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Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Safford Police officers responded to a call late Saturday night where a woman had urinated on the floor of her boyfriend’s home and then ran off …
Woman urinates on boyfriend’s floor then wanders Safford half-naked Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: An inmate ignites the reeds of the Thatcher wastewater wetlands in this file photo. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – There has been a lot …
Thatcher conducts wastewater facility burn Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Safford Planning & Community Development Director Dustin Welker has been named to succeed retiring Graham County Manager Terry Cooper. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – After …
Welker named as new county manager Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy Jason and Maria Kouts: Josiah Kouts poses in front of the Eiffel Tower. Josiah died from a heroin overdose Tuesday, Jan. 23. As told by his mother, Maria …
Josiah’s story – part two Read More
Photo By Raymundo Frasquillo: Junior Ruben Casillas (126, 3-2, 2 pins) finished fourth, earned 16 points, and is 5-4 with four pins in two state meets. Morenci took home second …
Morenci wrestlers end as state runners-up for a top-two finish for the fourth straight year Read More
A 14-year-old student at Safford Middle School was recently arrested after authorities located two marijuana buds in his backpack while the student was at school. Pictured are two buds of …
Junior high student caught with pot at school Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: A Thatcher Fire Department wildland firetruck inspects a wildland fire near the Gila River. The fire turned out to be a farmer’s controlled burn. By Jon …
Thatcher wildland fire confirmed as a controlled burn Read More
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Feb. 5, 2018, through Feb. 11, 2018. All information is from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Booking Report for February 5 – 11 Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy Jason and Maria Kouts: Josiah Kouts and his mother, Maria Kouts, take in the sights of Paris, France. Josiah died of a heroin overdose Tuesday, Jan. 23. As …
Josiah’s story – part one Read More
Photo By Walt Mares: Greenlee County Spelling Bee runner-up Isabella Campbell, left, and county champion Cambri McCauley proudly hold plaques awarded for their top two finishes at the 2017-18 Spelling Bee. …
Morenci’s McCauley wins 2017-18 Greenlee County Spelling Bee Read More