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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: AZ Air Ventures gave a presentation to the aviation class at Pima High School on Tuesday and took students into the air for a tethered hot …
Pima aviation class gets first-hand experience with hot air balloon thanks to AZ Air Ventures Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Vernon Batty has been hired as the new Pima Town Manager. He will officially begin his tenure on Oct. 5. New hire looks to heal differences …
Pima hires Vernon Batty as new town manager Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: From left, Adrian Betti shows his support for first-time triathlon participant Elizabeth Boatright by joining her for the mini after completing the sprint. Betti tied for …
A Tri(umphant) return! Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy Bonnie Briscoe: Local DAR Gila Valley Chapter prepares for in-person Constitution Week program. Pictures are, back, from left, Bonnie Briscoe, Paula Price, Stephanie Newton, Talana Hooper, “John Hancock” …
DAR celebrates Constitution Week Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Graham County Chamber of Commerce: The AZ Air Ventures balloon will take part in this year’s Hot Air Balloon Glow at SalsaFest on Friday, Sept. 24, starting at …
Hot air balloon to return to SalsaFest Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Thatcher’s Joshua Mangum (30) looks for an opening. The Eagles defeated the visiting Tucson Sabino Sabercats 45-28. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com Thatcher – The game of …
Thatcher gets convincing win over Sabino to keep top spot in 3A South Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GREENLEE COUNTY – On Friday, the Greenlee County Health Department reported two new deaths attributed to COVID-19. The additional deaths increase the county’s total to 15 …
Greenlee County reports two new deaths attributed to COVID-19 Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Racers enjoy the gorgeous weather during the bike portion during the 2019 event. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – Today, Thursday, Sept. 16, is the last …
Last day to sign up for the 12th annual Tri Community Tri Read More
TweetPinShare(Photo for illustration purposes) This photo shows how to administer Narcan Nasal Spray. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The opioid-antagonist Narcan (naloxone) revived two separate fentanyl overdose patients that …
Narcan revives separate fentanyl overdose victims just days apart Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: Registration for the annual SalsaFest Chihuahua Race is now open online. Contributed Article/Courtesy Graham County Chamber of Commerce GRAHAM COUNTY – The Graham County Chamber of Commerce is …
SalsaFest Chihuahua Race registration is now open online Read More