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TweetPinShareDear fellow patrons of the arts, We want to share with you the recent recognition given to us by our U.S. District 6 Representative, Juan Ciscomani, for our having reached …
Letter to the Editor: Arts Council recognized by Rep. Ciscomani Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — A former Graham County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was caught speeding in a marked patrol vehicle during a routine return trip from K-9 training …
Former Graham County deputy charged with criminal speeding and reckless driving after citizen letter sparks investigation Read More
TweetPinShareDear Editor: Politics, derived from the Greek politikos, meaning “of the people,” has become a paradox. Too often, it feels less like public service and more like self-service. My comment …
Letter to the Editor: When politics erodes the public’s trust Read More
TweetPinShareDear Editor, The United States of America is a constitutional democracy in which the Constitution is the supreme law of the land. Every law enforcement officer and agent, indeed every …
Letter to the Editor: ICE is Acting in a Manner that is Un-American Read More
TweetPinShareDear Editor: Seems like a simple question, but is it? Does their chain of command? Other agencies? County Attorney? Citizens? It should probably be all of the above. On December …
Letter to the Editor: Who polices the police? Read More
TweetPinShareDear Editor, I completely agree with the Safford City Council’s decision to discontinue the Safford-to-Phoenix air service. Especially, since it had proven to be a financial flop from the very …
Letter to the Editor: Reader thanks Safford for commercial air service decision Read More
TweetPinShareDear Editor, Let me see if I have this straight: Safford Airport needs $655,000 to maintain air service to Phoenix until June 2026. They had about $1,150,000 to spend on …
Letter to the Editor: Reader feels airline should be grounded if not self-sustainable Read More
TweetPinShareDear Editor, Dorothy Stinson Elementary 6th graders and teachers would like to thank the United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties for their generosity and support. The United Way provided …
Letter to the Editor: Dorothy Stinson is grateful to the United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties Read More
TweetPinShareDear Editor: March is Social Work Month. Most people probably have no idea that it even exists. Allow me to offer an explanation. Each day, social workers help millions of …
Letter to the Editor: March is Social Work Month Read More
TweetPinShareDear Editor, As a citizen of Fort Thomas, I have some observations to expose. Our valley is beautiful with some wonderful people living and working here. For the most part, …
Letter to the Editor: Railroad tie thievery at The Fort Read More