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Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: AZ Air Ventures gave a presentation to the aviation class at Pima High School on Tuesday and took students into the air for a tethered hot …
Pima aviation class gets first-hand experience with hot air balloon thanks to AZ Air Ventures Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Vernon Batty has been hired as the new Pima Town Manager. He will officially begin his tenure on Oct. 5. New hire looks to heal differences …
Pima hires Vernon Batty as new town manager Read More
Contributed Photo: Friends of Lilly Machado say she was sent home to die by a Phoenix hospital after not having $500,000 to pay for liver transplant surgery upfront. By Jon …
Woman sent home to die for not having money to pay for liver surgery Read More
Brent Lee Spencer passed away on Sept. 16, 2021, in Chandler, Arizona. He was born on Oct. 7, 1952, to Don and Fae Spencer, in Blackfoot, Idaho. When Brent was …
Obituary for Brent Spencer Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: From left, Adrian Betti shows his support for first-time triathlon participant Elizabeth Boatright by joining her for the mini after completing the sprint. Betti tied for …
A Tri(umphant) return! Read More
Delila Rae Birdno, 91, of Safford, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in Gilbert, Arizona. She was born on Jan. 29, 1930, in Eagar, Arizona, to Tillman and Harriet …
Obituary for Delila Birdno Read More
Contributed Article PHOENIX – Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has proclaimed Sept. 20-24 as GEAR UP Week, which commends the continued success of Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs …
Governor Doug Ducey proclaims Sept. 20 – 24 Arizona GEAR UP Week Read More
Photo Courtesy Bonnie Briscoe: Local DAR Gila Valley Chapter prepares for in-person Constitution Week program. Pictures are, back, from left, Bonnie Briscoe, Paula Price, Stephanie Newton, Talana Hooper, “John Hancock” …
DAR celebrates Constitution Week Read More
Photo Courtesy ADOT: The new bridge at Pinto Creek opened to travelers on Friday. Wider structure replaces 72-year-old bridge between Superior and Miami Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT MIAMI – A new …
New U.S. 60 bridge at Pinto Creek open for traffic Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy Graham County Chamber of Commerce: The AZ Air Ventures balloon will take part in this year’s Hot Air Balloon Glow at SalsaFest on Friday, Sept. 24, starting at …
Hot air balloon to return to SalsaFest Read More