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TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Two uncared for dogs died shortly after being placed in a Safford Animal Control vehicle. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Two dogs left abandoned …
Uncared for dogs die after being picked up by Safford Animal Control Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: EAC Polynesian Club members perform a traditional “Haka” war dance during the SDA Best of Safford Awards Appreciation Lunch on Tuesday. Pictured are, from left, Jason …
Usual suspects take home honors at Best of Safford Awards Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: From left, Crispin and Mary Coronado celebrate being named as the 48 Hour Makeover winner by SDA President Danny Smith and Amber Hogle. By Jon Johnson …
Artists chosen for Downtown mural; business selected for 48 Hour Makeover Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A intoxicated man who thought his keys were stolen from the Bull Pen bar actually just dropped them when he went to get into his …
Intoxicated man drops keys after leaving bar; calls cops to report them stolen Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Column By Melissa Martin, PhD. “When families are invited to share their stories, folktales, and culture, there are a number of benefits for children, families, …
Editorial: Pass on family heritage Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Michael Neely, 26, was booked into the jail on two charges of aggravated assault/domestic violence. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – The couple told the same …
Man booked for aggravated assault despite girlfriend denying incident Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAFFORD – Our Neighbors Farm & Pantry will put the “fun” back into fundraising during Arizona Gives Day on April 2 with its “Goat Drop” Bingo game. For …
Get in on ‘Goat Drop’ Bingo for a chance to win on Arizona Gives Day Read More
TweetPinShareThe Border Patrol uses top-of-the-line vehicles such as this Ford Raptor to pursue illegal aliens and smugglers. Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection BENSON – A Willcox Border Patrol …
Four illegal aliens, including juvenile in trunk, discovered in failed smuggling attempt near Benson Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy UFC: Edson Barboza Jr., left, will face off against Safford’s native son, Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje in UFC Fight Night on Saturday. UFC Fight Night will air on …
Gaethje to battle Barboza in Philly headline fight Saturday Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Police are looking for Jacob Vaughn for questioning regarding an assault that allegedly took place at this Circle K. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – …
Police on lookout for suspect in vicious assault at Circle K Read More