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Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Safford approved a contractor for its Church Street water main replacement project, which will take place prior to Thatcher beginning its street widening project. Currently, Thatcher …
Safford approves contractor for Church Street water main upgrade Read More
A DPS traffic stop on I-10 resulted in the seizure of more than 53 pounds of meth and 2.6 pounds of heroin. Traffic stop on I-10 by a member of …
More than 1 million hits of heroin and 53 pounds of meth seized by DPS in traffic stop Read More
Photo By Raymundo Frasquillo: Evan Stringfellow of Fort Thomas directs Blue’s third possession, waiting for receivers to get open on his initial pass attempt. Red’s Frank Valencia of Hayden blocked …
Blue tops Red in 8-man football all-star game Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A handyman allegedly stole his employer’s trailer full of tools after the employer became dissatisfied with his work. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A …
Not so handy man’s hands become sticky Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy PCC: EAC and Pima Community College will meet on the gridiron for the last time this year as PCC intends to follow the Maricopa schools’ lead and eliminate …
Another one bites the dust: Pima CC to follow Maricopa schools and end football program Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – File this one under if you don’t really know a person don’t send them naked pictures of yourself. A Safford man was the victim …
PlentyOfFish causing plenty of problems Read More
Social Security and Medicare trustees issue warnings Column By Natalie Pace On June 5, 2018, the U.S. Trustees issued reports on Social Security and Medicare. The situation is stark and …
Ask Natalie for June 13 Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A man allegedly shoplifted from Walmart by consuming the product in the store. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A man allegedly shoplifted products from …
Man shoplifts from Walmart in unusual way Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: This hotel cement pad that has been dormant for 11 years at the intersection of Central Avenue and U.S. Highway 70 may be developed into an …
Safford amends deed restriction to open development of dormant hotel pad Read More
Contributed Photo: A Border Patrol agent was shot Tuesday morning while on duty south of Arivaca. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com ARIVACA – A Border Patrol agent with the Tucson Sector …
Border Patrol agent shot south of Arivaca Read More