Public education strikes out at Legislature
By David Woodall Morenci Superintendent MORENCI – This was going to be the year that the governor and legislature focused on education – most thought…
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First date ends with a bang for man wanted in Texas
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net DANKWORTH POND – First responders were dispatched to Dankworth Pond late Thursday night after a first date ended with a suburban…
Truck spills sulphuric acid near Thatcher
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM COUNTY – A trail of sulphuric acid leaked out of a tanker truck near Thatcher early Monday afternoon. The Graham…
Safety a highlight of fourth annual Javelina Chase
Event draws 200 bicycle racers to rural Duncan By Gualterio Casias The fourth annual Javelina Chase was undoubtedly a success. About 200 bicyclists from all over…
Woman who knocked out power to Safford charged with DUI
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The woman who knocked out power to the commercial corridor of Safford on Dec. 19, 2016 has been charged…
Greenlee County booking report for May 1 – May 7
Following is a listing of bookings from the Greenlee County Jail from May 1, 2017, through May 7, 2017. All information is from the jail’s…
Decker popped for decking pop
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – Just two days after Gila Valley Central ran an article on Jared Wayne Decker, 35, being wanted for organized…
Booking report for May 1 – May 7
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Jail from May 1, 2017, through May 7, 2017. All information is from the jail’s…
Drunk driver runs over pedestrian by Firth Park
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A pedestrian was struck by an alleged drunk driver on U.S. Highway 70 near Firth Park on Thursday night….
Juvenile caught red-handed with hot TV
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A Thatcher youth was set for a night of popcorn and movies until a chance encounter with a Thatcher…
