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By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com IRVING, TEXAS – The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is reportedly considering filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings due to possible future payouts due to Scouts who …
Boy Scouts to declare bankruptcy due to sex abuse scandals? Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo File Photo/Gila Herald: Safford hoisted the first-place trophy for the girls 42nd Eastern Arizona Holiday Tourney on Dec. 16, 2017. The Bulldogs hope to repeat at champions during …
Thatcher, Willcox girls open 43rd Eastern Arizona Holiday Tournament Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Elias Newsom was given a citation for theft Thursday, Dec. 6, after being found in possession of sanitizer wipes and urine specimen bottles allegedly …
Man given citation for theft after befouling hospital walls Read More
Photo By Sean Hobson/Creative Commons: The multistate drought contingency plan would affect how much each state is allowed to draw from the Colorado River if levels at Lake Mead continue …
Despite fits and starts, officials optimistic a water deal is close Read More
Contributed Photo: Biodiversity mascots Buzz the bee and Chira the bat pose with volunteers from Morenci operations.The two mascots are part of a biodiversity program Morenci helps present to local …
Morenci Operations honored with three environmental awards Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Mario Sanchez was arrested for stealing liquor from Walmart. Swipes booze from Walmart By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Mario Lorenzo Sanchez, 30, was arrested for shoplifting …
Serial shoplifter strikes again Read More
Danny Lee Nelson passed away Nov. 28. He was born in Safford on Feb. 19, 1955, to Mrs. Evelyn Jo (Foster) Nelson and Hyrum Nelson. Danny was raised in the …
Obituary for Danny Lee Nelson Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: EAC announced Tuesday that it would end its football program. By Kris McBride THATCHER – After a careful review of the logistical and financial viability …
Eastern Arizona College announces an end to its football program Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Early morning hours and high-grade concentrated marijuana combined to equate to a man passing out at a traffic light and being arrested Thursday morning. …
Man high on concentrated pot passes out at a traffic light Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection: More than 160 UDAs were taken into custody overnight near Lukeville. Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection AJO – Agents assigned to …
Large group apprehensions of UDAs continue near Ajo Read More