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Robert Lopez Escobedo “Bobby”, 84, of Solomon, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 5, 2020. He was born April 5, 1936, in Solomon, Arizona to Sesario and Nicolasa Escobedo, with …
Obituary for Robert Lopez Escobedo Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: One of Greg St. Hilaire’s favorite pleasures is to hand out toys to girls and boys. He encourages those interested to sign up to receive …
Last two weekends to sign up for Toys for Tots Read More
AIA recommends winter sports be postponed By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The novel coronavirus COVID-19 continues to ramp up this fall/winter season as 1,996 new positive tests were reported …
COVID-19 continues to spread throughout Graham and Greenlee counties Read More
Trout diverted to Roper Lake and Dankworth Pond Photo By Diane Drobka: the Arizona Game & Fish Department will take advantage of low water levels due to an absent monsoon …
Cluff Pond trout stocking temporarily suspended for dam valve replacement Read More
Gale Hansen Barney passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, peacefully in her home after a battle with congestive heart failure. Gale moved to the Gila Valley after her marriage to Rex …
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Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Thatcher placed first in the six-team 5th Copper Hills Invitational on Oct. 28. Team members are, from left, Dean Haller, Derek Berringer-Smith, Bryce Larson (Open winner), …
Thatcher cross country boys third, Morenci fifth, Safford sixth at sectionals; Eagles first, Safford second, Morenci fifth in Copper Hills Invitational Read More
File Photo By Stan Bonifacio: Thatcher QB Mark Wren searches for an opening. Wren has excelled since his transition to running back and was recently recognized for his big night …
Thatcher’s Mark Wren nominated for Ed Doherty Award Read More
Photo Courtesy Greenlee County: Greenlee County Sheriff Tim Sumner held off stiff competition and was victorious in his re-election bid. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GREENLEE COUNTY – With a parity …
Sumner re-elected as Greenlee County Sheriff Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo File Photo/Gila Herald: Positive COVID-19 tests prompted the cancelation of Fort Thomas’ football and volleyball seasons, and now the school district will return to distance learning for the …
COVID-19 outbreak at Fort Thomas School District prompts response from health departments Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Ashleigh Wilhelm, left, and Ryan Lapsley were booked into the jail and are facing numerous charges regarding drugs, felony flight, theft, fraud, and more. Phoenix-area couple lead …
Criminal couple flee from cops but can’t escape the long arm of the law Read More