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By Lori Dugan THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College is pleased to announce that its testing centers are now open and are ready for socially-distanced Pearson Vue and Scantron testing. Pearson …
EAC’s Testing Center now open Read More
Lydia Licano, of Safford, passed away in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020, at the age of 90. She was born on Aug. 20, 1929, in Morenci, to …
Obituary for Lydia Licano Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – With everything going on in the world right now, who couldn’t use an uplifting fireworks show on July 4? Well, the town of Pima …
Pima Independence Day fireworks show to be biggest in Graham County Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Christopher Montoya,42, reportedly attempted to hide meth in his rectum when he was booked into the jail on a warrant. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – An …
Man with warrant hides meth in his rectum when booked into jail Read More
Dear Editor: Replying to Jasmine, regarding if it is rude to not wear face masks. More than rude, it is very selfish to not wear one. This virus is not …
Letter to the Editor: Reply about if it is rude to not wear face masks Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – On Thursday night, the Graham County Department of Health and Human Services has reported a third death related to COVID-19 in Graham County. The …
Graham County records third COVID-19 death; eight new cases bring total to 125 Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A man who threatened suicide in front of his girlfriend by pointing a loaded handgun to his own head …
Officers talk down suicidal man with handgun Read More By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – On the day of Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to Arizona, the state reported a new record number of daily positive COVID-19 tests, …
Graham County reports nine new COVID-19 cases to bring the pandemic total to 117 Read More
Walt Mares Photo/Gila Herald: A sign on Ward’s Canyon Road in Clifton reads “Turn Around Don’t Drown” warning motorists not to enter a dip in the road when it is …
Flash flood warning issued for Clifton Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy U.S. Forest Service: A small wisp of smoke from the Shake Fire on Mount Graham can be seen through the trees. The fire was stopped at 1.6 acres …
Shake Fire on Mount Graham quickly suppressed by Forest Service Read More