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TweetPinShareWill host pool play opener on Valentine’s Day By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – The Thatcher Eagles took a shot in the mouth from the visiting 2A Morenci Wildcats on …
Thatcher handles business at home against Morenci Read More
TweetPinShareCrews continue to work to remove rocks before reopening the highway Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT SUPERIOR – A section of U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami, east of the metropolitan …
U.S. Highway 60 remains closed between Superior and Miami Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EA Thatcher — Eastern Arizona College’s Career Services Center is launching a gently used professional clothing drive from Feb. 10-28 to help students prepare for job interviews and career …
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TweetPinShareBy Matthew DeWees and Katrina Michalak/Cronkite News WASHINGTON – Deportations ordered by President Donald Trump could hit Arizona’s agriculture and construction sectors hard, pushing up prices for homebuyers and grocery …
Donald Trump’s mass deportations could mean higher costs and labor shortages in Arizona Read More
TweetPinShareJoyce Anita Lee Rhodes, 79, of Safford, passed away on Jan. 18, 2025, surroundedby the love of her family. Though our hearts are heavy with her passing, they are also …
Obituary for Joyce Anita Lee Rhodes Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s Discovery Park recently received valuable assistance from the Fort Grant Wildland Fire Crew. The crew spent two days on an important project …
Eastern Arizona College’s Discovery Park benefits from Wildland Firefighters’ efforts Read More
TweetPinShareWhen it comes to protecting your financial future, insurance plays a vital role. But with so many options available, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. Life insurance and critical …
Life Insurance vs. Critical Illness Insurance: Which One Do You Need? Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD—The Tesla Supercharging Network is the largest in the world, yet it is still lacking in eastern Arizona. As additional and legacy car manufacturers begin to …
Kempton Chevrolet offers DC fast charging for electric vehicles Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article TUCSON – A heroic effort by School Safety Officer William Bonanno of the Tucson Police Department to protect children from an armed intruder at an east side school …
Heroic Tucson PD School Safety Officer honored by Supt. Horne Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy Rep. Lupe Diaz (R-19) PHOENIX – Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs’ latest budget proposal, which proposes to spend over $60 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars toward a variety …
Hobbs’ Water Spending Includes Political Subsidies and Government Surveillance Read More