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Google Earth image By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – Three suspects were arrested and booked into the Graham County Adult Detention Facility for trafficking in stolen property on New Year’s …
Trio booked for trafficking stolen property after caught shoplifting from Dollar General Read More
Contributed Photo: Pieces of artwork by Safford Library featured artist Sarah Russell are on display on the main floor of the library throughout January. Contributed Article By Lesley Talley SAFFORD …
Safford Library featuring artist Sarah Russell for January Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: The old Ashurst school near Fort Thomas and a Nissan Maxima were burned in a perceived act of arson on Sunday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com FORT …
GCSO investigating a suspicious fire that ended up burning down old Ashurst school with a torched car Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: David Michael Hernandez, 38, was booked into the jail on narcotic drug charges after a car he was in was pulled over for not using its turn …
Missed turn signal use leads to DUI and drug charges Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Authorities are investigating a man accused impersonating a Globe Police officer in an attempt to contact his wife, who …
Man allegedly poses as a police officer in an attempt to contact estranged wife at Safe House Read More
Contributed Photo: A wildfire burns near the Pima Bridge during the 2019 fire season. By June Lowery SAFFORD – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Gila District is currently recruiting applicants …
BLM recruiting for seasonal firefighting jobs Read More
Josephine “Jo” Cecilia Wilson passed into eternity in Safford, on Nov. 3, 2019. She was born Nov. 1, 1934, to Sabina and Poli Magallanes in Clifton, with siblings William, Robert, …
Obituary for Josephine Wilson Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Morenci’s basketball girls proudly display newly acquired wardrobe additions in Globe on Jan. 4. The 2A Wildcats slipped past 4A Douglas 59-58 in overtime to earn …
Morenci comeback sets up overtime win for Copper Cities tourney title Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Barbara Herreras, 52, was arrested and booked into the jail on a warrant relating to charges of theft, forgery, and fraudulent schemes. Herreras is accused of embezzling …
Former Pima Town Clerk Herreras jailed in embezzlement case Read More
Howard Raymond Nafzger said his final goodbyes on Dec. 29, 2019, and joined his wife and youngest son in Heaven. Howard was born Jan. 10, 1933, in Westerville, Ohio; the …
Obituary for Howard Nafzger Read More