UPDATE: Miami Chief of Police Keith Thompson and Globe Fire Marshal Joe Bracamonte said in an Oct. 10 press release that the cause of last month’s Sullivan Street fire is undetermined due to several factors, including extensive fire damage, the size of the fire, the collapse of two of the …
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On a warm summer night in the desert at the Gila County Fairgrounds go-kart track, lightning flashes off to the east in the direction of the San Carlos Apache Reservation as Andy Hetrick, President of Gila Monster Go Karts, announces that there is a 30% chance it will rain. “But …
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He has survived fire, plane wreckage and three tours of duty. According to his stylish wife of 28 years, he is a man who can do anything and will help anyone. He’s an awesome father to their five kids, and a great mate. “I can’t say enough about my husband,” …
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By Carol Broeder and Linda Gross This spring a perfect storm struck Globe. But it wasn’t weather. It was cats. Cats, cats and more cats. Cats and kittens—waves of them—washed into the Cat House shelter in Globe, operated by the High Desert Humane Society (HDHS). Volunteers had been instructed not …
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Paraphrasing the lyrics of a Broadway show tune from a bygone era, our county fair is a great county fair. It’s the best county fair in our state. And well it should be, considering the the Gila County Fair is entering its 50th year. The first fair was held in …
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As temperatures heat up, both young and old seek to cool off in a swimming pool—a concrete oasis in the desert. For some, it is a good way to keep the kids occupied, and for others it is a way to help exercise aging bodies. No matter the reason, a …
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Economy Poised to Skyrocket with Gender Equity By Sue Marceau The Labor Day holiday we salute with festivities marking the end of summer emerged from employee dissatisfaction with deplorable working conditions. The labor movement’s fight for laws protecting workers began long before the commemoration became a national holiday in1894. Today’s …
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Everything old is new again, as a 72-year-old restaurant in historic downtown Globe recently celebrated its grand re-opening. No, La Casita Cafe hadn’t been closed, but the torch had been passed to a new generation, and the family thought that was something worth celebrating. Adrianne “Annie” Villalobos and her Aunt …
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She can often be seen with her trusty camera at community events, or taking pictures and schmoozing with roadwork crews, or maybe holding court at the local coffee shop. Her Facebook page is a rich chronicle of the people and places of the Globe-Miami region and her photos are on …
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The City of Globe is seeking public input and participation through a series of town hall meetings designed to address local issues such as blight and community beautification. The final of two scheduled Community Pride and Participation Town Hall meetings will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, …
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