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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Flanked by cheerleaders, former longtime Fort Thomas High School football coach Wil Hinton cuts the ribbon at the dedication of The Fort’s new artificial turf field …
Fort Thomas dedicates new artificial turf field as Wil Hinton Field Read More
TweetPinShareThe GCSO is warning the public of a phone scam involving the use fo the Sheriff’s Office to solicit personal information. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – The Graham …
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TweetPinShareSuspect jailed in Greenlee County on multiple charges of sexual conduct with a minor By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com CLIFTON – A man reportedly fleeing law enforcement in Greenlee County for …
Pima Police nab Clifton sexual assault suspect fleeing the area Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Safford Fire Department: Safford Firefighters train for hot environments. It was this type of training that helped them battle a residential fire Wednesday night on Mesa Circle in …
Safford Fire battles residential blaze Read More
TweetPinShareFollowing is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Aug. 20 – 26, 2024. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While the …
Jail Booking Report for August 20 – 26 Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Safford Masonic Lodge #16 members present a $1,500 check to the Mt. Graham Safe House on Friday. Pictured are, from left, Jared Wallace, Lodge Senior Warden; …
Freemasons donate $1,500 to Mt. Graham Safe House Read More
TweetPinShareNew first-aid equipment acquired from $10,000 United Way grant By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – From the most horrific tragedies, sometimes is born the noblest of efforts. The fifth annual …
Thatcher Middle School holds fifth annual Emergency Response Day Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy Forest Service: This shows the area of the fire. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MOUNT GRAHAM – A lightning-caused wildfire in the Marijilda area on the northeastern side of …
Lightning-caused Marijilda Fire on Mount Graham extinguished by Forest Service Read More
TweetPinShareImage Courtesy Hike Arizona: The lighting strike reportedly occurred near the Marijilda picnic area and Rincon Spring Trail #331. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MOUNT GRAHAM – A crew with the …
Safford Ranger District investigating lightning strike in Marijilda area Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Rayden Scot Harwood, 18, was booked into the Graham County Adult Detention Facility and has been charged with 12 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor for …
Safford teen jailed on child pornography charges Read More