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Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: A wildfire is burning north of the Gila River along the riverbed near Pima. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – A wildfire erupted just north of …
Wildfire burning along Gila River near Pima Read More
The man and woman were located in a room at the Economy Inn with meth and drug paraphernalia and a 3-year-old girl in tow. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – …
Probation check leads to drug arrest at motel Read More
Photo By Gemma Amor/Creative Commons: Arizona tourist sites were flooded over the Memorial Day weekend with visitors, leading health officials to fear that they will spread the coronavirus and there …
As holiday crowds packed tourist spots, fears rose of COVID-19 spread Read More
Health Department also advises of two new positive tests to bring total to 25 By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – As restrictions ease throughout the state, Graham County has now …
Graham County reports first death due to COVID-19 Read More
Harry Samuel Russell Jr. passed away on May 13, 2020, in Safford. He was born on Sept. 6, 1928, in Schoolcraft, Michigan to Harry S. Sr. and Charlotte Gustin Russell. …
Obituary for Harry Samuel Russell Jr. Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Thomas Hartman, 66, was arrested and booked into the jail on a disorderly conduct charge after allegedly accosting females at a local gas station. Suspect reportedly attempted …
Man arrested for disorderly conduct after accosting females at gas station Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Rachel Laws, 46, was arrested and booked into the jail on drug charges and a warrant after being pulled over for driving at night without her taillights …
Broken taillights lead to warrant and drug arrest Read More
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from May 19, 2020, through May 25, 2020. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. …
Jail Booking Report for May 19 – 25 Read More
Photo By Andre Furtado/Pexels Column By Kristin Savage When times are tough, everybody tries to find ways to keep themselves motivated and happy. Staying in a good mood has a …
Editorial: Ten ways to find happiness in simple things Read More
Graham’s total for the pandemic now at 24 By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – On Monday, the Graham County Health Department released an advisory regarding three new COVID-19 positive …
Health Department advises three new COVID-19 positive test results for Graham County Read More