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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Jojo Ruelas lays one up against Catalina on Friday night. The Bulldogs defeated the Trojans 87-24. Home opener is first victory for new coach Danny Smith …
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TweetPinShareMichael “Mike” Palma entered into rest suddenly on Nov. 30, 2021. He was born on Aug. 31, 1986, in Safford, Arizona, to parents Gilbert and Michelle Palma, with siblings, Valerie …
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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Safford’s defense converges to block a shot by Catalina’s Vida Peterson. The Bulldogs won their season opener 66-34. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The Safford …
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TweetPinSharePhoto By Kevin Hurley/Cronkite News: Demonstrators gather outside of the Phoenix offices of Sen. Mark Kelly to urge him to support the Save Oak Flat Act, which would protect the …
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TweetPinShareCounty has seen nearly a death per day for the past 10 days By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – The sudden increase in deaths from COVID-19 in Graham County …
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TweetPinShareNarcan nasal spray was developed for use by first responders, and friends and family members of those with opiate addiction to counteract the effect and save lives from deadly overdoses. …
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TweetPinShareFile Photo By Vandana Ravikumar/Cronkite News: The Supreme Court Column By Mike Bibb The 1st Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees, “The Congress (aka federal government) shall make no …
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TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAFFORD – The Christmas season is upon the Gila Valley confirmed by the 24th annual Light Parade in Downtown Safford on Saturday night. The theme for this year’s …
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TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Saydee Allred drives the lane Tuesday night against Fort Thomas. Allred went for 21 Thursday night against San Carlos to help the Roughriders with the …
Pima girls and boys basketball teams sweep San Carlos Read More
TweetPinShareRoberta Lynn McKinney Román passed away peacefully the morning of Nov. 27, 2021, at her residence in Phoenix, Arizona, following a decline in health due to cancer. Known to her …
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