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By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PERIDOT — While anglers throughout the state were enjoying Free Fishing Day on Saturday, there was one popular lake where the fish weren’t biting – …
San Carlos Lake Closed Indefinitely Following Catastrophic “100% Fish Kill” Read More
By Lori Dugan/EA THATCHER, Ariz. –Athletes from across the region are invited to develop their volleyball skills this summer through a series of camps hosted by Eastern Arizona College’s volleyball …
EA Volleyball camps offer opportunities for athletes of all ages Read More
By Lori Dugan/EA THATCHER – Young basketball players from across the region are invited to improve their skills this summer at the 2026 Gila Monster Hoopsters Basketball Camp hosted by …
EA to host Gila Monster Hoopsters basketball camp Read More
Have you ever stepped outside early in the morning and felt an immediate sense of wonder looking at our beautiful local mountains? The Gila Valley has a unique way of …
Embracing the Great Outdoors: A Guide to Exploring Gila Valley Natural Wonders in 2026 Read More
Many vaping consumers may focus entirely on flavors or oil quality, ignoring the actual device in their hands. The hardware responsible for heating your oil matters just as much as …
A Simple Consumer Guide to Safe Vape Hardware Standards Read More
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