Decker popped for decking pop
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – Just two days after Gila Valley Central ran an article on Jared Wayne Decker, 35, being wanted for organized…
May 2017
Booking report for May 1 – May 7
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Jail from May 1, 2017, through May 7, 2017. All information is from the jail’s…
Donna Jean Cope
Donna Jean Cope, 71 of Thatcher, passed away May 7, 2017 in Safford. She was born December 15, 1945 in Witchita Falls, Texas to John…
Jared Michael Garcia
Jared Michael Garcia, 35, of Safford, passed away April 26, 2017. He was born January 30, 1982 in Safford to Robert Steven Garcia & Charlotte…
Drunk driver runs over pedestrian by Firth Park
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A pedestrian was struck by an alleged drunk driver on U.S. Highway 70 near Firth Park on Thursday night….
Juvenile caught red-handed with hot TV
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A Thatcher youth was set for a night of popcorn and movies until a chance encounter with a Thatcher…
Saint Rose of Lima celebrates Cinco de Mayo with 2,000 people
By Eric Burk eric@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The Saint Rose of Lima Church hosted an all-day Cinco de Mayo fiesta that started with a parade and…
EAC’s 128th annual Commencement to be the biggest in the college’s history
By Erin Larson THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s 128th annual Commencement Ceremony is set for Friday, May 12, at EAC’s John Mickelson Stadium at 7:30 p.m.,…
EAC Summer School Session I to begin May 22
By Erin Larson THATCHER — Registration for Eastern Arizona College’s upcoming Summer School 2017 is going on now, and there are many course offerings to…
International Day of Prayer gathers multiple religions
By Brooke Curley broooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD- The National Day of Prayer on the Safford City Hall lawn was a familiar sight to many Thursday night as it’s been…
