Gila Valley gathers to honor veterans
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD- Some stood, some sat, but all participated in the Veterans Day celebration in front of the Graham County Courthouse on…
November 2017
Thatcher moves onto state semifinals
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – For the second week in a row, the big green machine flexed its offensive and defensive muscles and forced…
Safford native Lopez misses weight/UFC fight against Assuncao still on for Saturday
Lopez comes in 2.5 pounds heavy/will be fined By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net NORFOLK, VIRGINIA – Safford native Matthew Lopez will test his MMA skills in…
Pima enacts new pig ordinance
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – Come next May, little piggies may be popping up in Pima. The Pima Town Council unanimously passed a new…
63 versus 93: Nonagenarian becomes mayor of Tinton Falls, New Jersey
Editorial By Mike Bibb In 1924, at least two non-related events happened – baseball legend George Herman “Babe” Ruth was employed by the New York Yankees, and future Tinton…
Winckel gets prison for defrauding cancer victim of $25,500
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A man who took advantage of a cancer victim at her most vulnerable moments was sentenced to 3.5 years…
Day of the Dead Celebration Returns once again
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A tradition going back hundreds of years, the Day of the Dead holiday celebrates the fond memories of loved…
Pima’s Lewis signs letter of intent to wrestle for Notre Dame College
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – It’s been quite a ride for Pima’s Ryne Lewis and now he is set to soar in the next…
Police make arrest in cyberbullying case: Victim reportedly sent the Snapchats herself
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The “victim” in the recent cyberbullying case at Safford High School which had numerous students held home from class…
Pima welcomes new officer
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – There’s a new gun in town straight out of the police academy. But this cop has made his way…
