Boy Scout Triathlon set to return to Gila Valley
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – If the recent round of record temperatures continues, it just not be so chilly in the Pima Pool for…
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Police searching for suspect who tried to run over deputy
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM COUNTY – Police are searching for Kirby Shane Herrick Jr., 18, of Safford. Herrick allegedly intentionally attempted to run over…
Graham County Special Olympics is right around the corner
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – At the local Special Olympics in Safford, there is more thrill of victory than agony of defeat because every…
Wildcats run rule Roughriders, earn Apollo tourney consolation
By Raymundo Frasquillo The Joseph Garcia-coached Morenci softball team run-ruled Pima 12-2 during a home region contest March 14, following a consolation bracket triumph…
Man accused of stealing and crashing uncle’s SUV
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM COUNTY – The phrase “no good deed goes unpunished” was applicable to one Safford man after he let his nephew…
Safford chosen as pilot community for public addiction reform
Contributed Article SAFFORD – Facing Addiction, a national nonprofit organization, announced Friday that Safford was chosen as one of cities to participate in its pilot…
Gila Valley set to suffer under Trump budget cuts
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM AND GREENLEE COUNTIES – The entire Gila Valley could see a dramatic reduction of available services and programs under proposed…
Recovery group seeks to increase local rehabilitation services
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – When a rehabilitation center in another county starts refusing clients from Graham County because too many have filled the…
Former Marine receives 15-year prison term in child pornography case
TUCSON – A former U.S. Marine was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in federal prison for producing child pornography while on active military duty, following a…
Eastern Arizona Academy of Cosmetology to hold semi-annual ‘Call for Admissions’ and fashion show
By Lori Dugan THATCHER – The Eastern Arizona Academy of Cosmetology will host its semi-annual Call for Admissions and fashion show event Thursday, March 30, at 6…
