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Ribbon cutting celebrates hiking park’s new name

A ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday morning celebrated the renaming of Round Mountain Park to Stanley M. Gibson Round Mountain Park, in honor of the former Globe mayor and longtime city councilman who was key in creating the popular system of hiking trails. Pictured, from left, are Stanley Gibson, Globe Mayor Al Gameros, Gibson’s son Mark Gibson and Globe Public Works Director John Angulo.

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Globe Pool introduces new hours

Starting Sunday, June 16 the Globe Community Center Pool has expanded its open swim hours in its second season and is offering adult lap swim. Open swim is now Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 …

Iconic Globe park renamed

The visitor’s center at Globe’s Round Mountain Hiking Park already bore the name of a man key to the park’s creation. Now, after a unanimous vote by City Council last week, the …

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2024 Cutest Couple winners announced

Djana and Eric Pastor were this year’s Cutest Couple winners. The Pastors won a dozen roses from Anna’s Petals and dinner for two at Copper Bistro. Pictured are Eric Pastor, Djana Pastor, Copper Bistro owner Kari Courtney and Anna’s Petals owner Anna Bejarano. The contest was sponsored by Anna’s Petals and Copper Bistro.

Obituaries

Musie Carol Rescola

Musie Carol Rescola, 81, passed away on June 17, 2024 at Northwest Hospital in Amarillo, TX. She graduated from Miami High School in 1961. She soon met Thomas Rescola, and together they had 3 …

Michael Salazar

Michael Salazar passed away at home on July 13, 2024, at 65. Michael had just retired from the mining industry after 37 years. Michael was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed buggy riding, boating, …

Frank DuFriend

Frank John DuFriend passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2024, at Pro-Medica Hospital in Toledo, Ohio with his husband by his side. Frank was born Feb. 2, 1968, in Lawrence, Massachusetts to Angela …

Genevieve Hernandez

Genevieve Hernandez, 81 of Claypool, AZ, passed away peacefully on June 23 surrounded by family and friends. Genevieve was born in Globe, Arizona on Nov. 1, 1942 to Joe Castaneda and Betty McDaniel. …

Merle Palmer

Merle Eugene Palmer was born in Rushville, IL in 1936 and died in his much-loved Arizona home on July 13, 2024. Born to Gerald and Pauline Palmer, preceding him in death, Merle is …

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Opinion

Chamber recognizes 25+ year members

Dear Editor, We extend our heartfelt thanks to the members of the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce, for their long-term dedication and support. Together, we celebrate this milestone with immense …

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