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Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – Deandre Daniel Casillas, 19, faces numerous charges after allegedly fleeing from police in a borrowed car and then …
Man wrecks borrowed car after fleeing from police Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Sergio Lira’s luck of running from law enforcement came to an end Wednesday and he was booked into jail on multiple charges. Man faces numerous charges, including …
Wanted man apprehended by DPS after yet another flight from law enforcement Read More
Contributed Photo: Scouts, parents, scout leaders, and members of the Gila Valley Rotary Club pose for a photo. Staff Reports SAFFORD – Members of the Gila Valley Rotary Club and …
Boy Scout Troop harvests pecans for fundraiser Read More
Contributed Photo: This graffiti with a racial epithet was discovered on a street in Morenci outside residences of people of color. The epithet in this picture has been redacted by …
Hate speech graffiti hard to clean up in Morenci Read More
Mary Helen Sanchez passed away peacefully on Jan. 8, 2021, in Tucson, Arizona. She was born on Jan. 26, 1947, in Safford, Arizona to Ramon Ruiz and Rachel Talavera Ruiz, …
Obituary for Mary Helen Sanchez Read More
A single online application matches students with 100+ scholarship opportunities Contributed Article/Courtesy ACF SAFFORD— The Arizona Community Foundation’s online scholarship portal is now accepting applications for scholarship funding opportunities. Many …
More than $2 Million in scholarships now available to local students Read More
EAC Photo: Lois Ann Moody takes her oath of office. By Kris McBride THATCHER — The Graham County Community College District Governing Board (Governing Board) welcomed Jeff B. Larson and …
Graham County Community College District Governing Board swears in members, re-elects leaders Read More
Photo By Alex Wong/Getty Images-Cronkite News: President Joe Biden takes the oat of office Wednesday as his wife, Jill, holds the Bible. Even before he was sworn in, Biden unveiled …
Biden’s path to citizenship for immigrants could face an uphill battle Read More
Flags and soldiers replaced the normal revelers at this year’s presidential inauguration due to COVID-19 and security concerns. Column By Mike Bibb What if Washington gave a parade and no …
Editorial: What if Washington gave a parade and nobody came? Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: K’ronda McLaughlin was booked into jail on charges of possession of a dangerous drug and drug paraphernalia, tampering with evidence, aggravated DUI, and a warrant. By Jon …
Wanted woman busted for DUI and drugs after a routine traffic stop Read More