Kouts: Safford will follow curfew order, believes order should be ‘site specific’
SAFFORD – In a statement to Gila Valley Central, Safford Mayor Jason Kouts said his city will follow the governor’s order of a statewide curfew…
May 2020
Ducey issues statewide curfew
PHOENIX – Following protests in Maricopa County against police brutality, Gov. Doug Ducey declared a state of emergency Sunday and put a statewide curfew in…
Blood drives in Thatcher, Safford
THATCHER — Area residents hoping to refill area blood banks after the recent holiday weekend will have two local opportunities to donate. The ASEAC Ribbon…
Gabrielle Nicole Tavison
Gabrielle Nicole Tavison unexpectedly passed away May 19, 2020, at the age of 23. She was born in Safford to Daniel Tavison and Diane Tavison….
Linear Park cost estimated at $4.36M, GWP seeking outside funding
SAFFORD — The Gila Watershed Partnership outlined for the Safford City Council its plans for the proposed linear park adjacent to the Gila River, including…
Podcast: Open Lines Friday May 29, 2020
Topics include: New county COVID death, protests in Minneapolis, journalist arrest, and when to restart events.
Second death linked to COVID-19 in Graham County
SAFFORD —A second death linked to the coronavirus has hit Graham County. The Graham County Health Department confirmed the death Thursday evening. The person was…
Safford Library to re-open Monday
SAFFORD — The Safford City-Graham County Library announced it is re-opening to the public starting Monday, June 1, but not without a few limitations. Capacity…
School, youth sports OK to resume
PHOENIX —Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has given the greenlight to schools re-opening for the new school year and for youth sports to resume play. During…
AIA Executive Board approves return to play guidelines
In a special AIA Executive Board meeting conducted via Zoom on Thursday, the Board has endorsed a set of recommended guidelines produced by the Sports…
