Obituary for Kenneth C. Lee
Kenneth C. Lee, 89, of Thatcher, Arizona, peacefully entered into eternal rest on June 25, 2021, with his daughters at his side. Ken was born on Jan. 27, 1932, in …
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Obituary for Christopher Woods
Christopher M. Woods was born in Safford, Arizona, on Dec. 18, 1948, to his two loving parents, Bailey Ray Woods and Betty Ann Baker. Chris lived in the Thatcher community …
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Gila Valley set to celebrate Independence Day this weekend
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM AND GREENLEE COUNTIES – Our nation’s Independence Day will have various celebrations throughout local communities this weekend. Graham County Pima The festivities start off in …
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Senate passes resolution honoring fallen Granite Mountain Hotshots
Screenshot from a video by Dana Hollister of the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial in Yarnell, Arizona. Contributed Article WASHINGTON D.C. – On Tuesday, ahead of the eight-year anniversary of the …
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Editorial: El Paso, root causes, F-15s and nuclear weapons
Column By Mike Bibb While Vice President Kamala Harris was preparing to depart to El Paso, Texas for her first-ever visit to the U.S. – Mexico border — as VP …
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Jail Booking Report for June 21 – 28
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from June 21 – 28, 2021. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While the …
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Four lightning-caused fire ignitions in Pinaleño Mountain Range, three above Turkey Flat on Mount Graham
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Lightning started four fires in the Pinaleño Mountain Range on Monday, with three above Turkey Flat. Those three fires are burning single snags with some …
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Representatives O’Halleran, Schrier, DelBene, and Slotkin reintroduce bill to expand Medicare to include vision care
Photo By Michigan Medicine Contributed Article WASHINGTON D.C. – Yesterday, Representatives Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Elissa Slotkin(MI-08), and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) reintroduced the Medicare Vision Act of 2021 to expand Medicare coverage to provide affordable …
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First Baptist Church of Safford invites children to Vacation Bible School this Summer
Contributed Article Safford – Is your child looking for something fun and exciting to do this July? From the minute children arrive at Mystery Island, they’ll uncover truths about God …
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Time to sign up for youth football
Contributed Photo/Courtesy Desirae Mendez: It’s time to sign up for American Youth Football. Staff Reports GRAHAM COUNTY – The time is now to sign your children up to play on …
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