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TweetPinShareImage used for illustrative purposes. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A brown and white pit bull with a history of escaping its yard and biting people was taken by …
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TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo: Two juveniles were referred to Juvenile Probation after allegedly throwing rocks at the facility from a ridge above the jail and damaging a window. Window damage …
Juveniles caught throwing rocks at jail Read More
TweetPinShareJustin “The Highlight” Gaethje waves the American flag after his victory over Edson Barboza Jr. on Saturday night. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PHILADELPHIA – It took Safford native Justin “The …
Justin ‘The Highlight’ Gaethje lives up to name with first-round knockout of Edson Barboza Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Flanked by their Optimal Health Centre family, Hilary and Doug Grant, center, celebrate their grand opening with a ribbon cutting Saturday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA …
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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Nutcracker Towing removed a GMC Sierra from a cotton field after the truck left the highway and crashed. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – A single …
Truck runs off highway into cotton field Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – Law enforcement’s motto is “to serve and protect”, well a Graham County Sheriff’s Office deputy exemplified that last …
Deputy helps lost man find his car and install new alternator Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Jim Clark/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: A Mexican Gray wolf is pictured here in 2006. There were 114 wolves recorded in Arizona and New Mexico at the beginning …
Mexican gray wolf listed as a subspecies, keeps endangered status Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Two uncared for dogs died shortly after being placed in a Safford Animal Control vehicle. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Two dogs left abandoned …
Uncared for dogs die after being picked up by Safford Animal Control Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: EAC Polynesian Club members perform a traditional “Haka” war dance during the SDA Best of Safford Awards Appreciation Lunch on Tuesday. Pictured are, from left, Jason …
Usual suspects take home honors at Best of Safford Awards Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: From left, Crispin and Mary Coronado celebrate being named as the 48 Hour Makeover winner by SDA President Danny Smith and Amber Hogle. By Jon Johnson …
Artists chosen for Downtown mural; business selected for 48 Hour Makeover Read More