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Detour in place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT SUPERIOR – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following closures on U.S. Highway …
Full closures scheduled on U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami Feb. 18-19 Read More
Column By John Young In June of 2004, the tiny mountain town of Granby, Colo., was wrecked, literally, by a man in a steroidal bulldozer. Believing himself wronged by a …
Editorial: Destroyer-in-chief and his pet bulldozer Read More
Duncan welcomes the Cougars for Round 1 By Raymundo Frasquillo DUNCAN – The Eldon Merrell-coached No. 4 Duncan Wildkats welcome the No. 13 Rock Point Cougars (8-10, minus 1.5964) for …
Fort Thomas hosts the Vikings on Monday Read More
Getting your first paycheck feels like a milestone. You worked the hours, you showed up, and now the money is real. Then you open the pay stub and realize the …
What Should Teen Workers Know About Paychecks Read More
Gail and Pam Peterson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 20, 2026. They were married on Feb. 20, 1976, beginning a lifelong journey together after dating since childhood. …
Gail and Pam Peterson Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage Read More
Choosing home care for a loved one is not a decision to take lightly. It requires careful thought and planning to ensure safety, comfort, and quality care. Asking the right …
What Questions to Ask Before Hiring In-Home Care Services Read More
Column By Max Powers In a nation that once prided itself on the rule of law—blind, impartial, and relentless—the Department of Justice under Attorney General Pam Bondi has devolved into …
The Attorney General’s Office has become a private shield for the powerful Read More
By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – The Casey Woodall-coached Morenci Wildcats host the Division IV – Section IV meet on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Weigh-ins are scheduled for 8 a.m., a …
Learning, experience-gaining sessions end; Section IV meet looms ahead on Valentine’s Day Read More
Top 4 seeds make semifinals By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – In a gritty, physical showdown at Safford’s Norma Bellamy Gymnasium on Thursday, Feb. 12, the No. 3 Pima Roughriders …
Roughriders rally past Fighting Scouts in thrilling Copper Division Quarterfinal Read More
Contributed Article/Courtesy Graham County Chamber of Commerce SAFFORD – After feedback from the Chamber Events Committee and constructive letters from dedicated vendors, the 2026 Safford Spring Festival has announced additional …
2026 Safford Spring Festival announces expanded vendor pricing options Read More