Woman dies in single-vehicle crash in Solomon
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SOLOMON – Isabel M. Aparicio, 20, of Solomon, died early Friday evening after being ejected from her car during a single-vehicle…
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Pima crime rate increases in beginning of March
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral PIMA – While not representative of the weather, March has come in like a lion in Pima regarding crime and Pima…
Large Binocular Telescope shoots lasers over Mount Graham
By Eric Burk eric@gilavalleycentral.net MOUNT GRAHAM – What can resemble a weapon right out of Star Wars is actually a tool to help scientists learn…
Arizona fugitive and convicted murderer dies in Colorado prison
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An inmate convicted of killing two people in New Mexico while on the run after escaping from an Arizona…
Plenty of fun to be had at library over spring break
Contributed Article Looking for family fun this spring break? Movie screenings, science shows, games and more await you this spring break at Safford City-Graham County…
Life-saving nasal spray Narcan coming to the Gila Valley
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A wife, husband, brother, sister, mother, father or friend lies dying. Breath has left the body, the face turns…
Prohibited possessors busted after accidental weapon discharge
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The loud bang and flash of light alerted neighbors to the possibility of a dangerous crime being committed, but,…
Man without driver’s license busted while transporting youths
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Those who regularly consume alcohol and/or other drugs may have a high-tolerance to their effects and not show outward…
Man assaults officer; goes to jail
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – The time for questioning an officer’s actions is never when a person is being placed under arrest but afterward…
Smoke from Galiuro Mountain Range prescribed burn visible from Safford
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Locals are always wary of smoke rising in the distance, but this time there is no need to worry…
