Benson ends Pima’s Cinderella story
jon@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – The No. 5 Benson Bobcats upset the No. 4 Pima Roughriders at Edd Hubard Field in Pima on Saturday, ending the Roughriders’…
November 2016
Eagles soar into state semifinals
By L. Scott Bennett The No. 6 seed Phoenix Christian Cougars traveled to the Gila Valley to take on the No. 3 seed Thatcher Eagles…
The Gila Valley honors veterans
brooke@gilavalleyentral.net SAFFORD – On the steps of the Graham County Courthouse, the community banded together to honor its veterans. The ceremony started exactly at 11…
Eastern Arizona Academy of Cosmetology to hold semi-annual ‘Call for Admissions’ and fashion show
By Lori Dugan THATCHER — The Eastern Arizona Academy of Cosmetology will host its semi-annual Call for Admissions and fashion show event Thursday, Nov. 17,…
Coronado District STEM Camporee a big success
By Erin Larson THATCHER — Despite the Friday afternoon hail storm in Pima and overcast skies, Eastern Arizona College’s Discovery Park Campus welcomed over 130…
Flags lowered to half mast in honor of fallen police officer
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – For those who lose their lives in defense of others, flags all over the state lower in tribute. Arizona Governer Doug Ducey…
Lions Club to assist storm victims
jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – In addition to its many community-oriented services and events, the Safford Lions Club, in conjunction with Lions Club International, is offering a…
Man accused of smoking meth in convenience store restroom
jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM COUNTY – Convenience store restrooms can sometimes be not the most sanitary of places, but one usually doesn’t anticipate being exposed to airborne…
Money, governor’s opposition helped doom marijuana measure
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Service PHOENIX — Voters in several states across the nation decided their residents should have more access to marijuana —…
EAC Emergency Medical Services class starts scholarship
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER- This year’s class of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) students number only six, but they are striving to change the world for those who…
