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Richard John Harper, affectionately known to family and friends as “Papa,” “Dickie,” and “Bird Legs,” passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, in Sierra Vista, Arizona, at the age of …
Obituary for Richard John Harper Read More
By Lori Dugan/EA MOUNT GRAHAM – Eastern Arizona College Discovery Park is inviting the public to experience one of Arizona’s most unique science adventures through the 2026 Mount Graham International …
Public invited to explore world-class telescopes through 2026 Mount Graham Observatory tours Read More
Gila Herald Staff Reports PIMA — A local artisan is reeling in national recognition after being selected for a historic freshwater fishing project. Brady Sparkes, a professional fish taxidermist based …
Pima Taxidermist Selected to Recreate Arizona State Record Bass Read More
Column By Mike Bibb Recently took this picture of an impressive afternoon cloud formation over the San Simon Valley in southeastern Graham County. The structures are Eastern Arizona College’s Discovery …
Editorial: Afternoon Storms Read More
By Lori Dugan/EA THATCHER — EA Cosmetology is now welcoming clients at its new location, providing affordable beauty services while helping students gain valuable hands-on experience under the supervision of …
EA Cosmetology opens new salon location, welcomes community clients Read More
By Carsten Oyer/Cronkite News WASHINGTON – Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, fresh from a weekend visit to Ukraine, said the country’s chances of winning its war with Russia remain strong, but he …
Sen. Kelly saw ‘fantastic job’ in Ukraine but warns that US weapons shortage hampers war with Russia Read More
Money available for programs developing new hunters and anglers Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — The deadline to apply for this year’s Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) Local Sportsmen’s Group …
Apply for Local Sportsmen’s Group Grants by June 14 Read More
By Kyle Sekenski/Cronkite News WASHINGTON – Although the Trump administration says it will scrap a $1.8 billion fund for targets of Biden-era prosecutions, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and other Democrats say …
Democrats push ahead with ban on DOJ ‘weaponization’ payouts, in case Trump tries again Read More
When a direct-to-consumer brand buys Shopify Plus development services, it’s really buying a bundle of capabilities: the custom features a theme can’t deliver, the integrations that tie the store into …
Best Shopify Plus Development Services for DTC Brands in 2026 Read More
By Gila Herald Staff DUNCAN — A 25-year-old Duncan man faces serious felony charges after authorities say he sexually abused a girl under the age of 15, whom he targeted …
Duncan Man Arrested on Multiple Charges of Sexual Conduct with a Minor; Low Bond Sparks Concern Read More