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Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Valley News: Twins Mia, left, and Jed Dowdney, 6, work on their projects. This Saturday’s project is a periscope. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – Looking …
Home Depot Kids Workshop this Saturday Read More
Photo By Raymundo Frasquillo: Three-year starter Destiny Apodaca concentrates on hitting the ball during a recent practice session. The senior infielder batted 1.000 (6-6, 4 RBIs) and hit for the …
Morenci run-rules opener; bound for two-day Safford tourney Friday Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Kaliska Price was found with meth and marijuana after officers were called to a trespassing call that she was involved. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A …
Woman in trespassing call caught with drugs Read More
Photo By Mitchell Atencio/Cronkite News: Dick’s Sporting Goods announced it will no longer sell assault-style rifles or high-capacity magazines. Additionally, it is restricting the sale of firearms to individuals who …
Walmart joins Dick’s Sporting Goods in banning sales of guns, ammunition to those younger than 21 Read More
The Bashas’ Spring Carnival by Sun Valley Rides opens Thursday night. Contributed Article Looking for some fun this weekend? The Thatcher Bashas’ annual spring carnival brought to you by Sun …
Bashas’ Spring Carnival by Sun Valley Rides opens Thursday Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Ruth Powell sixth-graders, from left, Hazel Green and Davin Steiner check out the bobsled. Students from area schools were treated to an inspirational talk by bobsledder …
Bobsledder inspires students Read More
Photo By Raymundo Frasquillo: Michael Ortiz makes contact during a scrimmage with Safford on Feb. 16. Eight days later, the senior infielder batted .600 (3-5) with a home run and …
Wildcats erupt for 9-run inning in opener; head to three-day Florence tourney Read More
Photo By Raymundo Frasquillo: Senior Manny Rocha heads to second base as Valley Union senior first baseman Anthony Zamora watches the pitch. Duncan fell in its opener Feb. 23, 12-11. …
Duncan comeback falls short in baseball opener Read More
Photo By Jenna Miller/Cronkite News: Despite a 20-year-long program to reintroduce the Mexican gray wolf to the wild, their numbers have only slightly increased. By Jenna Miller/Cronkite News ALPINE – …
Leaving tracks: Adrenaline-fueled count shows scant growth in Mexican gray wolf population Read More
A 14-year-old boy was rescued by a DPS Ranger helicopter like this one after falling off a 40-foot cliff and breaking his leg. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com POINT OF PINES …
Youth rescued by DPS Ranger after falling 40 feet and breaking leg Read More