Obituary for David Holloway
David Oliver Holloway, of Safford, passed away on Dec. 13, 2020, at his home with his family at his side. He was born on April 10, 1927, in Ada, Oklahoma …
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Editorial: Snow, moonlight create magical moment
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Snow flurries descend on the Twilight area of Mount Graham. A childhood memory that time can never fade Column By Walter Mares The location is …
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Arizona surpasses 500,000 total COVID-19 cases
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PHOENIX – The saying goes that it’s always darkest before the dawn and healthcare providers across the state are hoping that holds true for the fight …
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Graham County’s active COVID-19 numbers now under 1,000
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – While double-digit increases of new positive tests still occur daily, a greater number of previously diagnosed COVID-19 cases have now dropped the active case …
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A Free Ride: Erick Cedeño cycles 2,200 miles to experience the Underground Railroad
Photo Courtesy Erick Cedeño: Erick Cedeño has twice cycled 2,200 miles to follow the path of the Underground Railroad because he “wanted to see what it felt like.” Arizona’s ‘Bicycle …
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Four ways to get through university
Photo By Lori Dugan/EAC There is no doubt that university has the capability to be incredibly stressful if a person is not well prepared for it. From trying to stay …
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Obituary for Floyd Jones
Floyd I. Jones, 82, of Safford, passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford. He was born on March 4, 1938, in Del …
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PJ’s Cafe owner indicted on tax fraud and forgery charges
Walt Mares Photo/Gila Herald: PJ’s Cafe owner Jackie Norton has been accused of tax fraud. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com CLIFTON – PJ’s Cafe owner Jackie Marie Norton, 78, is accused …
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A true Christmas story: How Rudolph came to life
Image Courtesy NBC Universal: Rankin/Bass’ animated “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” premiered on NBC in 1964 and is the longest-running Christmas special. The initial story behind Rudolph was made in 1939 …
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Outbreak at FCI-Safford continues to drive new numbers as additional Safford resident’s death attributed to COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak at FCI-Safford continues to drive Graham County’s new case count. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com The Graham County Department of Health and Human Services (GCDHHS) reported 120 new …
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