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Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Fort Thomas’ Jasmine Olivar pulls up in transition. The Rock Point Cougars prevailed in the girls 1A Championship game, 64-43. Rock Point wins State Championship, 64-43 …
Fort Thomas finishes as State Runners-Up Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Pima center Ashlynn Chlarson shows off her ball-handling skills as she goes coast-to-coast for the score. Pima defeated San Carlos 71-39 to move onto the 2A …
Pima continues march toward repeat championship Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Grant Ashby mans up Trivium’s Aj Williams. Pima defeated Trivium Prep 55-41 to move onto the semifinals against No. 2 Scottsdale Christian. Roughriders to face No. …
Pima avenges regular-season loss by upending Trivium Prep in the quarterfinals Read More
Roger P. Garcia, formerly of Solomon, (most recently of Mesa) passed away on Feb. 14, 2022, in a cabin in Heber, Arizona, surrounded by his loving family at the age …
Obituary for Roger Garcia Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy EAC: Trooper Braden McBride explains firearm safety to attendees at the 2020 Gila Valley Health and STEAM Festival. Contributed Article THATCHER – Eastern Arizona College (EAC) is teaming …
Eighth annual Gila Valley Health and S.T.E.A.M. Festival coming to EAC Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: From left, Safford officers Cota and Knight chat with SPD Chief Glen Orr after enjoying the meal. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The synergistic relationship …
Attorney’s Office recognizes law enforcement with 3rd annual appreciation luncheon Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Nearly 880 pounds of meth and more than 110 pounds of suspected fentanyl were seized at the Mexico border hidden in an RV …
CBP Port of Lukeville officers seize massive meth/fentanyl load Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Senior Devanie Medina (14) and junior Mia Ontiveros (13) pressure Glendale Prep freshman ball handler Maggie Hawkins. Morenci advanced to the state tourney with a 66-18 …
Morenci girls pull away early during play-in round Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Bradley Curtis gets fouled on a dunk attempt against Parker in Round 1 of the 3A Boys State Basketball Playoffs on Wednesday night. The Eagles handled …
Eagles notch first playoff win under Hull era with superb team performance Read More
Column By Melissa Martin Controlling access to information is a way of controlling the people. Using the guise of pandemic misinformation is just another tactic to wield power over the …
Editorial: Will Biden flip the internet “kill switch”? Read More