Pokémon Go craze takes over the Gila Valley
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net Thatcher — Over the course of five days, our local population has been separated into two obvious groups; those playing Pokémon Go, and those…
Articles by Brooke Curley
Medieval Mayhem Faire transports visitors back in time
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net Pinetop-Lakeside – Visiting a renaissance fair stimulates the senses and the Medieval Mayhem Renaissance Faire in the White Mountains doesn’t disappoint. Immediately upon entry…
Healthy Culture Cooking with the Library’s Lisa Bresnahan
SAFFORD – Cooking and chemistry came together at the Safford City-Graham County Library on Monday as Lisa Bresnahan gave a presentation on healthy cooking of…
Life of Pets Scene to Enter Contest
On Friday, July 8th the creative crew at the Sapphire Cineplex put up another scene on their walls. This giant work of art featured…
New Jail Construction on Schedule
For those who don’t already know, the new jail is being built across the Gila River on 8th Avenue and to the south of Airport…
Couple Found in Possession of Heroin: Woman Arrested for Multiple Warrants
A Safford police officer was in the vicinity of 105 E US Hwy 70 on July 2nd when saw a black Nissan car pull into…
Bike riding shoplifter caught
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – An alleged thief could not celebrate his independence from police custody July 4 after being caught red-handed with stolen merchandise from Walmart….
Drunk Driver Arrested: Child Endangerment Apparent
Around midnight on Tuesday, a Safford police officer was on DUI deployment and noticed a car with a burnout headlight driving eastbound. The officer pulled…
Windows Shot Out at Bike Shop
Safford Police officers were dispatched to the Hot Wheels Cyclery Shop on Tuesday, July 5th in reference to a severe case of criminal damage. Two…
Independence Day Parade on Main Street
On Monday, July 4th, the Independence Day parade was ready to begin. Earlier that day there was a children’s bicycle decorating contest and a…
