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TweetPinShareBy Kris McBride THATCHER — The community is invited to join Eastern Arizona College’s campus in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. in the …
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TweetPinShareDaniel G. Merino, of Clifton, passed away on Jan. 9, 2020. He was born Feb. 1, 1961, in Morenci, to Arthur Macias and Olivia Gonzales Merino. Daniel graduated from Morenci High …
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TweetPinShareColumn By Melissa Martin America, a nation of time-saving fanatics. American, a nation of time-wasting freaks. In the days of old, consumers visited the butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker. …
Editorial: Are you a time saver or a time-waster? Read More
TweetPinShareSteven Wayne Crum, 58, entered into rest on Jan. 11, 2020, in Safford. He was born April 12, 1961, in Safford to Earl (Butch) and Nancy Crum, along with Kenneth, …
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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: A construction crew pours and smooths the cement foundation for the rubberized surfacing to come. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The playground areas at Firth …
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TweetPinShareCharles Torrio Jr., normally known as Charlie, returned to his Lord and Savior on Jan. 12, 2020, at the age of 69 in Safford. He was born Nov. 14, 1950, …
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TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Audrey Romero was booked into the jail on a charge of disorderly conduct after chasing a man and scaring schoolchildren. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A …
Woman chases man, scares schoolchildren Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: Pima Junior High School Kindness Initiative sponsors are represented on Rider T-shirts, which are given away as part of the available prizes. The school and student body thank …
Pima Junior High partners with local businesses for Kindness Initiative Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Geoffrey Klajda was booked into the jail on burglary and theft charges. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Burglary suspect Geoffrey Klajda, 3 6, was arrested Jan. …
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TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAFFORD – The First Baptist Church of Safford in conjunction with Landmark Protection will hold “Resisting Evil – church security and training seminar” on Jan. 23, starting at …
First Baptist Church of Safford to hold ‘Resisting Evil – church security and training seminar’ Read More