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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — There’s no better way to welcome the Christmas season in the Gila Valley than with the heartwarming, hometown magic of the 24th annual Merry …
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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Opening a new business and staying afloat for a year is an accomplishment. Continually running a business successfully for more than 70 years is …
Downtown Association recognizes longtime Downtown businesses at annual luncheon Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — The Safford Downtown Association’s presentation of the 23rd annual Merry Main Street and Tree Lighting Ceremony in Downtown Safford is Friday, from 5:30 – …
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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: From left, Jennell Carlock and Patricia Maldonado, of Boulevard Glass are all smiles after being presented with the award for Best of Safford Business Excellence – …
Safford shows off its best Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: EAC Polynesian Club members perform a traditional “Haka” war dance during the SDA Best of Safford Awards Appreciation Lunch in 2019. Pictured are, from left, …
Nominations now open for the Best of Safford Awards Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Mrs. Claus and Santa close out the parade. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The 26th annual Safford Light Parade is in the books, and planning is …
Thousands wowed at Safford Light Parade Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: Casa Manaña took home Best Dining Experience in 2022. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The local businesses of Safford were lauded Wednesday at the Safford Downtown Association’s …
Best of Safford brings out familiar faces Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Casa Mañana co-owner Adam Hoopes, left, receives an award from Taylor Banks in 2021. Perennial nominee/winner Casa Mañana is up for Best Dining Experience in …
Voting now open for Best of Safford Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Hal Herbert presents the plaque of Bill and Gwen Lewis during the 2021 SDA Best of Safford Awards at the Safford Theatre. A longtime proponent …
Last chance to nominate businesses for the Best of Safford Awards Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The 21st annual Merry Main Street and Christmas Tree Lighting went off without a hitch Friday night. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Safford Downtown Association …
Merry Main Street puts on a show Read More