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Marcella Barnes, of Pima, passed away Feb. 18, in Safford at the age of 79. Marcella was born May 21, 1939, in Atoka, Oklahoma, to Ernest Steve Williams and Carrie Daffin. Marcella’s …
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Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Safford Police are investigating the passing of a counterfeit $100 bill a customer allegedly paid for tax preparation services. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – …
Customer pays tax service with counterfeit $100 bill Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Senior right-hander Patrick Ornelas delivers a pitch during the opener with Morenci on Feb. 20. Ornelas struck out seven, walked two, beaned one, and yielded three …
Bulldogs leave Wildcat country with 5-1 opening win Read More
Douglas David Hawkins, 95, of Safford, peacefully passed into eternity Feb.19. Douglas was born Aug. 23, 1923, in Eden, Arizona to David Elijah and Lula Colvin Hawkins. Douglas attended schools …
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Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Jan. 23, through Jan. 27. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While the following …
Booking Report for February 11 – 18 Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo File Photo/Gila Herald: Thatcher seniors, from left, Rulon White, Cole Motes, and Matt Palmer await an inbound pass as Morenci sophomore Steven Shawn-Michael Chavez Jr. and senior Jordan …
All 1A and 2A AIA basketball semifinal and championship games to be played as scheduled Read More
Construction on replacement pedestrian fencing in the Lukeville area is in a 2018 contract project. Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection LUKEVILLE – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to …
Lack of infrastructure continually exploited for illegal immigration Read More
By Lizzie Clonts THATCHER – Eastern Arizona College’s Music Department will host pianist John Milbauer for a free piano recital at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 25, in the EAC Activities Center …
EAC to host Dr. John Milbauer for piano recital Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Authorities are on the lookout for Jacob Matthew Rios, 29, who is wanted for questioning regarding an alleged aggravated assault and robbery. Rios also …
Police seek man after he allegedly robbed and assaulted former lover Read More
Contributed Photo: Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, center, poses for a picture with local business and government leaders in Graham County on Monday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM AND GREENLEE COUNTIES …
Senator Martha McSally visits Graham and Greenlee counties Read More