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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Lakeshore Music drums up jazzy evening at TCA

After the excitement of the holidays has waned, sometimes life can grow a bit humdrum.

New pastor’s ministerial ‘Epiphany’ discovered at age 12

The Rev. Hunter Ruffin, new pastor of Church of the Epiphany in South Tempe, remembers the day he told his family he wanted to be a priest. “I was 12 years old...

At this celebratory time of year, can we unplug our devices for a moment?

It’s that time of year when our hearts turn toward home and we long to be with loved ones, reliving happy memories of days gone by and creating new traditions and moments...

Words from the wise: In this season, make them yours

Wise men came in the midst of darkness to render him homage. That’s one of the many images you see popping up in dazzling holiday light displays around town as Christmas approaches. At this...

Severely hurt Valley police officer salutes U.S. military veterans

Brenda Valdez, decked out in a red, white and blue blouse, remembers a husband who was only 16 or 17 when he fibbed his way into military service after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

As veterans tribute nears, a legacy lives on, inspires

Veterans Day isn’t merely an occasion for furniture or appliance shopping.

At Marcos, Army ‘Challenge’ pushes teens beyond average

The hefty U.S. Army truck parked outside the gymnasium at Marcos de Niza on a rainy Monday morning was the first clue that the day’s physical education class was going to be anything but average.

When desperation strikes, Tempe Community Action is ready to help

It’s a tough world out there and for those experiencing homelessness, rising above those circumstances might seem to be a hopeless battle.

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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