PHS opts for virtual graduation ceremony
PIMA — Pima High School has announced its plans for the graduating class of 2020 — a virtual graduation ceremony. In a letter Monday to…
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Stage 2 fire restrictions go into effect Tuesday
SAFFORD — Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, the Bureau of Land Management and the Bureau of Reclamation have announced that Stage 2 fire…
Freeport donates to local medical providers
SAFFORD — While Freeport-McMoRan has temporarily suspended its Graham County Community Investment program, that doesn’t mean Freeport has stopped donating to the community. Freeport announced…
Gila Valley nonprofits get $60k from ACF COVID fund
SAFFORD — Arizona Community Foundation of the Gila Valley announced the dollar amounts five local nonprofit organizations received as part of the Graham/Greenlee COVID-19 Community…
Number of Positive COVID-19 cases in Graham County reduced by two
SAFFORD — It was good news of a sort Friday regarding the number of positive COVID-19 cases in Graham County. According to Brian Douglas, Graham…
Domestic disturbance turns into weapons arrest
SAFFORD — A man who reportedly argued repeatedly with his significant other and then said he couldn’t live without her is in custody on weapons…
Ismael A. Ortega
Ismael A. Ortega, of Clifton passed away April 25, 2020, at the age of 89. He was born Aug. 16, 1930, in Morenci, to Fortunata…
Henley Edmund Pelto
Henley Edmund Pelto, of Duncan, passed away May 6, 2020, at the age of 83. He was born Dec. 6, 1936, in Sandstone, Minn., to…
Pima Library, Town Hall re-opening Monday
PIMA — The Town of Pima is making steps to return to normalcy. On its Facebook page Friday, town officials said both Town Hall and…
Orr recommended to be the new Safford police chief
SAFFORD — The Safford city manager has made up his mind when it comes to who should be the new police chief . . ….
