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Test came from clinic at Pima Junior High School By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – A second positive test for the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has been confirmed for Graham County. …
Graham County receives second positive COVID-19 test Read More
Photo Courtesy Doug Ducey via Twitter: Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday activated the Arizona National Guard to restock grocery stores and food banks. He also urged Arizonans to volunteer at …
Arizonans react to governor’s latest moves to halt COVID-19 Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman, right, shown here with EAC President Todd Haynie during a 2019 visit, announced with Governor Doug Ducey on …
Schools to remain closed at least until April 10 Read More
Photo By Todd Haynie: Eastern Arizona College’s annual commencement ceremony has been canceled due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Pictured are EAC Early Childhood professor, JoAnn Morales, center, her daughter, Santana, …
EAC cancels spring commencement, enhances social distancing guidelines Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Arturo Luna was arrested on a drug warrant and booked into the Graham County Adult Detention Facility on March 9. He was later released Wednesday, March 18, …
Cop busts bicyclist with drug warrant; charges later dismissed without prejudice in COVID-19 purge Read More
A dirt biker rides through the Hot Well Dunes, which is a nationally-known recreation area. The Bureau of Land Management is temporarily suspending fees on public lands across America. Contributed …
BLM temporarily suspends entrance fees on public lands across America Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The city of Safford continues to assist those impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic. Contributed Article SAFFORD – With the recent announcement by Governor Doug Ducey …
Safford announces utility billing discounts Read More
Contributed Photo: Takeout parking only signs were dropped off Friday morning in front of El Coronado restaurant in Downtown Safford. Governor Doug Ducey’s executive order closes bars, allows restaurants to …
Safford drops off takeout parking signs to local restaurants Read More
The following is a list of local restaurants and their information. Click on the name of the restaurant to be redirected to each one’s website or Facebook page. Arby’s (928) …
Local restaurant listings Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The Graham County Department of Health and Human Services will hold its final day of a special COVID-19 testing clinic at Pima Junior High on …
Pima COVID-19 test results delayed due to glut at the state lab Read More