Infrastructure projects and invocation policies – these were among the things considered in the Globe City council’s first meeting of 2024.

When Simo Maljkovic stepped off the train outside Ray, Arizona, he had no idea what the celebration around him was about – but he would soon learn. It turned out that he had arrived on a historic day – Feb. 14, 1912, when the territory of Arizona became a state.

The Globe Unified School District Governing Board is pleased to announce the three highly qualified finalists for the position of superintendent.

Kenny Ray Jensen, 29, of Globe, Arizona, passed away on Dec. 29, 2023.

Kenneth Edward Hein passed away on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023.

Stanley Gordon Langham, 82, passed away on Dec. 25, 2023, in Payson, Arizona.

Robert Frank “Bob” Plew, age 77, passed peacefully on Jan. 1, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

Cruz Salas’ journey ended on Earth on Dec. 31, 2023.

Nikki Wampole, a radiant light who brought joy and laughter to everyone she met, passed away unexpectedly on January 4 at the age of 33, due to complications from epilepsy, a condition she battled bravely her entire adult life.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Mother and Nana, Verna Louise (Cook) Kinnard, on Jan. 9, 2024.

The Tri-City Regional Sanitary District (TRSD) started 2024 on a very upbeat note with a visit from Congressman Eli Crane, Arizona Congressional District 2 representative, and Gaither Martin, the congressman’s district director.

Editor’s Note: The names published in the Arrest Reports are public record and include those people who have been cited, arrested and booked. This is not an indication of guilt, as all people are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The San Carlos Lady Braves and Miami Lady Vandals varsity basketball teams each made the top five in Division 2A rankings released last week by AZPreps365.

A handful of electric vehicle charging stations are slated for the San Carlos Apache Reservation, through a recent $500,000 federal grant award to the Tribal Council.

The Arizona Department of Transportation is proposing to invest $4 million to restore limited access to five miles of State Route 88 (Apache Trail) damaged by flooding in 2019 as it seeks funding for more extensive upgrades needed to make the roadway more resilient and accessible.

During the Call to the Public at the Jan. 8 Miami Town Council Meeting, District 2 County Supervisor Tim Humphrey explained his vote to table an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Town of Miami.

For aspiring law enforcement officers, the revival of a local training program is on the horizon.

Editor’s Note: The names published in the Arrest Reports are public record and include those people who have been cited, arrested and booked. This is not an indication of guilt, as all people are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Globe High School’s varsity soccer teams hosted Gilbert Christian in a section matchup last Tuesday, and the visitors came away with two shutout victories.

David Sowders/Arizona Silver Belt The Lady Vandals’ Savannah Pietila (3) looks to get around a San Carlos defender.