Man kicks girlfriend and son out in cold on Christmas
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Alcohol was likely a key component in turning a Safford man into a grinch this Christmas; aiding his decision…
December 2016
The case for justifying jaguars
Opinion Column By Dexter K. Oliver The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) finally took the plunge. Once jaguars in the United States were listed under…
Booking report for December 19 – December 26
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Jail from Dec. 19, 2016, through Dec. 26, 2016. All information is from the jail’s…
Earl Oliver Hill
Earl Oliver Hill, 64, of Cleburn, Texas, passed away December 21, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born October 8, 1952 in Miami, Arizona…
Carrie Fisher dead at 60
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actress Carrie Fisher, who found enduring fame as Princess Leia in the original ‘‘Star Wars,’’ has died. She was 60. Fisher’s…
Francis Edward Murphy
Francis Edward Murphy, a resident of Safford, entered into rest Thursday, December 22, 2016, at the Tucson Medical Center. He was 88. Ed was born…
Fresh powder invites family fun on Mount Graham
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net MOUNT GRAHAM – With a fresh dusting of powder on Christmas Day, Mount Graham was a winter wonderland for friends and…
‘Rogue One’ tops new releases to dominate holiday box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It was an intergalactic holiday at movie theaters as “Rogue One” blasted past a spate of new releases to hold onto…
Legion Post 28 adds to Christmas spirit in Clifton; firemen bring Santa Claus to town
By Walter Mares The spoiler did not show until well after it was all over. The spoiler? That was heavy rainfall and strong winds that…
Thousands of faithful celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Thousands of pilgrims and tourists from around the world together with locals began Christmas Eve celebrations in Jesus’ traditional birthplace…
