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Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The Essence of Tranquility is one of the places in Graham County where a person can soothe themselves in hot mineral water. Rolling around in …
The health benefits of good bugs Read More
Contributed Article GILA VALLEY – The Arizona Community Foundation of the Gila Valley would like your help in recognizing the outstanding individuals and organizations that serve our communities and acknowledging their …
Nominate community member for Gila Valley Grant Celebration awards Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Catarino Palacio, 18, was arrested and booked into the jail on burglary and theft charges. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A man suspected of burglarizing …
Bedtime burglar caught! Read More
Carsen Brown, 15, was killed Monday afternoon in a UTV crash during a fishing excursion. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A 15-year-old boy was pronounced deceased at the …
Fatal UTV crash claims teen passenger Read More
A Safford officer discovered an allegedly impaired driver after noticing she was driving without any lights. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A woman accused of driving while drunk and …
Woman arrested for DUI and drug possession after driving without lights Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The Thatcher Police Department will increase patrols through the nearly deserted Red Lamp Mobile Park until the mobile homes are all removed. By Jon Johnson …
Police to increase patrol through abandoned Red Lamp Mobile Park Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Vincent Andrew Congdon was booked into jail on multiple warrants. During his arrest, an officer located an illegal sawed-off shotgun hidden in a compartment of a vehicle …
Wanted felon caught with sawed-off shotgun Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Pima schools will have a full-time resource officer on campus when school starts Aug. 1. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – When students return to …
Pima schools to have resource officer on campus Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Safford Police took the victim of a near drowning to Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center on Sunday night. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A …
Near drowning reported in Safford Read More
A man said he was assaulted during a robbery attempt after making a late-night run to Circle K. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A late-night trip to Circle K …
Man assaulted during robbery attempt Read More