Emergency Road Work on SR 188

An emergency road closure or long delay could affect travel today (Thursday) on State Route 188 just east of Roosevelt.

The Arizona Department of Transportation is assisting Salt River Project with the removal of a large rock which is attached to a retention line supporting a power pole on an embankment above and next to the highway.

For more information call the project hotline at 1-855-712-8530.

Police Log

A two vehicle collision resulted in  minor injuries yesterday afternoon on East Ash.

Miami Police arrested 39 year old Patricia Hamilton yesterday for disorderly conduct.

Globe Police arrested 43 year old Kyle Cook for disorderly conduct at a business on South Broad Street.

An investigation into a shoplifting incident resulted in the arrest of 29 year old Travis Lane.

The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stolen car report taken on Wilson Place and an assault that occurred Tuesday night in the area of Hope Lane.

Obituary

A Celebration of Life for Penny Brenton will be held Saturday (May 18) at 2:pm at the Pinal Mountain Elks Lodge.

Lunch will be served as part of this special gathering. They ask that you wear bright colors because that it is what Penny requested.

Mental Health Awareness Event This Saturday

Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services invites you to their Mental Health Awareness event this Saturday (May 18).

Several agencies are coming together for this event for  National Mental Health Awareness Month. They’ll have information to help you see the signs and what to do for someone who might have a mental illness.

There will also be a free barbecue lunch.

The event is from 9:am until Noon on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park in Globe.

Globe Library Summer Reading Program

The Globe Public Library Summer Reading Program begins Wednesday, June 12.

The summer program is designed to encourage children to continue reading during the summer so that they don’t lose their reading skills. Children participate in crafts, stories, guest speakers and more.

The program will be on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:am until Noon. The Wednesday program is for children going into the first through third grades. The Thursday program is for children going into the fourth through sixth grades.

For more information and registration forms visit the Globe Public Library or call 425-6111.

Resolution Copper Presentation Tonight at Bullion Plaza

Tonight’s (Wednesday) program in the Miami Hardscrabble series is a presentation by Resolution Copper mining and environmental staff members. They’ll give a project update and answer questions about the proposed underground mine near Superior.

The program begins at 6:30 tonight at the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum.

The Hardscrabble programs are open to the public at no charge. Light refreshments are offered after the presentation.

Police Log

Miami Police arrested 51 year old Raymond Gerardo on warrants for child support, interfering with a judicial proceeding, and threats and intimidation.

A Gila County Sheriff’s Deputy took a report of a theft of a bicycle in Alhambra Mobile Home Park

Gila County School Resource Officers took a  theft report at Charles Bejarano School and a report of disorderly conduct at Miami High School.

Police Log

Nobody was hurt in a two vehicle accident late yesterday morning on West Oak Street.

There was a two vehicle accident yesterday afternoon on East Monroe Street.

No injuries were reported in a one vehicle accident yesterday evening on East Ash Street.

Miami Police arrested 33 year old Patrick Martinez on a warrant for disorderly conduct.

Globe Police are investigating criminal damage on East Bailey Street; a theft from a vehicle on East Mesquite Street; shoplifting at a business on Highway 60; a harassment report taken at a residence on East Blazer; and a report of an incorrigible juvenile taken at  a residence on East Sycamore.

Paving Begins Tuesday on US 70 Between Peridot and Bylas

Paving begins Tuesday on Highway 70 between Peridot and Bylas.

Work hours are sunrise to sunset Monday through Thursday.

Drivers should expect delays of up to 30 minutes.

For more information call the project hotline at 1-855-712-8530.

For the latest highway conditions around the state, dial 5-1-1 on your telephone or visit www.azdot.gov .

Cobre Valley Democrats Meet Tuesday

The Cobre Valley Democrats meet Tuesday at 6:30pm in the Globe Library meeting room.

Supervisors Meet Tuesday

The Gila County Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday at 10:00am in the Supervisors Meeting Room at the Gila County Courthouse.

Police Log

There was a two vehicle accident Saturday morning in the area of Yucca Drive. A report was taken and the case is pending further investigation.

Yesterday Globe Police arrested 52 year old Keith Williams at a residence on Yuma for domestic violence and aggravated assault.

28 year old Marcus Packard was arrested for shoplifting last night at a business on East Ash Street.

36 year old Shannon Reves was arrested Saturday night for domestic violence and assault.

38 year old Jeremy Smith was arrested Saturday for burglary.

Officers are investigating an assault in the area of Monroe Street; criminal damage at a residence on North Sutherland; criminal damage at a residence on Sycamore; criminal damage at a business on East Ash Street; a theft at a residence on Holder Drive; a theft at a residence on North Broad Street; and a theft at a business on Highway 60.

Yesterday the Gila County Sheriff’s Office detained a 13 year old juvenile for possession and cultivation of marijuana.

37 year old Jennifer Maldonado was charged with child endangerment after allowing her children to play on the roof of  their house.

On Saturday 51 year old Jeffrey Kobza was arrested for possession of marijuana and DUI.

31 year old Mariette Lewis was arrested on Friday for domestic violence/disorderly conduct.

Deputies are investigating a report of a stolen motorcycle..

Miami School Board Meets Tonight

The Miami School Board meets tonight (Monday) at 6:30 in the Miami High School Library.

Obituaries

Eleanora Steele of San Carlos passed away May 9 at Copper Cottage Hospice in Mesa. She was 56. She is survived by 5 children; her sister; and 2 brothers.

The wake for Eleanora Steele is Wednesday at 6:am at World Evangelism Revival Center. The funeral is at 1:pm.

Walliman Clark, Sr. passed away May 9 at his home in Peridot. He was 63. He is survived by his wife Renna and 4 children.

Visitation for Walliman Clark is Tuesday at 6:am at Grace Lutheran Church in San Carlos. The funeral is at 10:00.