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Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Deanna Best took first place in both the Judges’ and People’s Choice in the amateur division during the 2019 contest. Prize money to be awarded …
SalsaFest seeks amateur salsa makers to vie for the top prize of $1,000 Read More
Column By Mike Bibb A local news story involving counterfeit money and a couple of less-than-brilliant yahoos was simply too good to ignore. To refer to the incident as being …
Editorial: Is it really fake money or global commerce? Read More
Contributed File Photo/Courtesy ADOT: The Pinto Creek Bridge replacement project will cause the full closure of U.S. Highway 60 between Miami and Superior from the evening of Sunday, Sept. 12 …
Full closure of U.S. 60 between Superior and Miami scheduled for September 12-17 Read More
Greenlee County Courthouse By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com CLIFTON – A Clifton man is facing a possible prison term after allegedly admitting to having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl. …
Clifton man being adjudicated for having a sexual relationship with an underage girl Read More
Column By Walt Mares “If you say it, mean it.” So reads a button I often wear. It is a gentler way of saying, “Put up or shut up.” If …
Editorial: How about an anti-mask, vaccine petition? Read More
Photo By Bryce Carter: The storm damaged the area behind the Cheecharrone Sk8 Shop at 201 E. U.S. Highway 70. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A severe thunderstorm blew …
Severe storm blows through Safford Read More
The Mighty Mountain Kids 4-H Club of Morenci is raising money for the Mt. Graham Safe House in Safford. The facility offers shelter and more for the victims of domestic violence …
Safe House benefits from Morenci 4-H Club Read More
Photo By Stan Bonifacio Sports Photography: Christian Smith (28) and the Safford Bulldogs ran away from the Pima Roughriders in the second half on their way to a 23-6 victory. …
Safford goes to 2-0 with victory over Pima Read More
Border fence near Yuma Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection YUMA – On September 1, 2021, a Border Patrol Agent (BPA) assigned to the U.S. Border Patrol Station (USBP) …
Migrant who fell from border barrier dies from injuries Read More
Column By Mike Bibb A “comfort animal, often called an “emotional support animal,” is a “therapy animal, usually a dog, that is specially trained to provide comforting companionship and an …
Editorial: Comfort animals, flashbacks, climate change, and other confusing things Read More