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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: A large tree was blown down during the storm and knocked out a utility pole, causing a power disruption for the Central area. By Jon Johnson …
Severe thunderstorm causes damage in Central, knocks out power Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: A home still under construction in Central was struck by lightning and burned to the ground during a severe thunderstorm on Monday afternoon. By Jon Johnson …
Lightning burns down home in Central Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Aaron Sean Maddock, 25, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling fentanyl. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A man who sold a large number …
Fentanyl dealer sentenced to 10 years in prison Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: Graham County Deputy County Attorney Garet Kartchner was presented with the Rising Star Award by the APAAC. Contributed Article PHOENIX – On June 24, 2021, at its annual …
Graham County prosecutor receives Rising Star Award Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Renita Moses was booked into jail on two warrants with additional possible charges of DUI and driving on a suspended license pending. Moses was arrested on suspicion …
Wanted woman jailed after DUI crash Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Pima junior quarterback Seth Russell readies to unleash a pass after spotting a receiver on June 17. By Raymundo Frasquillo PIMA – Three other football teams …
Off-season football sessions continue at Pima for 2021 campaign Read More
TweetPinShareFollowing is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from June 15 – June 21, 2021. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for June 15 – 21 Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: Bayacan, LLC, will retrofit a 53-acre greenhouse at NatureSweet to grow cannabis. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – On the longest day of the year, the Graham County …
Graham County BOS approves Bonita commercial cannabis grow Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Pinnacle Fire PIO: Smoke is shown in the distance from a Remote Area Weather Station in the Black Rock area. Contributed Article Size: Approximately 34,192 acres – Containment: …
Containment increases on Pinnacle Fire as fire activity slows Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Carlos Acuna: A manufactured residence on Ann’s Ranch Road burns Saturday afternoon. Manufactured home burns Staff Reports GRAHAM COUNTY – The volunteer Safford Fire Department responded to a …
Multiple fire calls south of Safford Read More