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Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from July 7 – 19, 2021. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While the …
Jail Booking Report for July 7 – 19 Read More
Graphic Courtesy ADOT: Artist rendering of the new Pinto Creek bridge. Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT GILA COUNTY – Full overnight closures of U.S. Highway 60 between Miami and Superior are scheduled …
Overnight closures of U.S. Highway 60 between Miami and Superior are scheduled for July 21 and 28 Read More
Photo By Mike Bibb: A closed notice was posted in the drive-through lane of the local Taco Bell. Column By Mike Bibb In what has become a sign of the …
Editorial: Sign of the times Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy McKayla Martinez: Smoke rises from the Jacobsen Fire on Mount Graham on Friday. As of Monday, it was listed as being controlled. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MOUNT GRAHAM …
Mother Nature starts and stops fire on Mount Graham Read More
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