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TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: EAC Polynesian Club members perform a traditional “Haka” war dance during the SDA Best of Safford Awards Appreciation Lunch in 2019. Pictured are, from left, …
Time to vote for the Best of Safford Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy Barbra Hernandez: Police believe the driver of the SUV that crashed into the B&D Air Conditioning building was driving under the influence of hard drugs. By Jon Johnson …
Man who drove SUV into B&D Air Conditioning arrested for DUI Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Passenger films pursuit and posts on social media By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A 16-year-old male was transported to the juvenile detention center …
Juvenile sent to detention after dirt bike pursuit Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy Lori Grace Bailey: The Salt Fire burns outside of Fort Thomas on Friday night. A reward of up to $10,000 has been offered for information leading to the …
$10,000 reward offered for information on Bylas Salt Fire arsonist Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Bicycling duo were suspects in Walmart shoplifting case By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A suspect in a Walmart shoplifting case was tased April 5 …
Man tased while resisting drug arrest Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: NatureSweet says it will close its Bonita facility if it cannot sell greenhouses to Bayacan to grow cannabis. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com BONITA – NatureSweet, which grows tomatoes …
NatureSweet to close if it can’t sell greenhouse to grow cannabis Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The Easter Bunny was on hand to greet those in attendance. Here, from left, Aralynn and Dannika Ray take a picture for a keepsake. By Jon …
Pima holds third annual Easter Extravaganza Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Harold Lackner, 67, was booked into jail on charges of aggravated assault, endangerment, criminal damage, and threatening and intimidating. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com WILLCOX – A collaborative …
Willcox man arrested after allegedly threatening juveniles in Daley Estates Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo: The Graham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred early Thursday evening. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A motorcyclist …
Motorcyclist dies in crash Read More
TweetPinShareGraphic Courtesy ADOT: Artist rendering of the new Pinto Creek bridge. No more traffic restrictions are planned until July. Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT GILA COUNTY – Daily lane restrictions for bridge girder …
No additional lane restrictions scheduled on U.S. 60 for Pinto Creek Bridge girder work Read More