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TweetPinShareA passenger who was ejected from an SUV in a rollover on Safford/Bryce Road on Thursday and was found deceased at the scene has been identified as Rene Richard Villescas, …
Safford/Bryce Road fatal crash victim identified Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: From left, Safford Public Works Director Lance Henrie, Joyce Porter, and Safford City Council member Arnold Ortega pose for a picture during a presentation Wednesday recognizing …
Drinking fountain/bottle filler donated to Safford Pool Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The Graham County Sheriff’s Office and Adult Detention Facility’s electricity operating expenses will be offset by the installation of a solar panel array on the hillside …
Jail goes green . . . with solar Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article SAFFORD – Are you interested in joining the cannabis industry? Graham Mountain Flowers is excited to announce a job fair for competitive pay and benefits in long-term roles …
Graham Mountain Flowers to have job fair Saturday Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy MGRMC SAFFORD – Mount Graham Regional Medical Center (MGRMC) is thrilled to welcome home our Auxiliary volunteers starting Monday, May 3. Our volunteers bring such a bright light …
Mount Graham Regional Medical Center Auxiliary returns Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: SDA member Hal Herbert presents the plaque of Bill and Gwen Lewis which will hang in the Safford Theatre. A longtime proponent of restoring the theatre, …
Truly, one of Safford’s best Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A man fled from police in the middle of the night with no lights on after failing to …
Man leads police on a high-speed chase in mother’s car Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A Department of Child Services investigation was initiated after a step-father was accused of shooting three of his …
Man accused of shooting step-children with BB gun Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: An off-duty Thatcher officer stopped an assault and attempted robbery outside of Walmart. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A violent attempted robbery outside of …
Off-duty Thatcher officer thwarts robbery attempt after man hits panhandler with a metal pipe Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo: The Safford Police continue to investigate a fatal collision that killed a pedestrian on U.S. Highway 70 on Tuesday night By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – …
Fatal pedestrian collision still under investigation Read More