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Suspect is in custody By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com CLIFTON – The Clifton Police Department is investigating a traffic homicide that occurred around 4:57 a.m., Monday on U.S. Highway 191 in …
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Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Roxanne Escobedo, 53, was sentenced to 17 years in prison after she sold heroin to an undercover officer. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Roxanne Escobedo, 53, …
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Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Top seed Fort Thomas earned the 1A East Region tourney title, defeating Arete Prep 88-40 in the semifinals Feb. 4 and Duncan 67-51 in the final …
Fort Thomas boys take East Region title, head to state meet as the top-ranked team Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Top seed Fort Thomas emerged from the region tourney as champions, downing Kearny Ray 69-40 in the semifinals and Arete Prep 48-33 for the title. Members …
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By Lori Dugan THATCHER — EAC’s Fine Arts Division is pleased to present seven of its Art Department faculty for a free “Art Faculty Show and Reception.” The featured artists …
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John Arrellin, of Safford, passed away battling cancer on Feb. 6, 2020, at the age of 70. He was born May 24, 1949, in Thatcher, to parents, Jose R. Arrellin …
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Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Thatcher’s Collin Thompson (32) drives to the hoop for two. Pima emerged victorious, 56-44, to cap an unbeaten regular season in the 2A East Region. Roughriders …
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Photo By Kris McBride/EAC: From left, Keith Alexander, EAC special assistant to the president, Todd Haynie, EAC president, Rep. Becky Nutt, Rep. Gail Griffin, and House Speaker Rusty Bowers pause …
Eastern Arizona College to host two public forums focusing on water and the state budget Read More
Sherry B. Hughes, of Safford, passed away on Feb. 1, 2020, at the age of 84. She was born Nov. 16, 1935, in Ritchey, Missouri to parents Dillon and Virginia …
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Contributed Photo: A Freeport McMoRan Inc. haul truck rests on its back after flipping over during a berm failure incident in January. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MORENCI – Freeport McMoRan …
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