Tip-A-Cop event to support Special Olympics
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Authorities provide a number of services to the community, and this Friday is the chance for citizens to show…
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Barbara Lou Skinner
Barbara Lou Skinner, 80, formerly of Safford, entered into rest on Friday, April 7, 2017. She was born April 9, 1936 in Tucson, AZ to…
James Bradley McBiles
James Bradley McBiles, or “Brad” as he was known by all, a resident of York, passed away Thursday evening, April 6, 2017, at the Tucson…
Officials: 2 adults dead, 2 kids shot at California school
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — An apparent murder-suicide inside an elementary school classroom in San Bernardino left two adults dead, including a teacher, and two…
Peggy Jean Ferguson
Peggy Jean Ferguson, 82, of Safford peacefully entered into eternal rest at home, with her family at her side, Friday, March 31, 2017. Peggy was…
Frank Apodaca Chavez
Frank Apodaca Chavez, 95, of Morenci, passed away at home on April 1, 2017. He was born April 28, 1921 in an Marcial, New Mexico…
Judge hammers juveniles in Morenci gun incident
Two are sentenced to state juvenile prison By Gualterio Casias It is a wooden gavel that Greenlee County Superior Court Judge Monica Stauffer uses. However,…
Javelina Chase ‘Omnium’ expands into state championships and mountain bike races
Contributed Article Duncan – The Javelina Chase celebrates its fourth year with multiple events in the scenic Gila River Valley around Duncan, Arizona. As in prior…
Woman arrested after harassing truck driver with gun
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net CENTRAL – A woman is behind bars tonight after allegedly brandishing a handgun during an altercation with a semi-truck driver on…
Safford Wine & Art Festival draws a crowd
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Music, art, history and wine, together they make the Safford spring day just a bit sunnier. The inaugural Safford Wine…
