Fire strikes Globe landfill

A fire of uncertain origin was sparked at the Russell Gulch Landfill in Globe Sunday night, sending black smoke into the evening sky. The Tri-City Fire District and Gila County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. The fire was still being monitored, and the landfill was closed, on Monday.

County hosts presentation on coming wildfire season

Barry Johnson, of the U.S. Forest Service, briefs attendees on the upcoming local fire season.

Last Thursday in the Gila County Board of Supervisors’ meeting room, county representatives and wildfire responders met in a 2024 preseason fire co-op, which featured a climate review and …

The Globe Community Center Pool is expected to reopen for the summer on May 25.

City of Globe announces new swimming pool hours, fees

The City of Globe is planning for the Community Center Pool's second year back in operation, and pool manager Lisa Fletcher briefed the City Council on planned hours and fees for year two. …

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The week in Vandals, Tigers baseball

The Globe High School and Miami High School varsity baseball teams were winless last week as the season's end approached, going 0-4 between them. The Vandals fell 12-1 at San Tan Charter last …

Lady Vandals stay atop section with season-ending wins

Miami Lady Vandals varsity softball saw a six-game winning streak snapped with a 16-6 road loss to the Crismon Lady Rattlers on April 15, but the team rebounded strongly with a pair of commanding …

Lady Tigers overcome Pima, San Tan Foothills

The Globe Lady Tigers were victorious over Pima in a Wednesday evening varsity softball game at Noftsger Field, outscoring the Lady Roughriders 16-9. Globe built a 2-0 lead in the first inning, …

Lady Vandals reach Division 2A title game

It was a stellar 2023-24 season for Miami girls’ varsity basketball, with the 25-6 Lady Vandals taking second in Section 2A Valley and going all the way to the Division 2A title game. In the …

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Obituaries

John Brandt

John E. Brandt passed from this life on March 20, 2024. John was born in the old Gila General Hospital on Oct. 5,1942 to the late Wilbert and Margaret Brandt of Globe. John attended Globe …

Richard Henderson

Richard Haynes Henderson, born Sept. 26, 1940, passed away at the age of 83 on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Hospice of the Valley in Gilbert, Arizona with family around him. Richard was born and …

Lavada Beason

Our dear mother Lavada Beason passed away on April 13, 2024, at the age of 92. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved …

Keith Listiak

Keith Michael Listiak, 68, peacefully passed away at his residence in Globe, AZ on April 9, 2024. He was born in Sharon, PA on March 9, 1956, and moved to San Manuel, AZ when he was a young boy. …

Lyle Thompson

Lyle Dean Thompson was called home to his wife on Monday, April 8, 2024. He was 90 years old. Lyle was born to Loretta and Ervin Thompson on Aug. 16, 1933, in Onawa, Iowa. Lyle’s …

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Opinion

Mayor’s Monthly Report: December 2023

As another year ends, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude and well wishes and Happy Holidays to our council, our city staff and to all our residents.

Mayor’s Monthly Report: November 2023

At the Nov. 14 Council meeting, the graduates of the city’s fifth Citizens Academy were presented with their certificates.

Mayor’s Monthly Report: October 2023

The Globe Community Center Pool closed for this season October 21.

Arizona copper: A decarbonization and defense necessity

President Biden is set to visit Arizona for the second time in the last month to deliver a speech attributed to friend and colleague, Senator John McCain.

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Looking back on 100 years of Bullion Plaza

An uncounted number of students roamed the halls of Bullion Plaza School from its first class in 1924 to its 1994 closure – including eight who stood out enough to make the newspaper in 1988. …

Giles named Citizen of the Month

Citizens for a Better Community saluted Charlene Giles as their February Citizen of the Month. The group is made up of citizens forming a unity of Gila County residents willing to lend a hand in …

Globe Fire Department to hold 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

The City of Globe Fire Department will be holding its first 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Sept. 1, 2023, at 6 p.m.

Prickly Pear Festival Aug. 26 in Superior

Bring your appetite to the annual Prickly Pear Festival in Superior Aug. 26

Young preparing for Pleasant Valley Days

Throughout one weekend each July, the town of Young remembers the infamous Pleasant Valley War, and celebrates local history, during Pleasant Valley Days.

2nd Friday in July at Bullion Plaza: Sheep ranchers and herders of Arizona

Courtesy photo At July’s 2nd Friday event at Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum, Barbara Jaquay will speak on the topic of sheep ranching and herding in Arizona.

Sheep ranching has been greatly overlooked in the history of Arizona.

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20 hit songs you may not know were written by music icons

Stacker compiled 20 hit songs between 1960 and today that were written by someone other than the singer, using various sources.

Billions of cicadas are about to emerge from underground in a rare double-brood convergence

In the wake of North America’s recent solar eclipse, another historic natural event is on the horizon. From late April through June 2024, the largest brood of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will co-emerge with a midwestern brood of 17-year cicadas, Brood XIII.

Removing PFAS from public water will cost billions and take time – here are ways to filter out some harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at home

Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. …

Gold vs. stocks: As both hit record highs, which is performing better for investors?

Money helps shed light on which is a better investment: gold or stocks.

Taylor Swift’s homage to Clara Bow

One track on Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” honors a long-celebrated, oft-miscast heroine of American feminism: actress Clara Bow. As historians of the 1920s, we’ve studied Bow’s fame and her cultural legacy.