Obituary for Joan Hill Layton
Joan Hill Layton, a long-time resident of Safford, passed into eternity in the evening of April 25, 2019. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia to Sydney Hodgson and Emily Hill …
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Editorial: How do you celebrate your mother?
Column By Melissa Martin Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12) is a celebration honoring mothers. It is an annual occasion to revere moms. History of Mother’s Day After her mother died …
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Man with multiple warrants tased and tackled after running from police
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Timothy Benavidez was booked into the jail after running from the police. Incident causes injury to officer’s leg and rips his pants By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD …
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ASU professor to give presentation on state water situation
Contributed Article DUNCAN – Arizona State University Professor of History and Senior Sustainability Scholar Dr. Paul Hirt will give a presentation entitled “Water in Arizona: Past, Present, Future” at the …
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Teen driver given citation for criminal speed and underage DUI
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Two passengers also cited for underage drinking By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Braden Schmidt, 19, was arrested and given citations for criminal speeding and …
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BLM publishes proposed management plan to expand public access for the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area
Plan also enables responsible use of natural resources while fostering conservation stewardship and ensuring protection of the area for future generations Contributed Article/Courtesy BLM TUCSON – The Bureau of Land …
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EAC’s fine arts season to close with a flurry of free concerts
Join us for symphonic, jazz, and orchestra concerts this coming week THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s Fine Arts Division has been busy this semester with one entertaining performance after another. …
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Victims assist in apprehending Playstation 4 thief
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Eddie Trevizo, 28, was booked into the jail on charges of burglary and trafficking in stolen property. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The victims of a …
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‘The Wookiees’ debut concert at ‘The Shed’ is May the fourth
Contributed Photo: ‘The Wookiees’ will have their debut concert at ‘The Shed’ in Pima on Saturday, May 4. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – Calling all the stuck up, half-witted, …
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Two drunks jailed after committing crimes at two local bars
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Anthony Uribe, left, and Kyle Virga were both booked into jail after allegedly committing early morning drunken crimes at two local bars. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD …
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