Gila County welcomed its new Finance Director James Menlove on Oct. 31. District One Supervisor Tommie Martin says she was aware of Menlove’s stellar reputation statewide long before he arrived at Gila County. “I’m just so pleased we were able to bring him on board,” says Martin. Menlove comes to …
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Dreams become reality through University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix ‘Pathway’ to medical school hopefuls
Pathway Scholars Program accepting applications until December 1st for 2017/2018 academic year PHOENIX, AZ (November 14, 2016) For many Arizonan’s, attending medical school is a dream that may seem unattainable for many reasons. Some financial, some because of other obstacles in their lives. The University of Arizona College of …
Read More »Town Hall meeting to discuss addiction and treatment
This event is designed to address the prescription and non-prescription drug issues we are faced with in the Globe-Miami area. We invite the public to learn more about the interventions and treatment options available in our area. Hear from addiction specialists, law enforcement, prevention specialists, and treatment specialists. Sponsored by: …
Read More »Prescription drug take-back event a success
The Globe and Miami Police Departments, Copper Basin Coalition, Gila County Sheriff’s Office and the Gila County Public Health Department, in combined efforts with the Drug Enforcement Agency, participated in “National Prescription Take Back Day” on Saturday, October 22, 2016. The program collected over 300 pounds of unused or expired …
Read More »IDA is awarded an EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant
GLOBE- The Industrial Development Authority of Gila County was recently awarded a Brownfields Assessment Grant through the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Banks now require all commercial buildings and properties to conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment prior to obtaining traditional bank financing. The fee for a Phase …
Read More »Hospital Board opens new expansion and looks forward to 2017
Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center is a non-profit, 25-bed, Critical Access Hospital (CAH) that has been managed by HealthTech Management Srvices for 25 years and has served its communities for more than 103 years. These communities include Globe, Miami, Roosevelt, Young, Superior, Kearny, Winkelman, and Hayden, with a working relationship …
Read More »Reader outlines support for Steve Henry for Pinal County Sheriff
Letter to the Editor: Steve Henry is particularly well suited to fill the needs of Pinal County. Steve Henry lived in Pinal County while serving as police officer in Chandler. His career extends from patrol, SWAT, Gang Detective, Internal Affairs, Neighborhood Enforcement, Narcotics, to all types of leadership positions including …
Read More »Freeport-McMoRan Foundation Announces 2016 Community Investment Fund Grant Recipients
Miami, AZ (June 9, 2016) – The Freeport-McMoRan Foundation has announced that the 2016 Globe-Miami Community Investment Fund grant recipients have been selected. A total of $250,000 will be awarded to five nonprofit organizations. Recipients were recognized and received their monetary awards at a presentation held on Thursday, June 9 …
Read More »Old Dominion Mine Park project receives prestigious Merit Award from BHP Billiton
A mine park in Globe-Miami was recognized recently by BHP Billiton’s world wide network of properties with a Merit Award. If you’ve lived in Globe-Miami a long time, you might remember when the Old Dominion Mine was an unused mine site, with crumbling foundations, eroded tailing piles and rusting machinery. …
Read More »Needed! Advocates for Children
A CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer is needed to serve as a “Baby CASA” for 2-year-old “Lisa” The Department of Child Safety (DCS) removed the little girl from her parents’ care due to their abuse of methamphetamines and engaging in domestic violence in her presence. Both parents are currently unable to provide …
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