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Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Valley News: Jake Whitaker hits a jumper against Tombstone. The Pima Roughriders decimated the Yellow Jackets, 73-22. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – The Tombstone Yellow …
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Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Richard Rodriguez became injured at Walmart during a scuffle with police after allegedly shoplifting alcohol. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – An intoxicated man who was caught …
Shoplifter bites off more than he can chew and hits the deck Read More
By Taryn Lamb THATCHER — Auditions for Eastern Arizona College’s Children’s Theatre will be held Feb. 8-9, from 4-5:30 p.m., in the EAC Activities Center – Lee Little Theater. Auditions for the …
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Photo By Walter Mares: A tanker truck approaches a speed hump in Clifton that slows traffic to 15 miles per hour. The hump is on U.S. Highway 191 near the Clifton …
Clifton Town Manager: traffic speed hump is a ‘definite positive’ Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Valley News By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com Graham County – A couple got an unwanted early morning surprise when a man suffering from mental illness burst into their …
Naked man bursts into neighbor’s house in fear of Mexican Cartel Read More
Photo By Raymundo Frasquillo: Sophomore Malachi Rogers, right, finds an open teammate to pass the ball to against Duncan. By Raymundo Frasquillo FORT THOMAS – Fort Thomas welcomed co-unbeaten region member …
Apaches honor selves, parents; take care of business Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Jason Barker was booked into the Graham County Adult Detention Facility on warrants after being found passed out at a gas station with heroin. By Jon Johnson …
Phoenix steak salespeople found passed out at gas station with heroin Read More
Contributed Article All Graham and Greenlee county teachers and administrators are invited to attend the annual STEM AZ Education Collaborative “Unconference” at Eastern Arizona College’s Discovery Park Campus for free. …
Graham and Greenlee teachers attend STEM ‘Unconference’ for free Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy Brent Hekekia: Injured coach Gerald Hekekia and those manning fundraisers for him both continue to make strides. Booster clubs raise $1,200 in single night By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com …
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Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Valley News: A homeless man was found injured in the Firth Park restroom area, Friday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Police continue to deal with a …
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