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TweetPinSharePhoto By Thomas R Machnitzki (thomas@machnitzki.com)/Wikimedia Commons: The crash reportedly involved a FedEx Mercedes Sprinter Van like this one shown for illustrative purposes. Van swerves to avoid dog; no injuries …
FedEx van drives through fence Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: Virgil Stevens was arrested and found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Contributed Article/Courtesy SCAPD SAN CARLOS APACHE RESERVATION – On Feb. 4, San Carlos Apache Police Department …
SCAPD busts felon with meth Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/EAC By Sophia Saldaña/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s 37th annual Scholarship Banquet was held this past semester to recognize the scholastic achievements of over 100 EAC students. The …
Area students receive scholarships from Eastern Arizona College Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: The Thatcher soccer team has advanced to the semifinals after blowing through the 3A East Region and its first two playoff games. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GLENDALE – …
Thatcher soccer moves onto state semis Read More
TweetPinShareFile Photo By Mythili Gubbi/Cronkite News: New confirmed cases begin to slow By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – Both Graham and Greenlee counties are reporting new deaths attributed to …
Graham and Greenlee counties report additional COVID-19 deaths Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy Bureau of Engraving and Printing: Salaries and wages have risen sharply in Arizona and the nation, with demand for workers up as the U.S. emerges from the pandemic. …
Rising wages could not keep pace with rising prices in Arizona in 2021 Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Chasinee Stanley races down the court as No. 1 Fort Thomas blew out No. 8 (Tucson) Desert Christian 64-23 in the 1A State Girls Basketball Championship …
The Fort makes a statement in quarterfinal blowout over Desert Christian Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: Antonio A. Watson, 32, of Robinsonville, Mississippi, was found to be wanted on two counts of murder out of Tennessee and dangerous drug charges in Florida. Contributed Article/Courtesy …
Arizona state troopers arrest suspect wanted for murder after a pursuit on I-40 Read More
TweetPinShareWalt Mares File Photo/Gila Herald: People line up to vote at the Morenci Club in this 2020 file photo. They were practicing one of the most precious fundamental rights and …
Editorial: Old enough to die, but not to vote? Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Raymond Contreras decisioned Empire senior Patrick Kincannon during the home match on Feb. 2. The Safford freshman went 3-1 as the Bulldogs also went 3-1, defeating …
Safford hosts Division III – Section IV meet Saturday Read More