AZ Senate President: We Stand with our Teachers
Phoenix – Arizona Senate President, Steve Yarbrough, released a statement yesterday confirming commitment to a teacher pay raise: “Republicans in the State Senate are unified…
April 2018
Man arrested after drawing attention in Walmart parking lot
SAFFORD – On Monday morning, officers were observing activity in Walmart’s parking lot when a particular vehicle got their attention when the vehicle’s passengers pointed…
Three Arizona Tribes Sue to Stop Mining Project
By Katherine Davis-Young TUCSON, Ariz. – For more than a decade, Native American tribes in Arizona have voiced their opposition to a proposed copper mine…
Letter of appreciation: Torch run BBQ fundraiser
Officers from the Safford and Thatcher Police Departments were joined by members of the Safford Fire Department this year to sponsor the 4th Annual Law…
Today in history – April 26, 2018
1865 – Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth dies http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/lincoln-assassin-john-wilkes-booth-dies 1954 – Polio vaccine trials begin http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/polio-vaccine-trials-begin 1986 – Maria Shriver marries Arnold Schwarzenegger http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/maria-shriver-marries-arnold-schwarzenegger 1986…
Area schools will be open despite impending walkout
Gila Valley schools will be open Thursday despite the RedforEd walkout. While some teachers may be absent to support the cause, all local school districts…
Senator Griffin coming to valley to discuss water issues
Safford – State Senator, Gail Griffin will be in town Friday for an informational meeting regarding water issues. The meeting will be held at the…
Safford Pool registration begins May 1
Registration for Safford Pool’s 2018 swimming season begins May 1. The pool will open Friday, May 25. Pool hours Monday – Thursday 12:30 – 5:00…
Today in history – April 25, 2018
1964 – Maple Leafs win third Stanley Cup in a row http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/maple-leafs-win-third-stanley-cup-in-a-row 1983 – Andropov writes to U.S. student http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/andropov-writes-to-u-s-student 1990 – Space telescope in…
James Wesley Kouts “Wes,”
James Wesley Kouts “Wes,” 97, of Safford, passed away peacefully Friday, April 20, 2018, with his family by his side. Wesley was born March 20,…
