Joyce Coronel
Joyce Coronel has been interviewing and writing stories since she was 12, and she’s got the scrapbooks to prove it. The mother of five grown sons and native of Arizona is passionate about local news and has been involved in media since 2002, coming aboard at Wrangler News in 2015. Joyce believes strongly that newspapers are a lifeline to an informed public and a means by which neighbors can build a sense of community—vitally important in today’s complex world.
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College tuition scandal a ‘heartbreaker’ for Tempe family
Commentary by Joyce Coronel
Securing a spot in a top-notch, prestigious university is one of those achievements many young people and their parents dream of and work hard to achieve.
Whether that treasured acceptance...
Dayspring church’s LGBT stance followed by anti-gun activism
By Joyce Coronel
On the heels of its decision, alongside a majority of other United Methodist churches in the U.S. to protest a recent vote by the UMC’s General Conference to continue its ban...
Some tasty treats for St. Paddy’s Day… and that’s no blarney
By Joyce O’Coronel
It’s that time of the year once again when everyone, it seems, is Irish. Amid the green T-shirts and shamrock-shaped cookies, eateries in Tempe and West Chandler are gearing up...
Near-half-century reign ends for Dick Neuheisel; new president elected by Tempe Sister Cities governing board
By Joyce Coronel
An international exchange organization that promotes understanding and education between Tempe and cities around the globe is under new leadership after nearly five decades.
Tempe Sister Cities, led by Dick Neuheisel for...
‘Something for everyone’ as traditional Chandler festival takes flight for its 31st annual run
By Joyce Coronel
The 31st annual Chandler Chamber of Commerce Ostrich Festival takes wing March 8-10 at Tumbleweed Park, and organizers say the extravaganza will offer three days of musical entertainment, rides, food...
Tempe man’s lifesaving act: It was ‘all in the family’
By Joyce Coronel
There’s nothing quite like a roaring fire to add a comforting glow to a cold winter’s morning—unless, of course, the flames happen to be shooting out of the shed behind...
‘Skyrocketing’ toll in Chandler trauma center with distracted driving, lack of helmets among the causes
By Joyce Coronel
Dr. Charles Hu, director of Dignity Chandler Regional Medical Center’s Level-1 Trauma Center, has a message for motorcyclists tempted to jump on without taking the customary— and potentially lifesaving—precautions: Don’t...
A mom’s thanks to those who serve our country and our community
After all the family dinners, celebrations and farewells, the day of departure had finally arrived. My son, a Corona del Sol and ASU graduate and now a U.S. Marine, packed his bags for...
Joyce Coronel
Joyce Coronel has been interviewing and writing stories since she was 12, and she’s got the scrapbooks to prove it. The mother of five grown sons and native of Arizona is passionate about local news and has been involved in media since 2002, coming aboard at Wrangler News in 2015. Joyce believes strongly that newspapers are a lifeline to an informed public and a means by which neighbors can build a sense of community—vitally important in today’s complex world.
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