Today in History – June 16, 2026
🌍 Politics & World History 1858 – Lincoln’s “House Divided” speech.Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous address warning that the nation could not remain permanently divided…
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Update: Plan for an extended closure of the US 191/Luzena Bridge west of Bowie beginning June 22
Contributed article WILLCOX — The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers traveling on Interstate 10 between Willcox and Bowie (milepost 345-357) to plan ahead for the…
Voice of the Valley: Safford City Council Candidate, Jacob Garcia
Local Educators and Community Leaders Tour Mt Graham Observatory
By Lori Dugan THATCHER, Ariz. — EA Discovery Park recently hosted two special tours of the Mt. Graham International Observatory (MGIO), providing local educators and…
Today in History – June 15, 2026
🌍 Politics & World History 1215 – Magna Carta sealed.King John of England affixed his seal to the Magna Carta at Runnymede, laying foundations for…
Voice of the Valley: Wedding options & Gila Valley 250 July 4th
Vance Bryce and Kay Ekval, Chamber of Commerce
Contacting ADOT Fraud Hotline helps title fraud victim
ADOT Detectives trained to investigate vehicle and driver license fraud Contacting the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) helped an elderly widow get her vehicle title…
EAC Governing Board Unanimously Approves Tax Levy Proposal
Eastern Arizona College’s governing board unanimously approved a 2027 tax levy of $9.2 million for the 2027 budget year at their board meeting on Thursday,…
Today in History – June 12, 2026
🌍 Politics & World History 1665 – England installs a municipal government in New York.The former Dutch colony continued its transformation under English rule. 1963…
Sparklight invests more than $18 Million to enhance connectivity in Safford, surrounding communities
Contributed article SAFFORD— Sparklight, a leading broadband provider, has invested more than $18 million over the past three years to expand and enhance its fiber-rich network…
