12th annual SalsaFest draws a crowd
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Tathra Shiflet presents her father’s salsa at the Ron’s Piano Service salsa table. The 12th annual SalsaFest had one of the biggest turnouts in the festival’s …
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Arby’s completes renovation in record time; now open for business
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: It took just two weeks to have a completely renovate the Arby’s restaurant, which is now open. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – For those who …
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Arizona Commission on the Arts and ACF announce investments in Arizona artists
Contributed Article The Arizona Community Foundation and the Arizona Commission on the Arts announced a joint effort to support Arizona artists, including additional funding from the recently established Newton and …
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EAC offering new recording workshop
Contributed Photo/Courtesy EAC By Lori Dugan THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College is offering a new, short-term, media communications class, Music Recording Workshop. The class will be offered on two consecutive …
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O’Halleran applauds NPS Tribal Heritage Grant to Hualapai Tribe in Arizona
Contributed Article WASHINGTON D.C. – On Friday, Congressman Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ-01) congratulated the Hualapai Tribe for receiving a Tribal Heritage Grant from the National Park Service. The $43,200 award will …
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NCCC completes improvement project at EAC Discovery Park Campus
Contributed Photo: A NCCC worker digs one of the many holes needed for the trail project. By Paul Anger THATCHER — The EAC Discovery Park Campus recently welcomed members of …
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Save-A-Skyler Kindness Bench donated to Boys & Girls Club
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Patti Wren embraces a club volunteer on its new Kindness Bench. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – On would have been her son Skyler’s 33rd birthday, …
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EAC welcomes new faculty
Photo By Lori Dugan: Eastern Arizona College was excited to welcome several new faculty members and administrative staff to its ranks this fall. Pictured here, from left, are Karen Preston, …
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Safford Builders Supply to celebrate 80th anniversary this weekend
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Visit Safford Builders Supply/Ace Hardware this weekend for its 80th-anniversary extravaganza. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – After 80 years, the family-owned and operated Safford Builders …
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Fort Grant Wildland Fire Crew completes large-scale service project at EAC Discovery Park Campus
Contributed Photo/Courtesy EAC: Members of the Fort Grant Fire Crew pose for a picture after clearing some brush. By Paul Anger THATCHER — EAC’s Discovery Park Campus benefited from the …
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