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A 14-year-old student at Safford Middle School was recently arrested after authorities located two marijuana buds in his backpack while the student was at school. Pictured are two buds of …
Junior high student caught with pot at school Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: A Thatcher Fire Department wildland firetruck inspects a wildland fire near the Gila River. The fire turned out to be a farmer’s controlled burn. By Jon …
Thatcher wildland fire confirmed as a controlled burn Read More
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Feb. 5, 2018, through Feb. 11, 2018. All information is from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Booking Report for February 5 – 11 Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy Jason and Maria Kouts: Josiah Kouts and his mother, Maria Kouts, take in the sights of Paris, France. Josiah died of a heroin overdose Tuesday, Jan. 23. As …
Josiah’s story – part one Read More
Photo By Walt Mares: Greenlee County Spelling Bee runner-up Isabella Campbell, left, and county champion Cambri McCauley proudly hold plaques awarded for their top two finishes at the 2017-18 Spelling Bee. …
Morenci’s McCauley wins 2017-18 Greenlee County Spelling Bee Read More
By Taryn Lamb THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College offers the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams to help you receive college credit for what you already know for a fraction …
EAC offers CLEP exams for students wanting to ‘test out’ Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy EAC: Paul Anger, EASI director, left, presents Educator of the Year awards to Becky Bell, Duncan High School teacher, middle, and Thatcher fifth-grade teacher Allie Wren. By Paul Anger …
EAC Announces EASI 2017 STEM Educators of the Year Read More
Photo By Raymundo Frasquillo Here is a list of the state basketball tournaments for local teams. 1A Girls The No. 1 Fort Thomas Apaches will play No. 16 The Gregory …
State Basketball Tournament brackets released Read More
Photo By Raymundo Frasquillo: The Pima Roughriders went undefeated at home for the second year in a row after beating the Morenci Wildcats 40-35 in the 2A East Regional Championship …
Pima repeats as regional champs Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy EAC: EAC’s Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic Program has received a five-year accreditation. By Kris McBride THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic Program has …
Eastern Arizona College EMT and Paramedic Program awarded national accreditation through 2023 Read More