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Contributed Photo: Graham County has announced two new deaths attributed to COVID-19, bringing the total for the pandemic to 85. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Graham County and Arizona …
Graham County Health Department announces two new deaths attributed to COVID-19 Read More
Photo Courtesy GCAO: C. Allan Perkins has been named Graham County Chief Deputy County Attorney. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Which once was old is new again. In December …
Perkins named Graham County Chief Deputy County Attorney Read More
Contributed Photo: Rep. Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01) and Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speak at the intersection of SR 347 and Riggs Road. Contributed Article MARICOPA – Last week, Congressman …
O’Halleran hosts Secretary Buttigieg to talk Arizona infrastructure Read More
Photo Courtesy SPD: Richard Bencomo Lopez, 59, was reported missing July 12. He was found deceased near his truck along the Gila River on Saturday, July 17. Sheriff’s Office has …
Missing Safford man found deceased along Gila River Read More
Photo Courtesy BLM: Haekel Road has been washed out just south of the turnoff with Artesia Road. The damage occurred during a monsoon storm on Sunday night. Staff Reports GRAHAM …
Haekel Road closed due to monsoon damage Read More
ADOT crews repairing soil erosion under roadway Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT BENSON – Motorists should plan for an extended closure of State Route 80 between Benson and St. David while crews …
Plan for closure, detour of SR 80 between Benson, St. David Read More
Column By Mike Bibb Sometimes, I think President Joe Biden has an occasional adverse reaction to too much ice cream. Now, he’s saying our election process is the worst since …
Editorial: The worst since the Civil War? Read More
Graphic Courtesy ADOT: Artist rendering of the new Pinto Creek bridge. Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT GILA COUNTY – A full overnight closure of U.S. Highway 60 between Miami and Superior is scheduled …
Overnight closure of U.S. 60 between Miami, Superior scheduled for July 21 Read More
Photo courtesy Maricopa County Elections Department: Auditors said last week that they have completed their review of more than 2 million ballots cast in Maricopa County in the 2020 general …
Arizona Democrats call for audit probe, as federal panel starts its own Read More
Beth Ann Russell, 81, of Safford, entered into eternity on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. On Nov. 8, 1939, she was born in …
Obituary for Beth Ann Russell Read More