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TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: George Houser has been charged with aggravated assault after striking an officer in his face with a canned food item. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – …
Elderly man jailed after pelting officers with canned food Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Christopher Jacob Garrobo, 32, was booked on a warrant while additional drug charges were long-formed awaiting lab analysis. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Christopher Jacob Garrobo, …
Wanted man caught with date rape drug Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Santa Claus marked the end of the 24th annual Light Parade in Downtown Safford on Saturday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The 24th annual Downtown …
2021 Light Parade biggest yet Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Jojo Ruelas lays one up against Catalina on Friday night. The Bulldogs defeated the Trojans 87-24. Home opener is first victory for new coach Danny Smith …
Safford boys destroy Catalina Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Safford’s defense converges to block a shot by Catalina’s Vida Peterson. The Bulldogs won their season opener 66-34. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The Safford …
Safford girls blow out Catalina Read More
TweetPinShareCounty has seen nearly a death per day for the past 10 days By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – The sudden increase in deaths from COVID-19 in Graham County …
Graham County reports two additional COVID-19 deaths Read More
TweetPinShareNarcan nasal spray was developed for use by first responders, and friends and family members of those with opiate addiction to counteract the effect and save lives from deadly overdoses. …
Officer saves overdose victim Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAFFORD – The Christmas season is upon the Gila Valley confirmed by the 24th annual Light Parade in Downtown Safford on Saturday night. The theme for this year’s …
Safford’s 24th annual Light Parade is Saturday night Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Saydee Allred drives the lane Tuesday night against Fort Thomas. Allred went for 21 Thursday night against San Carlos to help the Roughriders with the …
Pima girls and boys basketball teams sweep San Carlos Read More
TweetPinShareContributed File Photo/Courtesy GCSO: John Paul Contreras, 28, is wanted on two separate warrants for shoplifting and for questioning in several other shoplifting cases. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – …
Wanted shoplifter allegedly steals police scanner Read More