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TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The Safford Regional Airport is seeking the public’s input on passenger flights to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Those familiar …
Passenger air service from Safford to Phoenix? Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAFFORD – For a true Norman Rockwellesque, small-town, Hallmark movie-of-the-week Main Street U.S.A. event this season, be sure to be in Downtown Safford on Friday, Nov. 26, for …
20th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Merry Main Street this Friday Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy SPD: A 26-year-old man was taken into custody after allegedly stealing a vehicle and then crashing it during a police pursuit on Tuesday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD …
Man wrecks stolen vehicle during police pursuit Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Downtown Safford will experience some power outages as its electrical infrastructure is replaced with new equipment later this month. Staff Reports SAFFORD – The city …
Downtown Safford to receive electrical service upgrades Read More
TweetPinShareGovernment leaders to meet Thursday to discuss possible new mitigation efforts By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – The increase of positive tests for COVID-19, recent deaths attributed to the …
Graham County has ‘community spread’ of COVID-19 Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy U.S. Census 2020 By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com ARIZONA – One of the most important things a person can do for their community with the most ease is to …
Census is almost over, hurry to be counted and possibly win prizes Read More
TweetPinShareJon 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
TweetPinShareContributed 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
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy City of Safford Per city of Safford Resolution 19-013, adopted by Safford City Council on May 13, 2019, the following fees are eligible for waiver effective July 1, …
Safford to waive new home construction fees for next fiscal year Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Starting Monday, May 6, the city of Safford will be collecting its blue recycle bins and will go back to twice-a-week regular trash pickups. Council …
Safford bids adieu to Friedman Recycling Read More