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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
TweetPinShareContributed Article SOLOMON – Due to a Solomon Elementary School District Governing Board vacancy, the Graham County School Superintendent is seeking candidates to fill this seat. Per ARS §15-302 …
Superintendant seeks candidates for Solomon Elementary School District Governing Board Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Feb. 4 – 10, 2025. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for February 4 – 10 Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – Graham County Sheriff’s Office K9 Kukui earned his kibble on Monday morning when he located a wanted man armed with a hatchet hiding …
GCSO K9 Kukui rousts hiding suspect Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – On Monday, the Safford City Council approved the Safford Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee’s recommendation to name a newly planned park for 8th Avenue …
New park at 8th Avenue to be named after former mayor Jason Kouts Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – Nicholas Gonzales, 27, was arrested and booked into the Graham County Adult Detention Facility early Sunday morning following a series of events that included …
Man arrested after domestic disturbance involving firearms Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EA Thatcher — Eastern Arizona College’s Career Services Center is launching a gently used professional clothing drive from Feb. 10-28 to help students prepare for job interviews and career …
EAC Career Services Center to host professional clothing drive for students Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s Discovery Park recently received valuable assistance from the Fort Grant Wildland Fire Crew. The crew spent two days on an important project …
Eastern Arizona College’s Discovery Park benefits from Wildland Firefighters’ efforts Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD—The Tesla Supercharging Network is the largest in the world, yet it is still lacking in eastern Arizona. As additional and legacy car manufacturers begin to …
Kempton Chevrolet offers DC fast charging for electric vehicles Read More