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By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com DUNCAN – Michael Lindel Acosta, 66, owner and operator of the Apache Grove Bar in Duncan, was arrested Monday, Aug. 12, on charges of sexual conduct …
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Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Former astronaut and retired Navy Captain Mark Kelly greets those in attendance at an event at the Blue Door Sanctuary in Clifton on Friday. Kelly is …
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Contributed Photo/Courtesy Bill Brandau: This picture shows the Gila River at the overlook entrance of the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area. The BLM’s infrastructure project expects to improve public …
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Contributed Photo: Dylan Archuleta’s remains were found Friday, Aug. 9 and positively identified Friday, Aug. 16. Positively identified as Dylan Archuleta By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GREENLEE COUNTY – The search …
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Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: David Ruiz leaps in the long jump while wearing his gold medal from a previous event during the 2018 Safford compeition for the Special Olympics. …
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Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: SUSD Governing Board Member Julie Cluff, left, presents retired secretary Leah Stock with a plaque commemorating her 27.5 years of service to the district. By Jon …
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Riggs Lake on Mount Graham is now open after the Arizona Game & Fish Department euthanized a ‘nuisance’ bear. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MOUNT GRAHAM – Riggs Lake is back …
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Photo By Annie Ropeik: Dogs play a critical role down on the farm, and experts say they can protect livestock from wolves. By Casey Kuhn/KJZZ EAGAR – Farming often involves …
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Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Toni Marie Richart, 32, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison after violating her probation and being caught using heroin in jail. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD …
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A little more than 158 pounds of meth was located in a smuggling vehicle at the Dennis Deconcini Crossing on Monday. Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection NOGALES – …
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