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TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Fans can take a picture with cosplay actors in costume at the annual Star Wars Day event at the Safford Library. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com …
Library to celebrate ‘Star Wars Day’ on Thursday, May 3 Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy EAC: The Phi Beta Lambda chapter of EAC took home numerous awards at the spring leadership conference hosted by ASU. Pictured are, front, from left, Mariah Hatch, Angelica Yslas, …
EAC students attend PBL state leadership conference Read More
TweetPinShareA woman called for police after returning home and finding her husband allegedly using drugs with three strangers. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Those who are in the throes …
Woman returns home to find husband doing drugs with strangers, calls cops Read More
TweetPinShareBy Taryn Lamb THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Spring Concert on Saturday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m., in EAC’s Fine Arts Auditorium. This year’s concert …
EAC’s Symphony Orchestra invites you to its Spring Symphony Concert Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Miles Metke/Cronkite News: Thousands of Red for Ed demonstrators march to the State Capitol. By Chris McCrory/Cronkite News PHOENIX – Legislators and Gov. Doug Ducey have reached a …
Ducey, lawmakers agree to raise pay for teachers, support staff Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy SPD: An ADOC officer was arrested by a Safford officer early Sunday morning on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The blue wall …
DOC officer gets DUI Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: A packed house greeted the Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources on Friday as they held a meeting in Safford to discuss a proposal to …
Legislature committee listens to locals about water debate Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Pima music and choir instructor Mike Bradley cleans the windshield during a benefit car wash to assist an injured student with medical expenses. By Jon Johnson …
Teachers, students raise money for injured student at benefit car wash Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Walt Mares: The Zorrilla Street Bridge in Clifton spans the San Francisco River. It is 100 years old, built in 1917-18. This fall, it will receive a facelift that will …
Clifton’s Zorrilla Bridge to receive $1.1 million facelift Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Dexter K. Oliver: The threat level is indeed elevated, as the Border Patrol signs state, only it could just as easily be describing them. Editorial By Dexter K. …
American justice on the ropes Read More