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Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Former Safford City Manager Horatio Skeete holds up some lemons that were available at the Borderlands POWWOW produce event. The event returns to the Gila …
P.O.W.W.O.W. rescue produce returns Saturday, March 5 Read More
Contributed File Photo/Courtesy DPS: Blowing dust such as depicted here in 2016 has closed I-10 in both directions east of Willcox at U.S. Highway 191. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com COCHISE …
Blowing dust closes I-10 in both directions east of Willcox at U.S. 191 Read More
Steve Carter Photo/Special to the Gila Herald: Supporters of the “Freedom Convoy” gather along the U.S. Highway 191 overpass overlooking I-10 on Thursday to wave to those in the convoy …
Locals show their support for the ‘Freedom Convoy’ as it drives past Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Josh Biggs attacks the ball during a return attempt in the season opener in Duncan on Feb. 28. The No. 3 seed defeated his counterpart sophomore …
Morenci tennis boys edge Duncan 5-4 in season opener Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Viviana Mendez-Draper focuses on returning the ball during a singles pairing with Kaylee Kempton. The Morenci senior won in two sets. Duncan is at Thatcher Thursday, …
Morenci tennis girls defeat Duncan 8-1 in season-opening match Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Oscar Barrio (40) knifes between Andrada Polytechnic defenders during the season finale on Jan. 31. The Wildcats recorded an 8-0 home win to finish 3-10 overall, …
Wildcats conclude inaugural soccer season with awards banquet Read More
Wannell Baker, a former resident of the Gila Valley, passed away on Feb. 26, 2022, in La Veta, Colorado. She was born in Safford, Arizona, to Oren Anderson and Faye …
Obituary for Wannell Baker Read More
Photo By Tim Evanson/Creative Commons: A federal appeals court said the family of a man who was shot 30 times by Mesa and Gilbert police cannot win their suit in …
Court rejects family’s suit against Mesa, Gilbert police in suspect’s death Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Thatcher firefighters wet down the brush from a wildfire. Contributed Article WASHINGTON D.C. – Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema announced that the U.S. …
Arizona to receive $12.8 million for wildfire disaster recovery Read More
Thatcher – On Monday, the Thatcher Town Council presented outgoing Thatcher Fire Chief Mike Payne with a plaque in recognition of his more than 48 years of service. Pictured are, …
Thatcher Fire Chief Mike Payne retires Read More