News from October 2018


COCHISE COUNTY: Adopts amended secondary property tax rate

The Board of Supervisors has adopted the amended secondary property tax rate and levy for the City of Willcox, following an administrative error on the part of Cochise County.

TUCSON METRO CHAMBER: Toni Morales Broberg Named State President of AT&T Arizona

Toni Morales Broberg Named State President of AT&T Arizona Phoenix, October 30, 2018

TOWN OF MARANA: New Finance Director Yiannis Kalaitzidis begins at Town of Marana

After an extensive and competitive recruiting process, Finance Director Yiannis Kalaitzidis began his service at the Town of Marana on Monday, October 29.

State institution: These 4-year U.S. schools attract the fewest in-state students

University of Notre Dame, Earlham College and Saint Mary's College enrolled the fewest in-state students of all four-year schools in the U.S., according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of fall 2017 data.

State institution: These 4-year U.S. schools attract the fewest in-state students

National Paralegal College enrolled the fewest in-state students of all four-year schools in the U.S., according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of fall 2017 data.

MARTINSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Local employers with local jobs; WorkOne Job Fair October 30th

Martinsville Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Oct. 24.WorkOne Plainfield Job Fair – October 30, 2018 – 10am-12:30 pm

MARION-GRANT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Marion High School JROTC Raiders remain undefeated heading into state championship

At the Hobart High School Raider Invitational on Oct. 20, 2018, Marion JROTC cadets Juan Rodriguez, Tayler Garriott, Lucas Riley, Tyron Rice, DJ Smith, and Josiah Hamilton run to victory during the litter carry event, along with teammates Audrey Dickerson and I’Yela Hornaday who cannot be seen in this photo.

MARION-GRANT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Hands of Hope to Change Domestic Violence Statistics

Hands of Hope exists to intervene and prevent domestic and sexual violence and stalking through education, advocacy, and comprehensive strategies.

MARION-GRANT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Grand Opening at Shoe Sensation

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Shoe Sensation located at 3169 South Western Avenue on Friday, November 9th at 12 P.M.

Contreras 'neglected her duties, failed veterans', RAGA ad says

An ad from the Republican Attorneys General Association points out that January Contreras, Democratic candidate for Arizona Attorney General, was accused of negligence in her oversight of a veteran’s home, under former Gov. Janet Napolitano.

Brnovich ad accuses Contreras of VA neglect, accepting special-interest money

Attorney General Mark Brnovich, up for re-election Nov. 6, pointed out some allegations against his Democrat opponent, January Contreras, in a new digital ad that debuted just days ago.

COCHISE COUNTY: Energy delivery company chooses Cochise County expansion location

North America’s largest energy infrastructure company will expand its current operations in Cochise County in a $40 million project expected to begin next year.

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: ADOT program helping more women enter construction trades

An unemployed single mom of three, Iris Bost hoped to break into the male-dominated construction industry that would provide better pay than working retail.

OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY: Arizona Cardinals Visit Second Chance Center Job Fair

Governor Doug Ducey, joined by Arizona Cardinals President Michael Bidwill and Arizona Cardinals players Antoine Bethea and Corey Peters, attended a job fair yesterday at the Lewis State Prison Complex’s Eagle Point Second Chance Center.

Attorney general's office looks back on first year of expanded terrorism law

Arizona's expanded terrorism law is working, the state attorney general's office said in a recent interview detailing the 2017 statute and recent convictions.

PIMA COUNTY: Elections set to mail sample ballots for Nov. 6 election

On Oct. 26, the Pima County Elections Department will mail approximately 112,000 sample ballots for the Nov. 6 General Election to voter households that did not request an early ballot.

COCONINO COUNTY: Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey seeks applicants for school district governing boards

Coconino County issued the following announcement on Oct. 19.Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey is seeking applicants for appointment to four school district governing boards in the County.

MADISON CHAMBER & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT: Soup Stew Chili & Brew Results

The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce wrapped up the 16th Annual Soup Stew Chili & Brew Festival on Saturday, October 16 with yet another record year!

TUCSON METRO CHAMBER: Tucson Federal Credit Union C-Suite Promotion and New Hire

Matthew Gaspari has been promoted to Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer at Tucson Federal Credit Union (TFCU).