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TweetPinShareBy Edres Bryant Barney Danville, Illinois, was the setting for the birth of William Temple on May 27, 1833, the first son of Hannah Martin and Harrison Oliver. The family …
Gila Valley History: William Temple Oliver and Nancy Frances Lovern Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – Kenneth Howard was arrested and booked into the Graham County Adult Detention Facility on DUI charges on July 8 after reportedly crashing his …
Man jailed for DUI after crashing truck into ditch Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy San Carlos Apache Tribe SAN CARLOS APACHE RESERVATION — The San Carlos Apache Tribe has asked a Phoenix federal court to block the imminent transfer of sacred Chi’chil …
San Carlos Apache Tribe Seeks Federal Court Order Blocking Imminent Transfer of Sacred Oak Flat to Chinese-backed Resolution Copper Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Two men accused of robbing the Chase Bank on July 10 have been released into the custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). …
Chase Bank robbers taken by FBI Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from July 8 – 15, 2025. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for July 8 – 15 Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article PINETOP — The Eastern Arizona Counties Organization (ECO) has made an important contribution of $25,000 to support the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s (AZGFD) Range Rider Program that …
ECO contributes $25,000 to Range Rider Program to reduce Mexican wolf depredations on livestock Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports PHOENIX – On Monday, President Donald Trump announced the termination of the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement, which will impose a 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomato imports. This …
Trump’s tomato tariffs spark concern for Arizona growers and economy Read More
TweetPinShareDetour in place during closures from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT SUPERIOR – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following restrictions for blasting operations …
Daytime lane restriction and closures scheduled on U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami July 14-17 Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy Pima School District PIMA – The Pima Unified School District is excited to announce the opening of its new high school campus and significant expansions to its educational …
Pima Unified School District Announces Transformative Educational Initiatives with New High School Campus and Expanded Programs Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Report SAFFORD — A tense, five-hour standoff unfolded in Graham County on the night of July 2, resulting in the arrest of 62-year-old Timothy Gronwald after he allegedly threatened …
Man arrested after threatening woman with gun, barricading himself in trailer Read More