Obituary for Barney Jerome Patton
Barney Jerome Patton, 82, of Fort Thomas, Arizona, passed into eternity on Saturday, May 9, 2020, in Tucson. He was born on May 20, 1937, in El Paso, Texas, to Barney …
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Pima graduates looking to put on own ceremony not associated with the school
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Pima Seniors, front, from left, Cris Rodriguez, Ethan Davis, Jarom Bigler, and back, from left, Madison Graves, and Katie Wright are looking into an alternative location …
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Willcox man jailed after a drunken altercation over perceived sexual attraction
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Johnny Lee Johnson, 24, was arrested and booked into the jail on charges of assault, aggravated assault, and disorderly conduct. Additional possible DUI charges are pending. By …
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Local First Arizona raises more than $1 million in grants for Arizona’s small businesses
Simpson Hotel in Duncan one recipient Contributed Article PHOENIX – In just one month, Local First Arizona was able to raise more than $1 million through the Small Business Relief …
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Health Department reports three new COVID-19 cases to bring total to 21
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Since the start of the pandemic, there have now been 21 positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests for COVID-19 in Graham County. The Graham …
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Freeport begins furloughing employees at Safford Operations
Freeport McMoRan Image: Aerial view of the Lone Star copper leach project adjacent to its Safford Mine. Lab sites may be next By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – While employees …
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Ducey announces gyms and pools can reopen Wednesday, May 13; major league sports can return Saturday, May 16 without fans in attendance
Doug Ducey announced gyms and pools can reopen Wednesday, May 13, and major league sports can resume Saturday, May 16. Stay at home order ends Friday, May 15 By Jon …
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Governor Ducey news release video
Watch Governor Doug Ducey’s press conference.
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Jail Booking Report for May 5 – 11
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from May 5, 2020, through May 11, 2020. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. …
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Man discharges firearm to solicit help with stranded car near river
A man fired his handgun into the ground after getting his car stuck near the Gila River on Friday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A man fired his …
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