Safford area seeing most new COVID-19 cases
SAFFORD — With new cases of COVID-19 continuing to increase in the Gila Valley, it appears the Safford area is where most infections are occurring….
Articles by David Bell
Holiday wreaths to help those dealing with substance abuse
SAFFORD — With work progressing on the House of Hope Sober Living House, the Graham County Substance Abuse Coalition is fund-raising and seeking donations to…
Rep. Blackman calls for review of 2020 voting in Arizona
SNOWFLAKE — A state representative is calling for a “stakeholder meeting” with election officials throughout the state to address what he sees as flaws in…
Protest against masks called for Saturday
SAFFORD — A group unhappy with Graham County’s decision to require face coverings in public is planning to protest that decision. Using Facebook, under the…
Health Department, hospital call for adherence to mask mandate
SAFFORD — With December on a pace to see more COVID-19 cases than November, the Graham County Health Department and Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center…
Spitting results in aggravated assault charges
SAFFORD — What started as a citation for underage drinking turned into an arrest for aggravated assault on a police officer. Safford Police observed a…
One in 10 Graham County seniors with coroanvirus does not survive
SAFFORD — According to data provided by Graham County Health Department, 10 percent of the seniors who contracted COVID-19 have died. Since the start of…
Man arrested for indecent exposure during ride share
SAFFORD — A Safford man is in custody after allegedly exposing himself while using ride sharing. The driver of the ride-sharing service contacted Safford Police…
Decorating for the holidays can result in a $100 gift card, courtesy of Country Financial
GRAHAM COUNTY — With the annual Holiday Light Parade on Safford’s Main Street postponed to 2021 due to the pandemic, Country Financial is offering a…
Despite increase in jobless claims, Greenlee, Graham remain lowest in the state
PHOENIX — The number of new unemployment claims in the Gila Valley rose in October. According to data released last week by the Arizona Commerce…
