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Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran has called for more COVID-19 testing. Contributed Article VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK — Today, as some states, including Arizona, begin the …
O’Halleran urges coordinated, national testing strategy Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Arnold Sanchez was booked into jail on charges of DUI and leaving the scene of an accident. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SOLOMON – A two-vehicle non-injury collision …
Man jailed for DUI after crashing truck and fleeing scene Read More
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from April 30, 2020, through May 4, 2020. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. …
Jail Booking Report for April 30 – May 4 Read More
Contributed Article SAFFORD—The Arizona Community Foundation of the Gila Valley has granted funding to five local nonprofit organizations providing immediate relief during the crisis. Funding has been distributed from the …
ACF of the Gila Valley funding supports COVID-19 immediate relief needs Read More
Photo By ADOT Annual national condition analysis gives state’s bridges positive review Contributed Article PHOENIX – Bridges in Arizona have again been ranked among the best in the nation in …
Arizona highway bridges rated among best in nation Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy TPD: The male black bear was treed in Thatcher before being tranquilized and removed by the Arizona Game & Fish Department. The bear was then euthanized per department …
Juvenile male black bear extricated from Thatcher neighborhood Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – A 17-year-old female skateboarder was hospitalized Monday, April 27, after being struck by a Jeep Cherokee while she was …
Skateboarder struck by Jeep Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Agents seized 11 kilograms of cocaine that was dropped from a drone. Contributed Article By U.S. Customs and Border Protection YUMA – Yuma …
Yuma Sector agents intercept narcotics dropped from drones Read More
The “Invest in Safford Gift Certificate Stimulus Program” has been renewed to include businesses throughout Graham County. Contributed Article Safford – The popular “Invest in Safford Gift Certificate Stimulus Program” …
‘Invest in Safford Gift Certificate Program’ renewed to include all of Graham County Read More
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announces phase 1 reopening procedures for Arizona. “Arizona is headed in the right direction. Get your haircut, get something to eat, and head home. That’s where …
Governor Ducey says retail stores and salons can reopen May 8; restaurants allowed dine-in service starting May 11 Read More