Coronavirus hospitalizations dip slightly
SAFFORD — The average number of area residents hospitalized due to COVID-19 has dropped by about 7 percent over the last week. That’s according to…
Articles by David Bell
Substance Abuse Coalition symposium focusing on childhood trauma, fentanyl
THATCHER — The annual Graham County Substance Abuse Coalition symposium will take place next week and coalition director Kathy Grimes said the event is trying…
Communication the focus for new Chamber team member Curley
SAFFORD — The Graham County Chamber of Commerce announced an addition to staff, bringing on Brooke Curley to handle marketing and social media duties. “Brooke…
Big Read kicks off Thursday
SAFFORD — The Safford City-Graham County Library is starting the Big Read with a series of events this week. “The kick off for that event…
Closures on US 60, I-10 this week
SAFFORD — Leaving the Gila Valley will prove a bit difficult this week. A full closure of U.S. Highway 60 in both directions, between Superior…
Remembering 9/11 20 years later
SAFFORD — The 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, was remembered Saturday by a pair of events. Eastern Arizona College conducted…
EAC event kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month
THATCHER — Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off this week with a special event at Eastern Arizona College. “We’ve got a trio coming in from Tucson,…
Pima seeking town attorney, creates new Public Works position
PIMA — While the Pima Town Council continues its search for a new town manager, the council did move forward on other personnel matters. During…
Safford council asked to adopt Cananea, Sonora, as sister city
SAFFORD — The Safford City Council is being asked to formally establish a relationship across the border. During Monday’s regular meeting, the council will be…
Another death, active COVID-19 cases exceed 700
SAFFORD — Graham County Health Department reported another coronavirus-related death Thursday. That brings the total number of COVID-19 deaths in Graham County in September thus…
