David Abbott
Journalist, writer and editor who has worked for community newspapers for more than 15 years. After four years at Davis-Monthan AFB and a few years living in Tucson, moved to California to find his fortune. He is happy to be back in Arizona, in the mountains he loves.
David Abbott
June 5, 2023
Education
The new track around the refurbished football field on the campus of Miami High School is a visual reminder of the stabilizing effect solid, long-term leadership can bring to an institution, and under the guidance of Glen Lineberry and Dr. Sherry Dorathy, the school has recaptured some of the shine …
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David Abbott
May 31, 2023
Government, Sponsor Content
In the weeks leading up to the final approval of its updated Strategic Action Plan (SAP), members of Globe City Council and administration sojourned to Washington DC to attend the National League of Cities gathering and to meet with elected representatives and agencies as they sought additional funding for several …
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David Abbott
May 26, 2023
Government, Living, Outdoors
As fire season draws near, the Globe Ranger District is bracing for whatever the summer brings after a relatively quiet year since Telegraph rained fire and brimstone—followed by monsoon flooding—on the Globe-Miami region. Thanks to the short lull and increased federal funding, regional agencies have been completing necessary work to …
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David Abbott
April 26, 2023
Business, Education, Living
The Cobre Valley Institute of Technology (CVIT) recently acquired two new teachers through Eastern Arizona College Gila Pueblo Campus as the Career Education and Technical District (CTED) continues to improve programs for students in the Copper Corridor. The new instructors for the HVAC and Cosmetology programs represent a wide range …
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David Abbott
April 25, 2023
Education
Miami High School’s next principal came to the Copper Corridor on a “4-year plan,” but 15 years later has found a long-term home. At the beginning of the next school year, current Athletic Director and Associate Principal Shawn Pietila will step into his new role as principal after Glen Lineberry’s …
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David Abbott
April 19, 2023
Government, Living
Driving into Globe feels like coming home to those who love living here, so in order to share that feeling with visitors the City has partnered with Local First Arizona to create a new marketing campaign featuring a logo reflecting the beauty of the region. The campaign was approved by …
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David Abbott
April 14, 2023
Government, Living, Police
Social media in Globe has recently exploded with stories of loose dogs threatening or attacking animals or people in public places or behind fences, but questions about jurisdiction and which government agency holds responsibility for the problem have led to a stalemate in enforcement. “We don’t deal with it: We …
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David Abbott
March 27, 2023
Culture, Education
Finding teachers has become increasingly difficult in rural Arizona, particularly in the past decade with waves of retirements and with enrollments in teacher certification programs dropping precipitously, but Miami High School has tapped into existing pathways for potential teachers and offered alternatives for established professionals seeking changes. MHS has survived, …
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David Abbott
March 21, 2023
Government
Signs of progress are becoming more visible around town: Residents are flocking to events such as First Friday to fill the streets of historic downtown Globe; City parks have been cleaned up and refurbished; empty buildings on Broad Street are sprucing up with a variety of new businesses, and long-term …
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David Abbott
March 16, 2023
Announcements, Business, Health&Spirit
“Home grown” is taking on a whole new meaning downtown as a new marijuana establishment is poised to open up on Broad Street, giving local connoisseurs a second option to purchase recreational cannabis in Globe. Arizona Global Cannabis Co. expects to open its doors the first week of April at …
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