Editorial: Easing into winter
Photo By Mike Bibb: Leaves changing color, brown grass, and bloomless Yuccas are a reminder winter is on the way to the Ten Ranch area south of Safford. Column By …
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Some breathing room as water managers meet to weigh the Colorado River’s future
Photo By Alex Hager/KUNC: People unload a boat on the shores of Lake Powell on April 10, 2023. The nation’s largest reservoirs saw a boost from winter snow, but one …
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The 26th annual Safford Light Parade is on Saturday
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Santa Claus waves to the crowd at a previous light parade. Staff Reports SAFFORD – The Christmas season is upon the Gila Valley confirmed by the …
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Gaming Health Check: Balancing Screen Time and Well-being
In an era where digital screens and virtual landscapes dominate, the influence of gaming on our well-being has become a growing concern. While we engage in the enthralling realms of …
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Eastern Arizona College Marching Band honored with performance at the 2023 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
EAC Photo: The Eastern Arizona College Marching Band performed at the 2023 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade to honor the servicemen and civilians who died during the attack on Dec. 7, …
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BYU Living Legends presents “Storytellers” at EAC’s Fine Arts Auditorium
Contributed Photo: BYU Living Legends will present “Storytellers” at Eastern Arizona College’s Fine Arts Auditorium on Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. By Kris McBride/EAC THATCHER — Brigham Young University’s international dance …
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Tonto Creek Bridge to open in Spring 2024
Contributed Photo: The Tonto Creek Bridge is scheduled to open in the spring of 2024. A-Cross Road to be permanently closed Contributed Article GILA COUNTY – Gila County is pleased …
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Man accused of having years-long sexual relationship with underage niece has bond set at $1 million
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Vance Edward Davidson, 34, has been charged with multiple child sex crimes after allegedly admitting to a four-year affair with his juvenile niece. Wife catches husband having …
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Two Thatcher residents deceased after crash on Highway 70 east of Safford
Contributed Photo: Two Thatcher residents died Tuesday in a single-vehicle rollover off U.S. Highway 70 east of Safford. Children transported to hospitals By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – Two …
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Obituary for Paul Ronald “Ron” Gardner
Paul Ronald “Ron” Gardner, of Pima, AZ, passed away, peacefully, on Dec. 4, 2023, at Ryan House in Phoenix, AZ. Ron was born to Paul Newell Gardner and Wille Johnson …
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