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Photo By Miles Metke/Cronkite News: It’s been six months since China stopped importing most plastic and paper waste from U.S. cities, leaving a massive void. By Heather Van Blokland/KJZZ PHOENIX …
Phoenix hopes to build mill to recycle certain plastics, easing pressure on landfills Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A former medical marijuana patient found to be in possession with “shatter”, also known as “wax” or “dab”, a concentrated form of marijuana, was …
Former medical marijuana patient found with concentrated marijuana faces possible charges of possession of a narcotic drug Read More
Event to take place Aug. 4 in Safford Staff Reports jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – As many in the community get their children ready for the new scholastic year with back-to-school shopping …
Group seeking donations for back to school clothing exchange Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Joshua Lee Merino and Donavee Nicole Perea were arrested on drug charges after being caught smoking heroin in the Firth Park men’s restroom. By Jon …
Couple caught smoking heroin in Firth Park restroom Read More
Staff Reports jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – It’s that time of year again and parents who would like some assistance getting their students ready for school can find it at the Graham …
Substance Abuse Coalition to hold Back to School Resource Fair Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Tyler Torres was arrested and booked for theft of means of transportation. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – When driving a stolen vehicle, one probably should avoid …
Near collision leads to recovery of stolen Jeep Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Gavin James Kuehne is looking at spending a decade behind bars for simple drug possession. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – In the world of drug sentencing …
Man faces decade in prison after third drug possession charge Read More
Arizona Department of Public Safety Trooper Tyler Edenhofer was shot and killed Wednesday while responding to a call on Interstate-10 near Phoenix. Staff Reports jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com AVONDALE – An Arizona Department …
State trooper shot and killed in west valley Read More
Contributed Article SAFFORD – Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center (MGRMC) Hospice care providers and staff were pleased to learn this week that they had been recognized as a Premier Performer in …
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center Hospice recognized nationally for patient satisfaction Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: A night of drinking didn’t agree with Kevin Gerstenmier, who ended up in jail with several additional charges pending. Man charged with assault and disorderly conduct with …
‘Liquor courage’ fails disorderly drunk Read More