Richard Thomas Weech
Richard Thomas Weech, 65, of Thatcher, entered into eternal rest on February 9, 2018. He was born May 28, 1952 in Globe, Arizona to Hyrum…
February 2018
Willcox barricade gunman charged with attempted murder
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net WILLCOX- After firing a weapon and barricading himself in a residence Thursday, the suspect, Christopher Lee Davis, 34, has been arrested…
Local Danseries troup to perform 29th year at Renaissance Festival
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net GOLD CANYON- After performing at the Renaissance Festival for 28 years, the local historical dance troupe, the Danseries, are still performing…
Trump Budget Cuts College Readiness Programs
By Suzanne Potter, Public News Service – AZ PHOENIX – Some education advocates are criticizing President Donald Trump’s new 2019 budget proposal because it zeroes…
Late night stroll ends in drug bust
SAFFORD – A man and woman were arrested and booked Sunday for possession of a narcotic drug and drug paraphernalia after being recognized by a…
Ruth Helen Jansen Powell
Ruth Helen Jansen Powell, a long-time resident of Safford, entered into rest early Friday morning, February 9, 2018, at the Mount Graham Regional Medical Center,…
Willcox man barricades himself in home SWAT teams called
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net WILLCOX- After reports of shots fired, the Willcox Police Department responded to find a man barricaded in a residence. The Cochise…
Gentle rain without flooding so far in Gila Valley
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER- A gentle rain, or a Female Rain, as multiple Native American tribes title it, began yesterday at roughly 2:45 pm,…
Flu cases in Arizona continue to rise
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has released updated information about influenza activity in Arizona. According the ADHS, Arizona is in week 6 of…
Graham County Seed Savers hold first ever seed exchange
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD- Passing on the knowledge of the plants and flowers that grow in Graham County, the Safford Seed Library made history…
