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TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Rep. Tom O’Halleran speaks during a previous event at EAC. Contributed Article WASHINGTON D.C. – This week, Congressman Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ-01) joined Congressman Jodey Arrington …
O’Halleran leads bipartisan legislation to support rural health care providers Read More
TweetPinShareThe Safford City-Graham County Library received an NEA grant of $13,700 to support its reading program which this year will focus on Sandra Cisneros’ book, ‘The House on Mango Street.’ …
Safford City-Graham County Library receives National Endowment for the Arts grant Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy John Petty/K&K Photography: A woman views the Telegraph Fire from Globe. Telegraph at 85,335 acres and 40% containment, Mescal at 72,250 acres and 36% containment By Jon Johnson …
Firefighters gain more control of Mescal and Telegraph fires, evacuated residents returning home Read More
TweetPinShareFile Photo By Jacqueline Marshall/Wyoming National Guard: The availability of the COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents has led to some difficult decisions for parents whose children play in youth leagues, as …
Can youth leagues require participants to be vaccinated? Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Linda Bustamante, 36, was arrested and booked into jail on a charge of arson of an occupied structure. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Surveillance footage from …
Woman jailed for arson after being captured on homeowner’s Ring doorbell camera Read More
TweetPinShareFile Photo for illustrative purposes. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com RIGGS LAKE, MOUNT GRAHAM – Two children ages 4 and 8 are being treated at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center (MGRMC) …
Children hospitalized after being bitten by rattlesnake at Riggs Lake Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy Don Weaver/Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management: The Telegraph Fire burns overnight near Superior as the blaze grew to more than 70,000 acres Monday night. It is …
Hot, dry forecast offers little hope for relief as wildfires rage Read More
TweetPinShareFollowing is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from May 25 – June 7, 2021. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for May 25 – June 7 Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: The Telegraph Fire burns along U.S. Highway 60. GILA AND PINAL COUNTIES – As of Monday evening flights, the Mescal Fire was listed at 66,862 acres with 23 …
Firefighters gain upper hand on Mescal Fire, however, Telegraph still listed at 0% containment Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: The Telegraph Fire has burned more than 40,000 acres and is threatening the communities near Miami, Arizona. More evacuations ordered for Telegraph Fire Update: An evacuation order has …
Mescal Fire and Telegraph Fire each surpasses 50,000 acres Read More