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TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College freshman Emery Daniels was honored as a Presidential Designee at a special reception hosted by the EAC Fine Arts Council last week. …
EAC freshman art student Emery Daniels recognized as Presidential Honoree Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAFFORD – A special event is on the horizon for expectant parents and caregivers of infants in the Safford area. The City of Safford is hosting a Community …
Community Baby Shower to celebrate new and expectant parents in Safford Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Feb. 18 -24, 2025. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While the …
Jail Booking Report for February 18 – 24 Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAFFORD – The city of Safford has announced a road closure for 8th Avenue from Monday, Feb. 24 through Friday, Feb. 28. The closure will be from 26th …
Road closure announcement: 8th Avenue from 26th Street to Discovery Park Boulevard Read More
TweetPinShareFree-range hikers didn’t realize the difficulty of the terrain By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MOUNT GRAHAM – A couple of free-range hikers are safe at home after being plucked from frigid …
Graham County SAR rescues hikers from Mount Graham Read More
TweetPinShareSan Manuel Band of Mission Indians provides a $2.6 million grant for four new classrooms Contributed Article/Courtesy FTUSD FORT THOMAS – The San Carlos Apache Tribe is excited to announce …
Grant funding secured to expand Mt. Turnbull Elementary School Read More TweetPinShareThe following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Feb. 11 – 17, 2025. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for February 11 – 17 Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Have some unsightly trash around your home you’d like to haul to the dump? How about getting rid of it at no charge? For …
Free landfill dumping during Community Pride Days on February 20 – 22 Read More
TweetPinShareBy Kris McBride/EA THATCHER — Families and science enthusiasts can experience hands-on learning at the annual Gila Valley Health and STEAM Festival at Eastern Arizona College. The event is free …
Gila Valley Health and STEAM Festival returns to Eastern Arizona College Read More
TweetPinShareAdditional child sex abuse charges as well By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – After more than three years since the homicide, while imprisoned for possession of child pornography, Eric Lavon …
Imprisoned child predator headed to trial for murder Read More