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TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EA THATCHER — High school musicians from across Arizona and the Southwest are invited to participate in Eastern Arizona College’s inaugural Summer Music Camp July 6-10 on the …
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TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EA THATCHER, Ariz. –Athletes from across the region are invited to develop their volleyball skills this summer through a series of camps hosted by Eastern Arizona College’s volleyball …
EA Volleyball camps offer opportunities for athletes of all ages Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EA THATCHER – Young basketball players from across the region are invited to improve their skills this summer at the 2026 Gila Monster Hoopsters Basketball Camp hosted by …
EA to host Gila Monster Hoopsters basketball camp Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EA MOUNT GRAHAM – Eastern Arizona College Discovery Park is inviting the public to experience one of Arizona’s most unique science adventures through the 2026 Mount Graham International …
Public invited to explore world-class telescopes through 2026 Mount Graham Observatory tours Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports PIMA — A local artisan is reeling in national recognition after being selected for a historic freshwater fishing project. Brady Sparkes, a professional fish taxidermist based …
Pima Taxidermist Selected to Recreate Arizona State Record Bass Read More
TweetPinShareMoney available for programs developing new hunters and anglers Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — The deadline to apply for this year’s Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) Local Sportsmen’s Group …
Apply for Local Sportsmen’s Group Grants by June 14 Read More
TweetPinShareDankworth Pond Fishing Clinic is Saturday, starting at 8 a.m. Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — Many anglers have friends who have never been fishing but are curious to learn. One of the best …
June 6 is Free Fishing Day: A great time to introduce a novice or youngster to fishing Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy City of Safford SAFFORD – The Safford City-Graham County Library is inviting community members of all ages to dig deep into their imaginations with Safford’s Summer Reading Program, …
Safford Library Launches “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com Safford — Graham County is moving forward with ambitious plans to transform a dilapidated pond at the fairgrounds into a dynamic community destination. Residents are invited …
Graham County Invites Public to Help Design Exciting New Action Park at the Fairgrounds Read More
TweetPinShareAZGFD offers essential tips for avoiding conflicts with bears Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT PHOENIX — With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is …
Stay “bear aware” this Memorial Day weekend Read More