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By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A 17-year-old juvenile was apprehended Friday, Nov. 2, after multiple surveillance systems showed he was the likely suspect in a truck theft. The suspect …
Surveillance systems help nab juvenile truck thief Read More
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Oct. 29, 2018, through Nov. 4, 2018. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Booking Report October 29 – November 4 Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy SPD: Multiple passengers treated at the local hospital, one taken to Tucson facility By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A head-on collision between two sober designated drivers early …
Sober designated drivers crash head-on while ferrying party goers Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo File Photo/Gila Herald: Senior Taylee Bayardo finished fourth in the 100 backstroke during the state finals Nov. 3. She was also the state runner-up in the 100 freestyle. …
Bayardo finishes as state swim runner-up Read More
Staff Reports GRAHAM COUNTY – On Tuesday, Nov. 6, Graham County will have six vote centers open to accept voting as well as polling places in Bylas, Klondyke, and Peridot. …
Election 2018 is here Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Walmart has security cameras throughout its store to stifle shoplifting attempts. The one place it does not have surveillance, …
Walmart employee’s bike stolen from store parking lot Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Poll workers bring in the votes during August’s Primary Election. The General Election is Tuesday. A high price has been paid for the basic right …
Patriotic? Not if you don’t vote Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy Janel Cervantez: The Safford Bulldogs celebrate their championship in the Mighty Mite division. Staff Reports SAFFORD – The Safford Bulldogs outlasted the Thatcher Eagles in overtime 12-6 to capture the …
Safford Mighty Mites are Copper Bowl Champions Read More
Photo By Walt Mares: Manuel Sanderson, foreground at left, works at carving a pumpkin while dad Scott Sanderson, far right, stands ready to assist if needed. The pumpkin carving contest …
Children, parents enjoy Bluff Memorial pumpkin carving Read More
Photo By Stan Bonifacio: Bretton Dodge (20) guides Quinton Turley (34) down the field as Turley takes a punt back 59 yards for the TD. Thatcher opened its 2018 post-season …
Eagles dominate Falcons in playoff opener Read More