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Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection YUMA – Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents from the Wellton Station apprehended one individual from a group of three illegal aliens they tracked …
Yuma Sector Border Patrol tracks a group of three and finds two deceased Read More
Gila Herald File Photo: Dylan Dorrell (30) gets ready to receive a handoff against Sabino in last year’s playoff game. The AIA has recommended pushing the start of this year’s …
AIA recommends pushing high school football start to September Read More
Damian Hoopes Photo/Twitter: Former Pima wrestler Damian Hoopes has reportedly committed to wrestle for Norwich University. Staff Reports PIMA – Pima Class of 2020 graduate Damian Hoopes announced on Twitter …
Pima wrestler Damian Hoopes commits to Norwich University Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The Graham County Department of Health and Human Services reported the fourth COVID-19 related death for the county Saturday night. The department also advised …
Graham County reports fourth COVID-19 related death Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo File Photo/Gila Herald: A young girl secures her mask with loops over her ears. Several Gila Valley stores are now requiring patrons to wear face coverings while shopping. …
Walmart requires patrons to wear face coverings while shopping Read More
Eugene Bingham, 91, of Safford, passed away July 1, 2020. Eugene was born May 27, 1929, in Safford, to Joseph Henry and Lula Jane Platt Bingham. Gene lived all of his life in Safford. …
Obituary for Eugene Bingham Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The Graham County Department of Health and Human Services announced 17 new positive test results for COVID-19 on Friday, putting Graham County’s total at …
Graham County tops 200 COVID-19 cases Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Raymond Delgado, 61, was booked into the jail on a charge of misconduct involving weapons/prohibited possession of a firearm after allegedly attempting to get into a police …
Felon with a black powder pistol arrested for prohibited possession Read More
Walt Mares File Photo/Gila Herald Column By Melissa Martin Sizzling sunshine, high humidity, sweltering sweat. The recent heatwave scorches our brain and melts our underwear. Why do soaring temperatures lead …
Editorial: Hot temperatures can provoke tempers Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The Safford Fire Department extinguished a house fire believed to have started due to the disposal of spent fireworks. Blaze started by spent fireworks By …
Neighbor alerts residents to house fire Read More