Fire closes U.S. 60 north of Globe
Photo By Arizona State Forestry: A wildfire has forced the closure of U.S. Highway 60 north of Globe. Staff Reports GILA COUNTY – A wildfire dubbed the “Copper Canyon Fire” …
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Fate of Clifton Circle K undecided but plans are for a larger store to be built
Photo By Walt Mares: Clifton’s Circle K convenience store is closed at present. The company is deciding whether or not to repair the building and reopen it. Meanwhile, the company …
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Obituary for Melissa Walker
Melissa Walker, 49, passed away suddenly on May 3, 2021, in Safford, Arizona. On Nov. 2, 1971, she was born in San Carlos, Arizona to Hattie and Arthur Sanchez. A …
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SFD knocks down brush fire along Union Canal
Contributed Photo/Courtesy Michael Peterson: Safford firefighters knock down a brush fire that erupted along the Union Canal along 1st Avenue in Safford on Friday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – …
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Editorial: Crazy Maxine Waters is as goofy as ever
Photo By Mark6mauno/Flickr Creative Commons Column By Mike Bibb Got to give it U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-D), she’s as goofy as ever. Maxine seems to possess an uncanny knack …
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What are some of the best sports betting apps in Arizona?
EAC File Photo To say that sports betting is big business globally is an understatement – 2020 sports betting revenue figures show that it made $203 billion dollars around the …
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Safford/Bryce Road fatal crash victim identified
A passenger who was ejected from an SUV in a rollover on Safford/Bryce Road on Thursday and was found deceased at the scene has been identified as Rene Richard Villescas, …
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Apache-Sitgreaves Stage 1 Fire Restrictions begin Friday
Campfire and smoking restrictions begin Friday in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Contributed Article/Courtesy Forest Service SPRINGERVILLE – Campfire and smoking restrictions will be implemented at 12:01 a.m. on May 7 …
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Obituary for Phillip Prey
Phillip Otto Prey, of Thatcher, Arizona passed away with family around him on May 3, 2021, at the age of 86. He was born on Dec. 13, 1934, in Columbus, …
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Pima Town Manager Sean Lewis ‘isn’t going anywhere’
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Despite reports and actions to the contrary, Pima Town Manager Sean Lewis advises he isn’t leaving his position. “Sean is, to me, is probably the best …
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