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Patricia Ann DeSpain, formerly of Thatcher, passed away Dec. 22, 2019, in Phoenix. She was born Jan. 13, 1948, in Ashfork, Arizona to Clyde DeSpain and LoVella Clingman DeSpain, with …
Obituary for Patricia Ann DeSpain Read More
Column By Melissa Martin Journalists are jailed around the globe. How can it be? First Amendment aggressions are occurring in the United States. How can it be? Devious despots misusing …
Editorial: When freedom of the press is silenced or imprisoned Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald A day in the life of Walmart before Christmas By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The holidays often bring out the best in ourselves with …
Women fight over parking space/man steals PlayStation 4 Read More
Walt Mares File Photo/Gila Herald Change is here from fear to cheer By Walt Mares Those who are familiar with “A Christmas Carol” will recall how tight-wad, malevolent Ebenezer Scrooge …
Clifton: Christmas past and present Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Duncan senior Kaktys Garcia dribbles with Cibecue defender Delisha Williams on her heels. Cibecue won region opener 40-38 Dec. 21. By Raymundo Frasquillo DUNCAN – The …
Missed free throws spell defeat for Duncan girls in region opener Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Missing cell phone leads to child abuse complaint By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A man who abandoned his 3-year-old son in nearly freezing weather …
Man abandons 3-year-old son in nearly freezing weather to avoid officer due to warrant Read More
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Dec. 16, 2019, through Dec. 22, 2019. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. …
Jail Booking Report for December 16 – 22 Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Chris Smith goes up for a shot attempt between Cibecue defenders Alec Tsosie, left, and Roger Lupe. The Duncan senior guard drew a foul and made …
Duncan slips past Cibecue in closing seconds of region opener Read More
Alcohol likely a contributing factor By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A Graham County man was flown to Banner – University Medical Center Tucson on Dec. 10 after suffering …
Man suffers broken neck after altercation with neighbor over parking issue Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Brandon Napier looks for an open teammate while being defended by Fort Thomas senior Brad Johnson. The Thatcher freshman was one of five Eagles providing double-digit …
Eagles upset Apaches for 57th annual Eastern Arizona Holiday Tourney title Read More