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Nancy Merrell Sanders entered into rest on Jan. 22, 2022. Born on June 9, 1948, in Safford, Arizona, Nancy was the fifth of six children belonging to Beatrice and Fenly “Junior” Merrell, of Duncan, Arizona. Nancy …
Obituary for Nancy Merrell Sanders Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy Tom Sawyer: A truck failed to yield to a train at the crossing at Barney Lane and paid the price. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A …
Train clips truck attempting to beat it to crossing Read More
Photo By Stan Bonifacio Sports Photography: Thatcher’s Ashlynn Thompson drives to the hoop. Thompson scored a game-high 17 points as Thatcher prevailed 46-34. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The …
Thatcher’s lock-down defense secures victory over Safford Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Morenci soccer fans bundle up to stay warm during the home soccer match on Jan. 14. The Wildcats recorded a program first 4-2 win over the …
Wildcats ink several historic firsts in 4-2 soccer victory over Tombstone Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Column By Mike Bibb Ever wonder why Blue State liberals vacation in the conservative red states? Maybe it’s because they can’t stand their own state’s …
Editorial: Blue state libs love visiting red states Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Coy Miller dribbles behind his back to get past Willcox’s Alec Fuentes. Pima defeated Willcox 75-32 on Wednesday night. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – The …
Pima boys take top spot in 2A East with win over Willcox Read More
Graham County surpasses 10,000 total cases By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – The number of new COVID-19 cases in Graham County has skyrocketed the past two days alone with …
Graham County eclipses 10,000 total COVID-19 cases after seeing a significant increase Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Seeing double? Pima twin sisters, from left, Aubrie and Ashlie Sherwood look to secure a rebound. Aubrie had a huge night Wednesday, scoring a game-high 29 …
Roughriders trample Cowgirls Read More
Graphic Courtesy ADOT: Artist rendering of the new Pinto Creek bridge. Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT GILA COUNTY – Motorists on U.S. Highway 60 between Miami and Superior will encounter lane restrictions and delays Monday, …
Expect delays, lane restrictions on U.S. Highway 60 near the Pinto Creek Bridge on Jan. 24 Read More
File AP Photo By Manuel Balce: Jacob Chansley, with the Viking helmet, yells as he and other rioters are confronted by a Capitol Police officer. Chansley was sentenced to 41 …
QAnon Shaman Jacob Chansley held at FCI-Safford Read More