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By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PHOENIX — Braden Huish and Isaac Palmer have put Thatcher tennis back in the championship spotlight. The No. 3-ranked Eagles doubles team will compete for the …
Thatcher Tennis duo Huish/Palmer advances to Division III Doubles Title Match Read More
Column By John Young In January, unless something happens akin to a New York Jets’ Super Bowl victory, the U.S. House of Representatives will have no black Republicans. And a …
Editorial: Republicans earn new initials with race politics Read More
By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – The Benji Morales-coached top-seeded Morenci Middle School Wildcats (20-3 overall) pulled away from third-seeded Thatcher for a 13-9 triumph on April 29. The win gave …
Morenci girls win conference tourney Read More
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