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By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A 19-year-old woman was apprehended Monday, May 6, with a small amount of heroin and a meth pipe after officers observed her leave a …
Teen caught with heroin said she was set to check into rehab Read More
Photo Courtesy Lisa Pott: Audrie Pott, 15, took her own life in September 2012 after she was raped at a Labor Day party and photos of the assault were shared …
Smartphones, Snapchat, Instagram transform how today’s teens bully each other Read More
Contributed Photo: David Weech, left, celebrates his graduation with his wife, Nicole. Contributed Article David C. Weech graduated from Lincoln Memorial University with his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine on May …
Weech graduates with Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine Read More
The Circle K in east Safford has a wide selection of food. One suspect who took advantage of the offerings by repeatedly not paying for them has been trespassed from …
Hungry shoplifter trespassed from Circle K Read More
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from May 6, 2019, through May 12, 2019. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. …
Jail Booking Report May 6 – 12 Read More
Some vets eligible for skills test waiver Contributed Article Veterans of the U.S. military who operated large vehicles as part of their service may qualify for an Arizona Department of …
Drive a big truck in the military? There may be a simpler path to a commercial driver license Read More
Meg Potter Photo/Cronkite News: Cotton farmer Paco Ollerton is cautiously considering growing industrial hemp this summer. “As long as I’ve been around, you grow some things and they don’t work …
Arizona farmers can legally grow industrial hemp, but will they take the risk? Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Thatcher firefighter/EMT Jeffrey Andrew Boothe, 29, was arrested Saturday, May 4, for DUI, and two counts of aggravated DUI after an officer witnessed him …
EMT gets DUI Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy DAR: DAR Gila Valley Chapter celebrates five years with new member and guests. Pictured are, front, from left, Al and Ruby Cochran, and Joy and Dave Smalley; back, …
DAR Gila Valley Chapter turns 5 Read More
Column By Melissa Martin We spend our younger days climbing up the hill; high school graduation, college or employment, buy a house, tie the knot, kids and dogs. Trade in …
Editorial: Laugh with the over-the-hill gang Read More