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Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Graham County Undersheriff Jeff McCormies uses a cell surveillance video to show why Sgt. Wendall Crandell was terminated. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – With more …
Citizen board upholds detention officer’s termination Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Duncan players practice their offense. The team will only have three days of practice this week as they will head to Flagstaff on Thursday in preparation …
Wildkats draw short week for second game Read More
Ask Natalie Editorial By Natalie Pace Dear Natalie. I heard that Russia was dumping U.S. T-Bills and hoarding gold. Is this true? Signed Lost a Lot on Gold Since 2012. …
Russia is dumping U.S. Treasuries and buying gold instead Read More
Photo By Ellen O’Brien/Cronkite News: Thomas Suggs is one of about two dozen clients of the I-HELP program run by nonprofit AZCEND in Chandler. The program is an alternative to …
Church ‘campout’: Faith community provides food, shelter for homeless in Chandler Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A woman who was riding a bicycle in the early morning hours of Sunday, Aug. 12, was caught carrying a couple grams of methamphetamine. …
Bicyclist caught with meth Read More
Photo By Raymundo Frasquillo: Thatcher’s Jack Kortsen helms the offense. Thatcher opened its season with a 15-0 victory over Morenci. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com The Thatcher Eagles opened their …
Thatcher blanks Morenci in season opener Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A man who brandished a handgun at a Thatcher after-game dance was arrested early Saturday morning. Gunman held at bay by DJ By Jon Johnson …
Gun brandished at Thatcher school dance Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Andrew Herrera was booked into jail on a warrant after being found sedated from heroin use at the Safford Cemetery. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A …
Man on heroin found unconscious at cemetery Read More
Photo By Raymundo Frasquillo: Duncan practices in anticipation for its opening game Friday night against the Ray Bearcats. By Raymundo Frasquillo KEARNY – Duncan commences its 2018 football season Friday night …
Duncan Wildkats head to Kearny to battle Bearcats in season opener Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Thatcher’s Heath Brown smiles during a previous council meeting. On Monday, the council unanimously voted to hire Brown as the new town manager, dropping the …
Thatcher promotes from within: Brown selected as town manager Read More