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TweetPinShareFollowing is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from December 22, 2020, through December 28, 2020. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. …
Jail Booking Report for December 22 – 28 Read More
TweetPinShareRaymond Reyes Avelar, of Solomon, entered into rest on Dec. 20, 2020, at the age of 76 with his family by his side. He was born in Tiger, Arizona on …
Obituary for Raymond Avelar Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Kyle Vigil was arrested and booked into jail on charges of trespassing and aggravated assault. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – An intoxicated man was incarcerated for …
Intoxicated man jailed for trespassing and assault after incident at bar Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Graphic/Courtesy ADOT Enforcement phase of hands-free bill begins January 1 Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT PHOENIX – Perhaps you’ve seen the acrophobia-inducing public service announcements on TV? Maybe heard the rattlesnake’s …
ADOT distracted driving campaign raises awareness Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Jim Palmer takes part in his last BOS meeting on Dec. 21. After serving the county for 20 years, Palmer retired from his position. By Jon …
After 20 years of service, Palmer says goodbye Read More
TweetPinShareDavid Oliver Holloway, of Safford, passed away on Dec. 13, 2020, at his home with his family at his side. He was born on April 10, 1927, in Ada, Oklahoma …
Obituary for David Holloway Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Snow flurries descend on the Twilight area of Mount Graham. A childhood memory that time can never fade Column By Walter Mares The location is …
Editorial: Snow, moonlight create magical moment Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PHOENIX – The saying goes that it’s always darkest before the dawn and healthcare providers across the state are hoping that holds true for the fight …
Arizona surpasses 500,000 total COVID-19 cases Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – While double-digit increases of new positive tests still occur daily, a greater number of previously diagnosed COVID-19 cases have now dropped the active case …
Graham County’s active COVID-19 numbers now under 1,000 Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy Erick Cedeño: Erick Cedeño has twice cycled 2,200 miles to follow the path of the Underground Railroad because he “wanted to see what it felt like.” Arizona’s ‘Bicycle …
A Free Ride: Erick Cedeño cycles 2,200 miles to experience the Underground Railroad Read More