Safford Lions to host 5k for mental health awareness
SAFFORD — As the area opens up due to lower positivity rates, more events are being announced. The latest is a 5k to benefit mental…
Articles by David Bell
Voters asked to decide budget override for Safford schools
SAFFORD — The Safford Unified School District is asking voters to approve a 10 percent budget override. If passed, the override would generate about $1.6…
One new COVID-19 case each in Graham, Greenlee
SAFFORD — The work week ended on a positive note for health-care officials with the announcement of just one new case of coronavirus Friday in…
Rattlesnake blamed for vehicle crash
GRAHAM COUNTY — One of the drivers in a two-vehicle accident said a rattlesnake is to blame. Graham County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Cottonwood Wash…
PHS suspends cheerleading due to COVID-19 case
SAFFORD — There were 17 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday. Graham County Health Department announced that 10 of the cases involved residents of the San…
Christine Gisiner
Christine “Chris” Gisiner passed away peacefully from pneumonia at TMC hospice center in Tucson, AZ, on September 25, 2020. Chris was loved by all who…
Kouts: Community needs return of events
SAFFORD — Safford Mayor Jason Kouts said he wants the city to return to normal when it comes to community events and festivals. Kouts cited…
South Haekel Road improvements finished, work to start on north side
BOWIE —The Bureau of Land Management announced that half of the entrance to the Hot Well Dunes is now paved and accessible. The south end…
Safford Council questions quality of work on 8th Street
SAFFORD — During Monday’s Safford City Council meeting, city staff came under fire for the 8th Street improvement project. Led by Councilman Michael Andazola and…
8 new cases of COVID-19 in Graham County
SAFFORD — Graham County Health Department announced eight new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. There was one new case each in Pima, Safford and Thatcher, and…
