Safford High School quells fears after ‘SHS’ referenced in alleged social media threat
High schools with the acronym SHS are on alert after a social media post referencing a threat to SHS. The message apparently originated in Ohio…
February 2018
Quick action by Safford police saves baby’s life
By Dan Curtis Law enforcement personnel put their lives on the line every day, working to keep our communities safe. They patrol our streets, investigate…
Italian Saxophone Quartet brings music to library
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD- For the first time in the group’s history, the Italian Saxophone Quartet put on a performance at a library. The Friends…
Verma Geanne Clonts Bingham
Verma Geanne Clonts Bingham, 88, was born February 21, 1929. She was the second of 7 children born to Surcie Campbell Clonts and Mildred Gardner….
Safford School’s Principal’s Gold List and Honor Roll
Dorothy Stinson 2nd Quarter Principal’s Gold List and Honor Roll 4th Grade Principal’s Gold List Damian Abril, Quentin Avila, Rhylie Klajda, Grady Lackner, Andrina Lopez,…
Graham County STARS addressed smoking at the park to the Thatcher Town Council
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER- Although many might not know this, the town of Thatcher does not allow smoking in any of their parks. Not…
Today in History – February 21, 2018
1965 – Malcolm X assassinated Malcolm X had espoused the teachings of Nation of Islam founder Elijah Muhammad while in prison, but over time had…
Today in History – February 20, 2018
1792 – George Washington signs the Postal Service Act On February 20, 1792, President Washington formally created the U.S. Postal Service by signing of the…
Back from Africa: A local humanitarian trip completed
AFRICA- After traveling across the great wild with a team of students and medical staff, Joy Martin and her family have returned home from their…
Ivy Alvarez Ramirez
Ivy Alvarez Ramirez, 73, passed away February 17, 2018 in Thatcher, Az. Ivy was born May 19, 1944 in Morenci, Arizona to Alfredo “Frenchy” and…
