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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: This cake topper was literally the icing on top of the Taylor Freeze’s 50th-anniversary celebration Saturday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – Dignitaries, employees past and …
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TweetPinShareDustin Poirier connects with a shot to Justin Gaethje’s jaw just before the fight was called. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GLENDALE – If you are from Safford, be careful when …
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TweetPinShareMatt Lopez looked to raise his arms in victory in Glendale but instead lost for the second time in a row. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GLENDALE – Safford native Matthew …
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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Nick Bingham, left, and Scott Alder cook up some pancakes and bacon at the 24th annual Pima Heritage Days festival Saturday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA …
Pima celebrates its heritage Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The Coronado National Forest will hold meetings seeking public comment on its proposed fee increases for its recreation sites. Safford Ranger District meeting is Wednesday, April 18 …
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TweetPinShareSafford native Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje hopes to have a victory flip Saturday night in the octagon in Glendale. Lopez to take on Alejandro Perez in the preliminary card By …
Gaethje to face Poirier at UFC Fight Night in Glendale Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Marcus Perea was booked on a warrant and was found in possession of meth and a pipe. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A man with a …
Man with warrant caught with meth Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Gina Trujillo: Bradley Villalba, 2, recovers in this picture from having his eye removed due to cancer. The Friday Night Lights event looks to help pay for his …
Jett’s Friday Night Lights to help pay for child’s prosthetic eye Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The days are numbered for the Red Lamp Mobile Park. The town of Thatcher plans to purchase the property and have it razed. Park will be …
Town of Thatcher to purchase Red Lamp Mobile Park for $1.2 million Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Robert Grado, 24, led officers on a police pursuit through Safford in an attempt to not go back to prison. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Robert …
Man leads cops on chase through Safford Read More