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By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – He came to eat a cheeseburger, drink beer and kick some butt. And he was all finished eating and drinking when a man …
Trio trespassed from bar after fight and car crash Read MorePhoto By Raymundo Frasquillo: Safford fell to Amphi, 4-3, in a pitcher’s duel in the tournament championship. By Raymundo Frasquillo SAFFORD – Tucson Amphitheater came from behind to win the 2018 …
Panthers’ first-pitch homer decides Safford tourney champion Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Salih Abdul-Haqq Zaid makes his way into the courtroom flanked by detention officers on his left and his attorney, Dennis McCarthy, on his right. Zaid …
Zaid murder trial set to begin jury selection Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy ICE: Spindle Cooling signs an agreement to participate in ICE’s IMAGE program to deter unauthorized employment. Contributed Article YUMA – A local San Luis-area warehouse company has become …
Yuma warehouse joins ICE’s IMAGE program Read More
Photo By Raymundo Frasquillo: By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – The Brenda Street-coached Morenci tennis boys defeated the visiting Willcox Cowboys 6-3 in the season and home opener March 1. The …
Morenci tennis boys win opener, girls fall to Willcox Read More
Photo/Courtesy EAC: The Graham County Community College District Governing Board is seeking applicants to fill a vacated seat. By Kris McBride THATCHER — The Graham County Community College District is …
Graham County Community College District seeks candidates for vacant board seat Read More
Contributed Article SAFFORD—The Arizona Community Foundation of the Gila Valley will present two educational workshops focused on Charitable Gifts: Insights, Issues, and Opportunities on Wednesday, March 21. The morning session …
Arizona Community Foundation of the Gila Valley to host event on charitable planning for nonprofits Read More
Photo By Walt Mares: Clouds hang over mountain peaks around Clifton on Friday, Feb. 16. Rain began falling Feb. 14 and continued long enough to saturate the very dry terrain …
First rain falls in Greenlee County since July 2017 Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – Yeehaw! The third annual Gila Valley Rotary Roundup is Saturday, March 3, and anyone with a hankering for fine chuckwagon food and a good, …
Rotary Roundup is Saturday Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Valley News: Twins Mia, left, and Jed Dowdney, 6, work on their projects. This Saturday’s project is a periscope. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – Looking …
Home Depot Kids Workshop this Saturday Read More