Exactly two weeks after suffering a 73 – 44 defeat in its regular-season finale against NFL Yet Academy, the No. 13 Ray boys’ basketball experienced a nearly identical fate in last Friday’s first-round state playoff game versus the No. 4 Eagles. In what...
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Infant Toddler Mental Health Coalition offers free training opportunity in Globe
Globe - There will be free training opportunities in Globe from The Infant-Toddler Mental Health Coalition of Arizona, on Friday, March 16, starting at 10 a.m. Daycare will not be provided. This event, sponsored by CASA of Gila County and the National...
Along the Gila: February, March Events Heating Up in the Copper Basin
This is fast February in the Copper Basin, a month that is passing quickly. The EXPO Women’s Exhibition is this Saturday, Feb. 24. A benefit team roping event for Jovanna Martinez Calzadillas will be two weeks later in Winkelman, and Pioneer Days will...
Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center in Globe receives Excellence in Healthcare Award
Globe, AZ (2/5/18) – Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center was recently recognized as a 2018 PRC Excellence in Healthcare Award recipient for improving patient experiences, healthcare, employee engagement and/or physician alignment and engagement by...
Ray’s Rodriguez, Yocum reach scoring milestone
Ray girls’ basketball stars Shelby Yocum and Savannah Rodriguez each eclipsed 1,000 points scored earlier this season. Rodriguez, a senior captain, reached the mark just before the holiday break in December and enters this weekend’s state tournament with...
Ray, Hayden basketball teams reach State Championship Tournament
The Ray boys’ and girls’ basketball teams along with the Hayden girls’ team will begin their quest for the 2018 1A State Championship this week in Prescott. The AIA announced the 16-team field, seedings and first-round games during its selection show...
Five young ladies vie for Pioneer Days Queen, Jr. Queen titles
The 2018 Pioneer Days Queen contestants have been hard at work, earning points to see who will wear the crowns come March. Two are competing for Pioneer Days Queen: Tahni Kame and Indigo Patterson. Three will be hoping for the title of Jr. Queen: Mia...
Hayden Police Station now a primary prescription drug turn-in location
The Hayden Police Department, along with Gila County Health Department, would like to see all unused, leftover or expired prescription drugs out of people’s cabinets and away from our children, and our groundwater. The Hayden Police Department has...
Hayden-Winkelman school children and the ‘chief’ importance of setting goals
Last month, Hayden Police Chief Tamatha Villar visited Hayden-WInkelman Schools and spent the day meeting each and every student, talking to them about the importance of setting goals and encouraging them to reach for their dreams. She encouraged the students...
Along the Gila: Happy Ash-entine-izona Day?
What a choice we have this week! Wednesday, Feb. 14, is not only Valentine’s Day but also Ash Wednesday and Arizona Statehood Day. Ash Wednesday is by far the oldest observance, with Valentine’s Day coming second, but as an Arizona native this is...