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TweetPinShareContributed Article Safford – Is your child looking for something fun and exciting to do this July? From the minute children arrive at Mystery Island, they’ll uncover truths about God …
First Baptist Church of Safford invites children to Vacation Bible School this Summer Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Desirae Mendez: It’s time to sign up for American Youth Football. Staff Reports GRAHAM COUNTY – The time is now to sign your children up to play on …
Time to sign up for youth football Read More
TweetPinShareU.S. 191 North still closed due to Bear Fire in Greenlee County By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com BYLAS – The storm that caused havoc in Central on Monday also brought rain …
Possible lightning-caused wildfire sparks near Bylas Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: A large tree was blown down during the storm and knocked out a utility pole, causing a power disruption for the Central area. By Jon Johnson …
Severe thunderstorm causes damage in Central, knocks out power Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: A home still under construction in Central was struck by lightning and burned to the ground during a severe thunderstorm on Monday afternoon. By Jon Johnson …
Lightning burns down home in Central Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Aaron Sean Maddock, 25, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling fentanyl. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A man who sold a large number …
Fentanyl dealer sentenced to 10 years in prison Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agents, consulates, and coroner work together to identify deceased migrant found in the desert YUMA – Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents spent the …
More migrant deaths occur in Arizona’s desert in June Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: Graham County Deputy County Attorney Garet Kartchner was presented with the Rising Star Award by the APAAC. Contributed Article PHOENIX – On June 24, 2021, at its annual …
Graham County prosecutor receives Rising Star Award Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy ADOT Plates are being produced, delivered in regular time frame Contributed Article PHOENIX – Following a temporary halt in license plate production because of an aluminum supply-chain issue, …
License plate production caught up after eliminating aluminum supply-chain delay Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Alexander Aranda, 26,was arrested for DUI, possession of a dangerous drug, and possession of drug paraphernalia. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Officers are used to hearing …
Man busted for DUI claims he does meth to stay awake to catch his fiancé cheating Read More