Maria Dannenbrink wins Graham County Spelling Bee
By Eric Burk eric@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – By correctly spelling words ‘iguana’ and ‘pinafore’ in the final round, Maria Dannenbrink won the Graham County Spelling Bee…
February 2017
Florencio “Lencho” Marquez Navarrete
Florencio “Lencho” Marquez Navarrete was born in Morenci, Arizona on November 10, 1930 to Maximo and Josefa Navarrete. He attended Morenci Schools where he excelled…
Another heroin overdose hits the Gila Valley
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM COUNTY – A woman who suffered an apparent heroin overdose was treated locally and then sent to a Tucson hospital…
Gila Valley under attack by bedbug infestation
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM AND GREENLEE COUNTIES – There’s a creature lurking in the bedrooms of residents in the Gila Valley. It’s quieter than…
Intoxicated man cited for trespassing and disorderly conduct at motel
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – When the police offer an intoxicated person a ride home, it’s usually best to take it. Safford officers were…
Phoenix faces Arizona law that bars sanctuary-city status
PHOENIX (AP) — As some cities reaffirm support for sanctuary policies that protect immigrants, Phoenix finds itself in an unusual position to push back against…
The Little Art Gallery features artist Deanna Cluff
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – A woman of many talents, Deanna Cluff has been with the Little Art Gallery from the start, and Friday…
Trump administration ushers in changes to Obama health law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration took steps Wednesday intended to calm jittery insurance companies and make tax compliance with former President Barack Obama’s health…
Safford Library touts new microfiche machine
Machine maid possible by donation from Safford Lions Club By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – History buffs, researchers and teens with term papers rejoice! There…
Al Bezanson
Al Bezanson joined the Lord on 30 January 2017 from his home Virden New Mexico. Al is survived by his wife, Anne, daughter Debra, son…
