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Officers assisted a confused elderly man at the Circle K by Firth Park. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Police officers in Safford not only fight crime but wear a …
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Angelina R. Contreras “Angie”, 89, of Clifton, entered into eternal rest Sept. 29, 2020, in her home with her family by her side. She was born Nov. 27, 1930, in …
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County lists 907 cases with 724 recoveries By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Graham County is still in the moderate transmission status for business reopening despite its cases per 100,000 …
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Contributed Photo: The family of Kayla is offering a $2,000 reward for her safe return. The dog has been missing for a month. Staff Reports SAFFORD – It has been …
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Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Morenci sophomore Mia Ontiveros (7) blocks a hit by Pima senior Kali Nelson (24) during set four. However, two other Nelson hits scored points 23 and …
Wildcats take 2-1 region mark into home match with 1-2 Bobcats Thursday Read More
The I-17 interchange at Happy Valley Road in north Phoenix will have the state’s first full diverging interchange, like this one found in Washington State. It is scheduled to open …
Diverging Diamond interchange opens soon at I-17 and Happy Valley Road Read More By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Graham County has now exceeded 900 cases of COVID-19. The Graham County Department of Health and Human Services reported three new positive results for …
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The Border Patrol seized a record-breaking amount of meth along with fentanyl during an inspection at the Nogales Mariposa Cargo Facility at the border in Nogales on Friday. Drug seizure …
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Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Harrison Scott Blake, 36, of Safford, pleaded guilty to molestation of a child and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – …
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Jim L. Bleak, of Thatcher, entered into eternal rest at his home on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. Jim was born on Jan. 18, 1940, in Pima, to Charles Milton Bleak …
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