Articles by David Bell

THATCHER — Following the announcement Monday by Gov. Doug Ducey that Arizona students no longer were required to wear masks in the classroom, area schools…

THATCHER — It appears there is enough interest in a community recreation center to take the concept to the next level. “Graham County, the Town…

THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College (EAC) is excited to bring the 7th annual Gila Valley Health and STEAM Festival to the Gila Valley. This expo…

SAFFORD — April continues to show great improvement when it comes to new coronavirus cases in the Gila Valley, with the first two age groups…

SAFFORD — The first large grow of marijuana in Graham County got the green light from the Board of Supervisors. During Monday’s meeting, the board…

SAFFORD — The issue of growing marijuana in Graham County will be addressed twice over the next few days. On Monday, the Graham County Board…

THATCHER — Before the start of Safford Spring Festival occurring on Safford’s Main Street on April 24, people can work up an thirst by participating…

SAFFORD — The next few weeks will be busy for the Graham County Chamber of Commerce. The chamber has three ribbon-cuttings planned, as well as…

SAFFORD — Flu in the Gila Valley continues to remain uncharacteristically low. A single case of influenza in Graham County was reported the week of…

PHOENIX — Graham and Greenlee counties have the lowest unemployment in the state, with only Yavapai and Cochise counties coming close. According to data released…