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Contributed Article/Courtesy USDA WASHINGTON D.C. – A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals that individuals are putting themselves at risk of illness when they wash or rinse …
Wait, don’t wash raw poultry? Here’s why Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Zachari Cordova, 30, was arrested and booked into the jail on charges of aggravated DUI, misconduct involving weapons, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Passenger booked on warrant …
Heroin addict gets aggravated DUI Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Returning Morenci senior quarterback Brandon Blair checks the defensive alignment before taking the snap. By Raymundo Frasquillo DOUGLAS – Winners left Armando de Lucas Stadium in …
Wildcats scrimmage Bulldogs; welcome Eagles for football season opener Aug. 23 Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Safford City Hall Clerks were witness to a traumatic situation Wednesday when a man who allegedly caused a disturbance fought with an officer and was injured. …
Possible mentally ill man causes a disturbance at Safford City Hall, attacks officer Read More
Graphic Courtesy ADOT: Artist rendering of the new Pinto Creek bridge. Staff Reports GILA COUNTY – For the next two years, those traveling from the Safford area to Phoenix and …
Traveling from Safford area to Phoenix over the next two years to be hampered by bridge replacement project Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The Ultimate Lasertag building was damaged in the early morning hours of Monday, Aug. 12, when a parked truck jumped the curb and collided with the …
Police searching for a hit-and-run suspect who damaged Lasertag building Read More
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Aug. 12, 2019, through Aug. 18, 2019. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. …
Jail Booking Report for August 12 – 18 Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo: Burglary suspect Michael Neely was pepper-sprayed at the jail after not following detention officers’ commands. Second time being pepper-sprayed at the jail in as many months …
Burglary suspect pepper-sprayed at jail after noncompliance Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Graham County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Vance Bryce welcomes attendees to its open house event Thursday. Out with the old and in with the new …
Standing-room only at Graham County Chamber of Commerce open house Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com DUNCAN – Michael Lindel Acosta, 66, owner and operator of the Apache Grove Bar in Duncan, was arrested Monday, Aug. 12, on charges of sexual conduct …
Duncan thrift store owner accused of sexually assaulting juvenile Read More