Duncan man dies in bee attack
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Africanized bees gather at their hive at a previous bee call south of Safford. A Duncan man died Friday after being stung multiple times by …
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SUSD exploring implementation of uplifting signs movement
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The SUSD is evaluating moving forward with a positivity program. Pictured are, from left, Governing Board Member Julie Cluff, Governing Board President Mike DeLaO, and Superintendent …
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Obituary for Manuel Garrobo Provencio
Manuel Garrobo Provencio passed away in Tucson at the Veteran’s Hospital on Aug. 6, 2019. He was born March 24, 1945, in Safford, to Ramon Provencio, Sr. and Lucia Aguilar …
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Bicyclist hit by car dinged by police for improper cycling
Contributed Photo/Courtesy SPD By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A bicyclist was struck by a car July 31 but was found at fault for the collision. An officer responded to …
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School is back in session
Ramundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Class of 2020 members Madalyn Weight, Rene Ramirez, Katelyn Pope, Lazaro Palomarez III, and Emilio Cabrera ran through the halls during the first day of school …
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Huffman suspected in two hit-and-run collisions in Safford and Thatcher on same day
Was given a citation last year for the same offense “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” George Santayana – philosopher By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD …
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USDA hand washing and lunch packing tips for parents and caregivers
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Math instructor Renee Still greets parents during Morenci High School’s open house Aug. 6. Contributed Article/Courtesy USDA WASHINGTON D.C. – Summer is coming to an end …
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DUI suspect crashes and then flees the scene; corrections officer assists with arrest
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Suspect spent about a year in prison after an aggravated DUI crash in 2017 By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – Jeremy Jacob Vanocker, 35, …
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ScienceCity/STEM registration day at the Safford Library is Tuesday, August 13
Contributed Photo/Courtesy Safford Library: Children enjoy a ScienceCity lesson. Registration for ScienceCity and STEAM classes is Tuesday, Aug. 13. Contributed Article SAFFORD – The Safford City-Graham County Library is gearing …
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Circle San Carlos Lake at Sunrise 13.1-mile Half Marathon is Saturday, August 24
Photo By Susanne Jerome/Courtesy of Apache Moccasin: Runners compete in the 2018 San Carlos Lake Half Marathon. This year’s event will be Saturday, Aug. 24. Register by August 16 Staff …
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