Another 24 Graham residents test positive for COVID-19
SAFFORD — With three days of results still to be reported, the Gila Valley is closing in on 5,000 cases since the start of the…
Articles by David Bell
Hunt-Bell is the Pride of Safford
SAFFORD — Royce Hunt-Bell was the January recipient of the Pride of Safford Award. “People ask me all the time, ‘How do you get involved?’…
ACF scholarship portal accepting applications
THATCHER —The Arizona Community Foundation’s online scholarship portal is now accepting applications for scholarship funding opportunities. Many of these scholarships are available to students in…
January accounts for one-third of all COVID-19 cases in Graham County
SAFFORD — Graham County Health Department reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday evening. That brings the total number of new cases in January thus…
Graham County Historical Society fund-raising for a new museum
SAFFORD — “We are alive and well, and we are working hard at getting a new museum built in Graham County,” said Hal Herbert. Herbert,…
Thatcher Stake Center to host local blood drive
THATCHER — The American Red Cross announced a local blood donation opportunity to start February in the Gila Valley. Volunteers will able to donate blood…
ADOT warns of new text scam
PHOENIX — Arizona Department of Transportation is warning residents about a new text scam. Victims report receiving a text that claims drivers licenses need to…
Gila Valley Idol goes virtual this year
THATCHER — Gila Valley Idol is returning this year, but first, there is some unfinished business that needs to be addressed. “We never finished last…
Safford considering code change for food trucks
SAFFORD — A Willcox restaurateur is asking the City of Safford to re-examine its approach to food trucks. Safford Mayor Jason Kouts said he was…
Kouts: No cartoon characters advertising marijuana sales
SAFFORD — As cities and towns prepare for the sale and recreational use of marijuana, Safford Mayor Jason Kouts said he wants to make sure…
