Homeless man caught trafficking stolen diapers
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Police say a homeless man stole more than $150 worth of diapers from Walmart and sold them to a…
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Police crack down on alcohol in the park
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Community parks are, by definition, for the community and all who follow the regulations regarding such facilities are welcome…
EAC to present its 81st annual performance of Handel’s Messiah
By Taryn Lamb THATCHER — On Sunday, Dec. 18, 1936, 82 singers staged a performance of Handel’s celebrated oratorio Messiah in Thatcher, Arizona. The Gila…
Booking report for November 27 – December 3
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Jail from November 27, 2017, through December 3, 2017. All information is from the jail’s…
Brothers rescued from ledge at Red Knolls
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net RED KNOLLS – A variety of first responders took part in the rescue of two brothers who had become stuck on…
Man charged with DUI after crashing truck into light pole
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A night out with friends ended poorly as an allegedly inebriated driver wrecked his truck into a light pole…
EAC’s Discovery Park Campus hosts MGIO Docent Appreciation Dinner
By Sarah Griffin THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s Discovery Park Campus hosted its annual “Docent Appreciation Dinner” last week with almost 80 in attendance. The…
Morenci Christmas Festival provides much good cheer
Santa Claus, Starbucks are among highlights By Gualterio Casias MORENCI – It certainly was not a cold night. Freezing temperatures have not yet hit southeastern…
Lucky knee fells Gaethje in second UFC fight
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net DETROIT – Number 5-ranked Safford native Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje (18-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) took on No. 4-ranked Eddie Alvarez (29-5…
Previously convicted sex offender sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for receiving and possessing child pornography
PHOENIX – A previously convicted sex offender was sentenced earlier this month to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty in June to receiving…
