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By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – On Tuesday, the Graham County Department of Health and Human Services announced two new deaths in Graham County attributed to the novel coronavirus COVID-19. One …
Graham County sees two more deaths attributed to COVID-19 Read More
Photo By Jenn Vargas/Creative Commons Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOCRR PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry will soon begin a second round of COVID-19 testing for nearly 38,000 …
Arizona Department of Corrections to begin the second round of mass COVID-19 testing Read More
Contributed Article THATCHER – The Eastern Arizona College Small Business Development Center is now accepting applications for the 2021 CO.STARTERS program aimed at Graham and Greenlee County residents ready to explore their business …
EAC Small Business Development Center accepting applications for its CO.STARTERS program Read More
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from December 22, 2020, through December 28, 2020. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. …
Jail Booking Report for December 22 – 28 Read More
Raymond Reyes Avelar, of Solomon, entered into rest on Dec. 20, 2020, at the age of 76 with his family by his side. He was born in Tiger, Arizona on …
Obituary for Raymond Avelar Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Kyle Vigil was arrested and booked into jail on charges of trespassing and aggravated assault. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – An intoxicated man was incarcerated for …
Intoxicated man jailed for trespassing and assault after incident at bar Read More
Contributed Graphic/Courtesy ADOT Enforcement phase of hands-free bill begins January 1 Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT PHOENIX – Perhaps you’ve seen the acrophobia-inducing public service announcements on TV? Maybe heard the rattlesnake’s …
ADOT distracted driving campaign raises awareness Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Jim Palmer takes part in his last BOS meeting on Dec. 21. After serving the county for 20 years, Palmer retired from his position. By Jon …
After 20 years of service, Palmer says goodbye Read More
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 …
Obituary for David Holloway Read More
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 …
Editorial: Snow, moonlight create magical moment Read More