PHOENIX, April 3, 2020 — In response to the rapidly changing circumstances related to the COVID19 pandemic, many day-use sites, restrooms and other developed recreation facilities on the Tonto National Forest are currently closed, however, the vast majority of the general Forest area will remain available to visitors who …
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A Letter from San Carlos Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dennison
March 31, 2020 Dear San Carlos USD Students, Parents, Grandparents, Families, Staff & Community: On Monday, March 30, 2020, Governor Ducey and Superintendent Hoffman made the announcement of their decision for all Arizona public schools, including our San Carlos Unified School District to remain closed for the remainder of the …
Read More »City of Globe Opens Walk-up Customer Service Windows. Limits entrance by appt.
City of Globe Opens Walk-up Customer Service Windows at City Hall.Entrance in to Building will be by Appointment or with Staff Escort (Globe, AZ, April 1, 2020) The City of Globe will be opening two walk-up customer service windows to better serve residents visiting City Hall, and to limit access …
Read More »Cable company assures public they can handle spike in internet usage
March 27, 2020 – Phoenix, AZ – Whether working from home, taking a class online, tuning into a fitness program, or live streaming a religious service, a reliable internet connection is more essential now than ever – and Sparklight’s network is designed to handle the demand. “We understand the importance of …
Read More »Man of the West Terry Wheeler Passes
By Jesse Bryant Wednesday night, March 25, 2020, Terrence O. Wheeler passed away. Terry was an Arizona native born in Tucson on October 28, 1935. His mother Katherine “Katie” Ford, whom he often spoke fondly of, was born at Wilmot Junction, the daughter of Irish immigrants. Terry loved to tell …
Read More »Gila County confirms first case of Covid-19
Globe, AZ – The Gila County Public Health Department has confirmed its first positive case of COVID-19 in Gila County. The case is a Town of Payson resident, female, in her 40’s. The case appears to be travel related; no evidence of community spread at this time. Additionally, the threat …
Read More »City of Globe announces mores closures. City offices remain open.
Globe- Update from City of Globe The City of Globe is actively following developments surrounding the coronavirus outbreak in order to minimize the impact to our community and residents. The city is following recommended precautions issued by the public health agencies including staying informed of public health information, disseminating verified …
Read More »Hospital issues update on Covid-19 3-25-2020
Update from Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center: **Current as of 3/25/20. Recommendations are subject to change as the situation evolves. Emergency Department will ALWAYS be open for service. If you need to come into the EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND HAVE SYMPTOMS OF FEVER-COUGH-SHORTNESS OF BREATH, CALL 928-402-1026 BEFORE COMING …
Read More »Taking action! Guidelines from CVRMC for Covid-19
CVRMC has provided these guidelines for those experiencing severe symptoms of fever, cough or shortness of breath: ************************** 1 Call your primary care physician first before going into their office. Contact information included with the link above. 2 They will instruct you on the protocol they have set up for …
Read More »Globe School District to provide sack lunches
Globe, March 16 – GUSD will provide and deliver sack lunches for school-aged children (0-18) during the current school shutdowns. (March 17 – March 26, 2020). See schedule attached. In addition, vans delivering lunches will have bags of non-perishable food items for any students wanting them on Thursday of each …
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