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Paul Dean Speer, beloved father, husband, grandfather, and friend, of Safford, Arizona, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on May 10, 2022. Paul was born on Feb. 17, 1951, …
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Shirley Angle Evans joined her loving family friends in the “Afterlife Lounge” following 88 years of fun and a most interesting life. Shirley passed away May 1, 2022, due to …
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EAC File Photo: EAC is reducing its tax rate. However, since property value assessments are up, the college will still see an increase in revenue from the property tax. By …
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Photo still from video by Shaela Waggoner: Three teenage boys allegedly started the Graham County Fairgrounds playground on fire on Friday. GRAHAM COUNTY – A devastating fire has turned a …
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Contributed Article/Courtesy EAC THATCHER – Eastern Arizona College’s summer classes begin Tuesday, May 31, and there are still many course offerings to choose from—both on-campus and online. These courses will …
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Photo Courtesy Solar AquaGrid, LLC: Project Nexus, which will break ground this fall in central California, aims to test water and energy conservation using solar-panel canopies. By Anna Campbell and Karen Marroquin/Cronkite News …
California to test solar panels over irrigation canals to save water, boost electricity output Read More
File Photo By Nicole Neri/Cronkite News: Near-record low jobless rates have left employers scrambling to fill job vacancies, which has Arizona businesses welcoming the federal government’s decision to add another …
Feds approve 35,000 more work visas, as firms struggle to fill open jobs Read More
Photo Courtesy Bureau of Engraving and Printing Financial success can be defined in different ways. Some people might consider it the ability to purchase luxurious items, while others might simply …
How to set goals to be financially successful Read More
Chief Probation Officer retires and two employees terminated By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com CLIFTON – The Greenlee County Probation Department was rocked by allegations against some of its most senior members. …
Greenlee County Probation Department cleans house amid Arizona Supreme Court investigation Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Pima Valedictorian Justin James raises his cellphone at the end of his speech as he quotes Kanye West. Pima High School graduated 74 students at Edd …
Pima High School walks 74 for the second year in a row Read More