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Photo By Alex Kline/Arizona PBS: Kyrsten Sinema has taken the lead in the latest vote count for Jeff Flake’s open seat in the U.S. Senate, but the race is still …
Sinema takes lead in Senate race to replace Flake Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A woman who started a large fire in a grill inside a carport by using firewood Sunday faces a possible charge of endangerment. The …
Woman’s unconventional grill fire draws police intervention Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: A mysterious death of a construction worker at the Motel 6 was investigated by police but no signs of foul play were found. By Jon Johnson …
Mine worker found deceased at local motel Read More
Photo By Walt Mares: A rather ominous-looking figure rubs a temporary tattoo on a woman at the Dia de Los Muertos celebration at the Morenci Club on Nov. 1. The …
MCS holds Dia de Los Muertos celebration Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The Pima Town Council gave its citizens one last chance to chime in on a proposed distracted driving ordinance that will ban the use of …
Pima holds discussion over proposed cell phone ordinance Read More
Column By Melissa Martin Those who fought for our freedom are dying by suicide on American soil. “On the battlefield, the military pledges to leave no soldier behind. As a …
Veterans and the tragedy of suicide Read More
Contributed Photo: Cindy Woodman, shown here with supporters, was elected Graham County Clerk of the Court. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Dental hygienist Cindy Woodman will be the next …
Woodman wins Court Clerk race Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo File Photo/Gila Herald: Sophomore Thaddeus Gray finished 11th in the state meet 100 freestyle after qualifying for the finals as the 16th seed. He earned six points to …
Gray makes swim finals, places 11th to earn six team points to tie for 30th Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Albert Gonzales was booked into the jail on drug and domestic violence charges. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Albert Castro Gonzales, 46, was arrested and booked …
Man on meth harasses estranged wife, goes to jail Read More
Column By Melissa Martin America, Canada, Europe, and all countries on the planet with a printing press (and the Internet) are able to connect to share words, ideas, and daily …
Newspapers connect humanity Read More