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Staff Reports THATCHER — In a proud moment for Thatcher athletics and girls’ wrestling across the region, local standout Addison Stone has earned selection to the Arizona National Dual Team, …
Thatcher Wrestler Addison Stone selected for Arizona National Dual Team Read More
The decision sounds simple enough. Learn a tech skill. Find a course. Sign up. But anyone who has actually sat down and tried to choose a tech course from scratch …
How to Pick the Right Tech Course When You Have No Idea Where to Start Read More
Emergency vet care can quickly become expensive. A cruciate-ligament repair easily tops $4,000, and advanced dental surgery can double that. With bills climbing year after year, choosing the right pet-insurance …
Fetch vs Lemonade Pet Insurance: How the Coverage Compares Read More
Deciding to remove a mature oak or maple rarely involves an emotional attachment. The tension lies in strict risk management. New England weather patterns exert tremendous physical stress on massive …
When a Tree Has to Come Down in North Branford, CT Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Once again, the Gila Valley showed what it does best: come together to celebrate heritage, good food, and neighborly spirit at its annual Cinco …
Cinco de Mayo brings color, culture, and community to Safford’s Main Street Read More
Sue McNiel, 71, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on April 21, 2026. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, while her father was serving at sea. During her childhood, her family …
Obituary for Sue McNiel Read More
Awarded a $10,000 scholarship in state competition By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – While many of his classmates might be thinking about summer plans closer to home, Safford High School …
Safford state automotive champion Dallin McBride headed to Georgia for SkillsUSA National Competition Read More
Wild pursuit ends in ditch By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA — A Thursday afternoon police pursuit through Pima came to a dramatic end when a Tucson man’s vehicle slammed into …
Pima Police use grappler device to catch man who led police on pursuits twice in the same day Read More
Thatcher hosts Florence for quarterfinals By Raymundo Frasquillo GRAHAM COUNTY – The Chris Cook-coached No. 3 Thatcher Eagles (13-1 seeding, 19.5321 rating) host the No. 6 Justin Quick-coached Florence Gophers …
Tennis individual tourneys begin on Friday Read More
Full closures of U.S. Highway 60 are scheduled daily from May 12-14 Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT SUPERIOR – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers that there will be no scheduled …
No restrictions or closures scheduled on U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami, May 4-8 Read More