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TweetPinShareBy Kris McBride/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College (EA) will host its 137th annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8, 2026, at John Mickelson Stadium. The procession will begin at 7:15 …
Eastern Arizona College to award 706 degrees and certificates, including first bachelor’s degrees, at 137th annual commencement ceremony Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PHOENIX — Braden Huish and Isaac Palmer have put Thatcher tennis back in the championship spotlight. The No. 3-ranked Eagles doubles team will compete for the …
Thatcher Tennis duo Huish/Palmer advances to Division III Doubles Title Match Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By John Young In January, unless something happens akin to a New York Jets’ Super Bowl victory, the U.S. House of Representatives will have no black Republicans. And a …
Editorial: Republicans earn new initials with race politics Read More
TweetPinShareBy Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – The Benji Morales-coached top-seeded Morenci Middle School Wildcats (20-3 overall) pulled away from third-seeded Thatcher for a 13-9 triumph on April 29. The win gave …
Morenci girls win conference tourney Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports THATCHER — In a proud moment for Thatcher athletics and girls’ wrestling across the region, local standout Addison Stone has earned selection to the Arizona National Dual Team, …
Thatcher Wrestler Addison Stone selected for Arizona National Dual Team Read More
TweetPinShareThe decision sounds simple enough. Learn a tech skill. Find a course. Sign up. But anyone who has actually sat down and tried to choose a tech course from scratch …
How to Pick the Right Tech Course When You Have No Idea Where to Start Read More
TweetPinShareEmergency vet care can quickly become expensive. A cruciate-ligament repair easily tops $4,000, and advanced dental surgery can double that. With bills climbing year after year, choosing the right pet-insurance …
Fetch vs Lemonade Pet Insurance: How the Coverage Compares Read More
TweetPinShareDeciding to remove a mature oak or maple rarely involves an emotional attachment. The tension lies in strict risk management. New England weather patterns exert tremendous physical stress on massive …
When a Tree Has to Come Down in North Branford, CT Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Once again, the Gila Valley showed what it does best: come together to celebrate heritage, good food, and neighborly spirit at its annual Cinco …
Cinco de Mayo brings color, culture, and community to Safford’s Main Street Read More
TweetPinShareSue McNiel, 71, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on April 21, 2026. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, while her father was serving at sea. During her childhood, her family …
Obituary for Sue McNiel Read More