Family of felons who use drugs together stays together . . . in jail
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Blood may be thicker than water but methamphetamine is thicker than blood. Brothers James Scott Morris, 40, and Jerry…
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Jogger in recovery after being struck by car
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM COUNTY – A jogger is recovering from injuries sustained Nov. 9 when she was struck by a car on Safford/Bryce…
‘Bluff Burgers’ make for delicious Veterans Day in Clifton
For some, event was like a homecoming By Gualterio Casias CLIFTON – Veterans Day 2017 was relatively quiet in Clifton-Morenci. That, however, did not apply…
Pima puts guesthouse debate to bed
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – A tumultuous four years of back-and-forth discussion and deliberation regarding the town of Pima allowing guesthouses and whether they…
How not to get sick during the holidays (or ever)
Sponsored Article This time of year we see flu, strep throat, and other illnesses popping up with more frequency. With the holidays upon us, stress…
Historical Society shares good news and new projects at fall symposium
Contributed Article By Diane Drobka DISCOVERY PARK – The annual Graham County Historical Society (GCHS) Fall Symposium at the Discovery Park Ranch House on October…
Safford settles police officer lawsuit over benefit pay
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD A nearly two-year-old lawsuit between several Safford Police officers – both current and former – against the city of Safford…
Time to talk turkey about the trot
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – It’s that time of year again and families are beginning to make preparations on just what to whip up…
Marshmallows and pillows with the evening news
Editorial by Mike Bibb There’s a popular television commercial portraying the owner of a major pillow manufacturer insisting his pillow is the greatest sleeping aid since the…
Girls’ trip to Walmart involves shoplifting, smoking weed and running from the cops
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Is this what Cyndi Lauper meant by “girls just want to have fun?” Actually, Robert Hazard wrote that song…
