Majority of Graham County voters choose mail ballots
SAFFORD — While politicians at the national level debate the merits of voting by mail for this November’s general election, given the COVID-19 pandemic, Graham…
Articles by David Bell
Morenci facing ‘elimination of some positions’
MORENCI — While the workers at Freeport’s Safford mining operation appear to be relatively safe from cutbacks due to the pandemic and downward copper prices,…
Melanie Starr Lawrence
Melanie Starr Lawrence, known to most as Mel, of Verde Lee, entered into rest Wednesday morning, April 22, 2020, at the Banner University Medical Center…
James Ray Mitchell
James Ray Mitchell, affectionately known as Jimmy, of Clifton and a United States Navy Vietnam veteran, entered into rest Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at his…
Mark James Farris
Mark James Farris, age 40 and a resident of Thatcher, entered into eternal life Tuesday morning, April 21, 2020, at his residence. Mark was born…
United Way funding multiple projects during pandemic
SAFFORD — The United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to helping during the…
Positive COVID-19 in Graham County climbs to nine
SAFFORD — Three more people have tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend, bringing Graham County’s total to nine positive cases since the start of…
Safford’s Williams wins $1k in gift certificates
THATCHER —Chelsi Williams thought her chances to win more than $1,000 worth of gift certificates to area businesses and restaurants were “very slim.” Yet win…
BGCGV members drive by for a Brad Bag
SAFFORD – Each weekday, Brad Olsen distributes snacks to the youths participating in the Boys & Girls Club of the Gila Valley’s after school program….
Despite cost cutting, Freeport continuing with Lone Star
SAFFORD – Despite earlier announcements of early retirements and possible staffing reductions, officials said that Freeport-McMoRan’s Safford mining operation should be relatively unaffected. In a…
