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Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Thatcher’s Ashlyn Thompson drives into the lane. Thatcher defeated ALA-Ironwood, 59-29 on Friday night. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – The Thatcher Eagles girl’s basketball team …
Eagles soar over Warriors Read More
Smartwatches are extensions of your smartphone as it offers a plethora of features that you can use with a tap of your finger. This touchscreen-enable wristwatch has become a popular …
Six fitness benefits in wearing a smartwatch Read More
Aside from its gorgeous landscapes, Arizona is known for its bustling farming industry. Arizona’s good water control and soil quality combined with frequent sunny weather make it the perfect place …
Do you own a farming business in Arizona? Here’s some important advice Read More
SAFFORD – Rory Allen Wilson, of Safford, passed away in Tucson, Arizona, on Jan. 21, 2022, at the age of 73. Rory was born on May 15, 1948. in Douglas, …
Obituary for Rory Allen Wilson Read More
EAC Photo: Balloons fly over Thatcher. By Paul Anger/EAC Discovery Park Campus THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s Discovery Park Campus was honored to participate in the 2022 inaugural Gila Valley …
EAC Discovery Park Campus participates in the 2022 inaugural Gila Valley Balloon Extravaganza Read More
Contributed Article SAFFORD — The Graham Greenlee Tax Credit Coalition is a collaborative of local nonprofits promoting the dollar-for-dollar Arizona income tax credit given to people who donate to qualified …
Local tax credit coalition helps tax dollars stay local Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Aaron Adrian Garza, 28, shown here in a September 2020 booking photo, is charged with murder in the first degree regarding the November 2019 death of his …
Garza baby murder trial postponed awaiting DCS records Read More
Contributed Photo: Pictured is the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Column By Mike Bibb I guess a few folks are reading my commentary in the Gila Herald. Recently, I’ve had …
Editorial: Not opposed to vaccines, just need more choices Read More
Contributed Article WASHINGTON D.C. – The demand for at-home COVID-19 tests continues to grow but test kits are in short supply. Fake and unauthorized at-home kits are popping up online as …
Beware of fake COVID tests online Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – New cases of COVID-19 continue to surge in Graham and Greenlee counties, with Graham County averaging about 100 new cases per day for …
Graham County averaging 100 new COVID-19 cases per day; sees two additional deaths this week Read More