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TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Authorities investigate a fire that engulfed the lumber yard at Safford Builders Supply/Ace Hardware late Thursday night. Staff Reports SAFFORD – The Safford Police Department …
Safford Police investigating fire at Ace Hardware Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com WILLCOX – An Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper is being treated at a Tucson hospital after being shot by a suspect during a traffic stop …
DPS trooper shot, suspect killed during a traffic stop on I-10 near Willcox Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Rep. Tom O’Halleran speaks during a previous event at EAC. Contributed Article WASHINGTON D.C. – This week, Congressman Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ-01) joined Congressman Jodey Arrington …
O’Halleran leads bipartisan legislation to support rural health care providers Read More
TweetPinShareThe Safford City-Graham County Library received an NEA grant of $13,700 to support its reading program which this year will focus on Sandra Cisneros’ book, ‘The House on Mango Street.’ …
Safford City-Graham County Library receives National Endowment for the Arts grant Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy John Petty/K&K Photography: A woman views the Telegraph Fire from Globe. Telegraph at 85,335 acres and 40% containment, Mescal at 72,250 acres and 36% containment By Jon Johnson …
Firefighters gain more control of Mescal and Telegraph fires, evacuated residents returning home Read More
TweetPinShareFile Photo By Jacqueline Marshall/Wyoming National Guard: The availability of the COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents has led to some difficult decisions for parents whose children play in youth leagues, as …
Can youth leagues require participants to be vaccinated? Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Linda Bustamante, 36, was arrested and booked into jail on a charge of arson of an occupied structure. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Surveillance footage from …
Woman jailed for arson after being captured on homeowner’s Ring doorbell camera Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy DAR: Samantha Palmer, left, from Thatcher High School and one of the winners of last year’s DAR scholarships, is shown receiving her award from Gila Valley Chapter Regent …
DAR scholarships available for EAC dual-enrolled students Read More
TweetPinShareFile Photo for illustrative purposes. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com RIGGS LAKE, MOUNT GRAHAM – Two children ages 4 and 8 are being treated at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center (MGRMC) …
Children hospitalized after being bitten by rattlesnake at Riggs Lake Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy Don Weaver/Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management: The Telegraph Fire burns overnight near Superior as the blaze grew to more than 70,000 acres Monday night. It is …
Hot, dry forecast offers little hope for relief as wildfires rage Read More