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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Beating daughter’s disease creates ‘tidal wave’ of concern, hope

By Joyce Coronel “Please can we go to the park, Daddy? Pleeeease?” Such is the plea parents in 2019 may long to hear. In a milieu in which video games and digital devices captivate,...

The price of integrity: A childhood lesson newly learned

By Joyce Coronel “We’re going to have to cut about 300 words from your story,” the middle-aged editor told me with a slight frown. As an eager young reporter, I’d labored and toiled...

20-country odyssey to deliver a message of faith

By Joyce Coronel A small sign near the exit of the parking lot at Arizona Community Church is emblematic of the congregation’s philosophy: “You are now entering mission territory,” the sign proclaims. It’s a...

Kyrene community mourns passing of Paloma Principal Janet Tobias

Parents, students, teachers and Kyrene officials are mourning the sudden passing of Janet Tobias, principal of Kyrene de la Paloma Elementary School. T

A community that binds: BV Ranchos musters massive work effort to aid a stricken neighbor

Story by Joyce Coronel A close-knit neighborhood in South Tempe has rallied around one of its own in the wake of tragedy. Craig Cottrell, 51, a Buena Vista Ranchos resident and a father of...

Sweetness shouldn’t be limited to sugar bowl of yesteryear

Commentary by Joyce Coronel Having dental work done is one of those situations where most of us are thankful to be able to receive the care but don’t exactly relish the actual process....

Kyrene schools to host ‘Save the Kids’ activist

By Joyce Coronel Hey, mom and dad, put down that phone and pay attention. The Kyrene School District is launching its 2019-2020 Positive Parenting Series with an event to help parents deal...

Bike-lane regs again up for discussion, possible new fines for infractions

Controversy over Tempe’s bike lanes is nothing new, but the saga continues as the city continues to develop guidelines with an eye to the future.

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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