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Column By Melissa Martin America, a nation of time-saving fanatics. American, a nation of time-wasting freaks. In the days of old, consumers visited the butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker. …
Editorial: Are you a time saver or a time-waster? Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: A construction crew pours and smooths the cement foundation for the rubberized surfacing to come. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The playground areas at Firth …
Safford’s parks get ready for rubber surfacing Read More
Charles Torrio Jr., normally known as Charlie, returned to his Lord and Savior on Jan. 12, 2020, at the age of 69 in Safford. He was born Nov. 14, 1950, …
Obituary for Charles Torrio Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Audrey Romero was booked into the jail on a charge of disorderly conduct after chasing a man and scaring schoolchildren. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A …
Woman chases man, scares schoolchildren Read More
Contributed Photo: Pima Junior High School Kindness Initiative sponsors are represented on Rider T-shirts, which are given away as part of the available prizes. The school and student body thank …
Pima Junior High partners with local businesses for Kindness Initiative Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Geoffrey Klajda was booked into the jail on burglary and theft charges. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Burglary suspect Geoffrey Klajda, 3 6, was arrested Jan. …
Burglary suspect began stealing after drug relapse Read More
Staff Reports SAFFORD – The First Baptist Church of Safford in conjunction with Landmark Protection will hold “Resisting Evil – church security and training seminar” on Jan. 23, starting at …
First Baptist Church of Safford to hold ‘Resisting Evil – church security and training seminar’ Read More
Photo By Diane Drobka: The Wings Over Willcox Birding and Nature Festival is this weekend, Friday – Sunday. Tours to the Chiricahua Mountains search for Mexican Chickadees and other high-elevation …
Wings Over Willcox Birding and Nature Festival begins Friday, January 17 Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Pima’s Drew Thompson and Thatcher’s Brandon Napier battle over a loose ball. Pima emerged the victor Tuesday night, 47-36. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – It …
Pima reclaims top spot in 2A East with victory over Thatcher Read More
Photo By Heather Marie Photography/Courtesy Jason and Maria Kouts: A film chronicling the life and tragic death of Jason and Maria Kouts’ son, Josiah, will be screened at the David …
‘Josiah’ to premiere Thursday, January 23 Read More