Pima comes up short against Show Low
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Levi Thygerson (33) puts back an offensive rebound for two. Pima played hard but came up just short against Show Low, 40-36. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com …
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Obituary for Roy ‘Farmer’ Barney
LeRoy Duane Barney entered into this life in Solomonville on Jan. 21, 1931, to parents Arthur John and Lucy Jennings Barney. He was their sixth child of what would become …
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Boy Scouts to declare bankruptcy due to sex abuse scandals?
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com IRVING, TEXAS – The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is reportedly considering filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings due to possible future payouts due to Scouts who …
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Thatcher, Willcox girls open 43rd Eastern Arizona Holiday Tournament
Raymundo Frasquillo File Photo/Gila Herald: Safford hoisted the first-place trophy for the girls 42nd Eastern Arizona Holiday Tourney on Dec. 16, 2017. The Bulldogs hope to repeat at champions during …
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Man given citation for theft after befouling hospital walls
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Elias Newsom was given a citation for theft Thursday, Dec. 6, after being found in possession of sanitizer wipes and urine specimen bottles allegedly …
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Despite fits and starts, officials optimistic a water deal is close
Photo By Sean Hobson/Creative Commons: The multistate drought contingency plan would affect how much each state is allowed to draw from the Colorado River if levels at Lake Mead continue …
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Morenci Operations honored with three environmental awards
Contributed Photo: Biodiversity mascots Buzz the bee and Chira the bat pose with volunteers from Morenci operations.The two mascots are part of a biodiversity program Morenci helps present to local …
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Serial shoplifter strikes again
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Mario Sanchez was arrested for stealing liquor from Walmart. Swipes booze from Walmart By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Mario Lorenzo Sanchez, 30, was arrested for shoplifting …
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Obituary for Danny Lee Nelson
Danny Lee Nelson passed away Nov. 28. He was born in Safford on Feb. 19, 1955, to Mrs. Evelyn Jo (Foster) Nelson and Hyrum Nelson. Danny was raised in the …
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Eastern Arizona College announces an end to its football program
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: EAC announced Tuesday that it would end its football program. By Kris McBride THATCHER – After a careful review of the logistical and financial viability …
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