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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – For the second day in a row, another Graham County resident has died due to complications from COVID-19. The new death brings Graham County’s …
Graham County records third COVID-19 death in the last two days Read More
TweetPinShareA man was treated at MGRMC after falling out of a moving vehicle while intoxicated. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A Safford man might have celebrated turning 21 a …
Man falls out of moving vehicle after night out celebrating 21st birthday Read More
TweetPinShareUFC Photo: The UFC has officially announced the title fight between Safford’s own Justin Gaethje and Khabib Nurmagomedov will be held at UFC 254 on Saturday, Oct. 24. By Jon …
Gaethje title shot against Nurmagomedov set for October Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Illegal aliens were crammed into two vehicles that Douglas agents stopped Tuesday evening. Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection DOUGLAS – …
Agents seize two vehicles and arrest 34 illegal aliens in failed human smuggling attempt Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article NEW YORK CITY – Three hundred and forty-seven teachers from across North America have been named Mathspace Esteemed Educators for 2020, recognized for their vision and drive to …
Gila County teachers recognized in the 2020 Esteemed Educator Awards Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Graham County Democratic Party Chairman Nick Nordgran-Tellez has invited the public to attend the grand opening of the new headquarters for the Graham County Democratic …
Graham County Democrats to open new headquarters Read More
TweetPinShareJohn “Jake” Clark Schroder, Jr. passed away at his home in Artesia, Arizona, as the sun rose on Monday, July 13, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones. He was nearly …
Obituary for John ‘Jake’ Clark Schroder Jr. Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – On Wednesday evening, the Graham County Department of Health and Human Services reported two additional deaths that have been attributed to COVID-19. The …
Graham County reports two new COVID-19 deaths Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: An officer performed chest compressions on an overdose victim until paramedics arrived with Narcan. Woman overdoses on heroin with young child in back seat By …
Quick-acting officer helps save the life of overdose victim Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Rickey Chacon, 30, was sentenced to two years in prison for violating the terms of his probation. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Rickey Louie Chacon, 30, …
Man given two-year prison term for violating probation Read More