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Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Pima’s Lincoln Taylor launches off the starting block in the backstroke event. Finals to take place at Safford Pool on Saturday, July 7 By Jon Johnson …
Regular summer swim season ends with friendly rivalries Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: After having a warrant for more than three years for failure to pay his fine, Jeremy Hunter was arrested and attempted to bring a knife into jail …
Wanted man attempts to sneak knife into jail Read More
By Lori Dugan THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College summer classes begin Monday, July 2, and there are still many course offerings to choose from including art, chemistry, English, sewing, history, yoga, …
EAC summer classes begin July 2 Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A couple was caught in the process of injecting heroin while inside the men’s restroom at Firth Park By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The …
Couple caught injecting heroin in Firth Park restroom Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Kevin Salmon was booked into the jail on assault, disorderly conduct, and criminal damage charges. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – If anyone needed an audition tape …
Man accused of assaulting girlfriend Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Thatcher is looking into moving toward curbside recycling collection like Safford. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – Those big round blue recycling containers placed at strategic …
Thatcher mulling over moving to home recycling bins Read More
Ken Bennett is a Republican candidate for governor of Arizona. Editorial by Ken Bennett – candidate for governor As a candidate for Governor of Arizona, I am announcing my School …
Ken Bennett’s School Safety Plan does not include seizing guns Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Marcos Moreno had been on the lam for seven months with three felony warrants before being taken into custody Wednesday, June 13. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD …
Man with three felony warrants caught Read More
And A Few to Avoid like Madoff! Ask Natalie for June 20 Column by Natalie Pace There’s a saying that during a gold rush, you want to be the one …
Five Ways to Play CryptoCurrency and Blockchain Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Renters at the Red Lamp Mobile Park have until the end of June to vacate the park, while trailer owners will have until the end …
Thatcher receives update on Red Lamp Mobile Park Read More