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TweetPinShareThe Safford City-Graham County Library will be utilizing The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros for the NEA Big Read. Graham County will come together to read and celebrate …
The NEA Big Read returns to the Safford Library Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Tyler Chaffin was booked on charges of aggravated DUI, endangerment, felony flight from pursuing law enforcement, and reckless driving. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A …
Man jailed after speeding 125 mph while allegedly intoxicated Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Senator Mark Kelly toured Graham and Greenlee counties on Tuesday and spoke with a variety of constituents and leaders in public and private sectors. By Jon …
Senator Mark Kelly tours Graham and Greenlee counties Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Natalya Woods, then 13, of Duncan, works on her sidewalk chalk art for animal awareness during the 2019 SalsaFest. Contributed Article/Courtesy Graham County Chamber of Commerce …
Fine Art Show to run in conjunction with SalsaFest Read More
TweetPinShareFile Photo By Mythili Gubbi/Cronkite News Graham County lists 719 active cases By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – On Tuesday, the Graham County Department of Health and Human Services announced …
Graham County announces four new deaths from COVID-19, 162 new cases Read More
TweetPinShareFollowing is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Aug. 31 – Sept. 6, 2021. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for August 31 – September 6 Read More
TweetPinShareMGRMC File Photo By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A Department of Child Safety (DCS) case was opened in late August after a woman gave birth to a baby at …
Woman allegedly gives birth while on illicit drugs Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Deanna Best took first place in both the Judges’ and People’s Choice in the amateur division during the 2019 contest. Prize money to be awarded …
SalsaFest seeks amateur salsa makers to vie for the top prize of $1,000 Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Bryce Carter: The storm damaged the area behind the Cheecharrone Sk8 Shop at 201 E. U.S. Highway 70. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A severe thunderstorm blew …
Severe storm blows through Safford Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Stan Bonifacio Sports Photography: Christian Smith (28) and the Safford Bulldogs ran away from the Pima Roughriders in the second half on their way to a 23-6 victory. …
Safford goes to 2-0 with victory over Pima Read More