Safford Junior High basketball teams sweep conference championships
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The Safford High School Boys basketball team is having its struggles this year, but the future looks bright for…
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Gila Valley sees two heroin overdoses on consecutive days
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM COUNTY – One man is dead, another in critical condition; both victims of the grip of heroin addiction that has…
Disgruntled ex-auto shop employee given criminal damage citation
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A disgruntled former employee of Austin’s Auto Advantage was given a citation for criminal damage Jan. 20 after video…
Local author book festival coming to the Gila Valley
By Brandon Nite SAFFORD – As chilly days still move through the Gila Valley, the time is perfect to cozy up with a warm book. And…
Duncan Elementary holds spelling bee
Contributed Article DUNCAN – Duncan Elementary held its spelling bee Friday, Jan. 20. It was a great showing of talent from the qualifying students. The spelling…
Wet weather causes headaches for motorists
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM COUNTY – The wet weather and accumulated snow pack in the higher parts of the state and southwest last week…
Winter storm Kori drops snowman weather on Coronado Trail
Saturday’s wind ‘colder than a publisher’s heart’ Column By Walt Mares It was not cold on the Coronado Trail above Morenci this past Saturday, Jan….
Construction worker dies on roof of shopping center
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentra.net SAFFORD – A construction worker was found dead at his job on top of the Mt. Graham Shopping Center on Jan….
Wolves slip past Wildcats with no time left
By Raymundo Frasquillo Sophomore defensive specialist Anthony Holguin released the third of a three-shot free-throw award with no time remaining on the clock. It fell…
Lady Wildcats tame Lady Wolves on the road
By Raymundo Frasquillo The Steve Chavez-coached Morenci Lady Wildcats returned from Tucson with an 84-14 win over the Saint Augustine Catholic Lady Wolves on Jan….
