Today in history – February 24, 2018
1864 – Battle of Dalton, Georgia, begins On this day in 1864, Union General George Thomas attacks Joseph Johnston’s Confederates near Dalton, Georgia, as the…
February 2018
Woman arrested on warrant and drugs after ducking into residence
SAFFORD – On Monday, a Safford police officer observed a female suspiciously run into a residence who he believed was breaking an order of protection….
Peggy Louise John
Peggy Louise John of Safford entered into eternal life February 21, 2018 in her home surrounded by her family. Peggy was born August 8, 1945…
Safford Wrestling Club place well at tournament
The Safford Wrestling Club took 16 wrestlers to the Arizona USA Folkstyle State Championship last weekend. The goal in offseason is to get their wrestlers…
Downtown Vision Plan showcases examples to promotes ideas
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD-Art, music, and history are all key aspects of the local main street scene, and a visitor from out of town…
Today in History – February 23, 2018
1945 – U.S. flag raised on Iwo Jima During the bloody Battle for Iwo Jima, U.S. Marines from the 3rd Platoon, E Company, 2nd Battalion,…
Today in History – February 22, 2018
2014 – World’s most-wanted drug kingpin is captured in Mexico February 22, 2014, one of the world’s most-wanted criminals, Joaquin “El Chapo” (“Shorty”) Guzman Loera,…
Man arrested on warrants after anonymous tip
SAFFORD – On Sunday, Safford police officers responded to an anonymous tip to a residence where they believed a man with three felony warrants for…
Little Art Gallery features artist Irene Sophia
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER- As a new addition to the Little Art Gallery and the Eastern Arizona Art Guild, Irene Sophia brings with her…
Family feud ends in arrest
SAFFORD – Thursday, Feb. 15th, Safford police officers were dispatched to the 800 block of 13th Street in reference to a domestic dispute that ended…
