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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — There’s no better way to welcome the Christmas season in the Gila Valley than with the heartwarming, hometown magic of the 24th annual Merry …
Kick off the holidays with the 24th annual Merry Main Street in Downtown Safford Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College (EAC) invites the community to experience the awe and majesty of Handel’s Messiah at its 89th consecutive performance. This beloved holiday tradition will occur …
Eastern Arizona College presents 89th annual performance of Handel’s Messiah Read More
TweetPinShareSanta Claus will be there By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — During the festive holiday season, the Safford Police Department and Graham County Substance Abuse Coalition would like to remind …
SPD and Substance Abuse Coalition team up for family-friendly event Read More
TweetPinShareThe festive season is fast approaching, meaning it’s time to start fretting over finding that perfect gift. While socks, gadgets, and kids’ toys pile up under the tree, it’s high …
Ditch the Gifts: Experiences Are the Real Showstoppers This Christmas Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Pima Wish Trees are now up at Pima Town Hall and the Pima Public Library. Town requests angel tags be fulfilled and returned by Dec. 14 …
Tis’ the season of Pima Wish Trees Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – With the holiday season kicking into full gear, the city of Safford has announced it will be having its …
Safford announces the second annual Angel Wish Tree Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Toys for Tots coordinator Greg St. Hilaire poses with a stack of toys in his warehouse. St. Hilaire urges the community to sign up for …
Time to sign up for Toys for Tots Read More
TweetPinShareBy Callie Walters/EAC THATCHER – The Department of Music at Eastern Arizona College is pleased to announce its preparations for this year’s production of Handel’s Messiah. The 88th annual performance of this …
EAC’s Music Department invites the public to join Handel’s Messiah Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Mike Bibb Merry Christmas – If you’re into that stuff. Since I intentionally procrastinated long enough to avoid sending silly Christmas cards, instead I’ll spend a few moments …
Editorial: On Santa’s laptop, click, click, click Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Gila Herald: From left, Noah and Nadalie Rivera tell Santa Clause (Gabe Ferrin) what they would like for Christmas at the Pima Town Christmas Tree lighting event. By Jon …
Pima opens the holiday season with lighting of the town’s Christmas Tree Read More