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Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: After having its liquor license suspended for failing to follow COVID-19 protocols, Sarah’s Bull Pen reported that it is back in business. By Jon Johnson …
Sarah’s Bull Pen back in business Read More
Test positivity rate dips below 1 percent for the week of February 21, with only 203 currently active cases By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The Graham County Department of …
Graham County records the lowest COVID-19 test positivity rate in the state Read More
Photo By Glenn Fawcet/U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Customs and Border Protection officials in February process asylum seekers who had been waiting in Mexico under the Migrant Protection Protocols. The …
Biden insists border is closed, unveils plan to halt migrants at source Read More
Graphic Courtesy ADOT: Artist rendering of the new Pinto Creek bridge. Restrictions for Thursday, March 11, are canceled Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT GILA COUNTY – Lane restrictions on U.S. Highway 60 …
Update on U.S. 60 daytime lane restrictions for Pinto Creek Bridge project Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Trett Wiltbank heads for a shot up the middle during Pima’s 66-51 opening-round win over Gilbert Arete Prep. Will host No. 6 Phoenix Country Day School …
Pima defeats Gilbert Arete Prep to move on to quarterfinals Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Nevaeh Grant drives the ball past a pick set by Ashlynn Charlson. Pima destroyed Scottsdale Prep in the opening round of the State Championships, 82-21. Will …
Top-ranked Pima girls blow out Scottsdale Prep in opening round of state playoffs Read More
File Photo Courtesy the White House: Joe Biden signs an Executive Order. Column By Mike Bibb According to Fox News and Military.com, on Feb. 25, 2021, more than 30 Democrat …
Editorial: Is Biden competent to carry the nuclear football? Read More
Photo By njxw/Creative Commons: A little-discussed part fo the American Rescue Plan, the latest pandemic relief bill, would expand the size and availability of the child tax credit, which could …
COVID-19 relief would overhaul, boost aid for 1.5 million Arizona children Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Mia Ontiveros defends against Trivium Prep junior Lexi Collter connecting with an open teammate during the first half. The Morenci sophomore did not score, but the …
Morenci girls head to White Mountains for Round of 16 pairing Read More
James M. “Jim” Whitmire, of Safford, passed away in the early morning hours of Feb. 22, 2021, at his home. He was born on Dec. 22, 1939, in Willcox, Arizona …
Obituary for James ‘Jim’ Whitmire Read More