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TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAFFORD – The holiday spirit is alive and thriving in Safford, where the Light the World Giving Machines have returned for their fourth annual appearance, transforming the corner …
Local pastor first to be 777 donor for the Light the World Giving Machines in Safford Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — In a historic transition for one of the world’s largest religious organizations, Dallin H. Oaks was ordained Tuesday as the 18th president and …
Dallin H. Oaks ordained as 18th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A joyous church gathering turned tragic Saturday night when a 6-year-old autistic boy fatally drowned in a man-made pond north of Safford. The …
Autistic child drowns at church party Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Parade entrants join others to take part in the 2019 parade. The Gila Valley Pioneer Days will return Friday and Saturday, July 22 – 23. …
Gila Valley Pioneer Days are back! Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Local LDS chapels, such as the Pima Stake Center pictured, will begin to once-again host Sacrament meetings starting Sunday, Aug. 16 while following CDC protocols. By …
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to resume Sacrament meetings in Graham County Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAFFORD – A free, back-to-school clothing exchange will take place July 27 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake …
Free, back-to-school clothing exchange at LDS Church Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Intellectual Reserve, Inc.: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Wendy Watson Nelson, will be in Arizona on Feb. 10 …
Russell M. Nelson to visit Arizona in February Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Boy Scouts raise a flag during a ceremony in Pima. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com Beginning in February 2019, the Boy Scouts will be formally known …
Boy Scouts moving forward, says addition of girls won’t change group Read More
TweetPinShareEvent to take place Aug. 4 in Safford Staff Reports jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – As many in the community get their children ready for the new scholastic year with back-to-school shopping …
Group seeking donations for back to school clothing exchange Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Mormon Newsroom.org Announces plan for a worldwide initiative for children and youth Contributed Article/Courtesy Mormon newsroom.org SALT LAKE CITY – The following is a joint statement from The …
LDS Church to conclude its relationship with BSA at end of 2019 Read More