ACF of the Gila Valley to open annual grant cycle and workshop for nonprofits
Contributed article SAFFORD — The Arizona Community Foundation will be opening the 2026 competitive grant cycle on April 7. The organization will host one virtual…
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Carolyn and Carl Vessels are the Pride of Safford
SAFFORD — Two individual Pride of Safford recipients have been awarded the honor a second time — this time as a couple. The husband and…
EA children’s theatre presents “Peter Pan Jr.” April 7–11
Thatcher, Ariz.— Adventure takes flight as Eastern Arizona College’s Children’s Theatre presents Peter Pan Jr. April 7–11 in the Activities Center Lee Little Theater, with…
ATV Pursuit Ends in Arrest in Graham County
A man was arrested Saturday afternoon after leading law enforcement on a brief pursuit through a Graham County neighborhood, according to the Graham County Sheriff’s…
Ribbon-cutting opens Safford’s new Owens Family Park
SAFFORD — Safford’s newest park is open for play. Owens Family Park was celebrated with a graham County Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting on Saturday. Randa…
Local Trump protests continue to grow
SAFFORD — More than 60 local people spent their Saturday morning displaying their displeasure with the Trump administration. The No Kings protest on the corner…
Highway 60 closure two days this week
SUPERIOR — U.S. Highway 60 will be closed for two days this week. Highway 60 will be closed in both directions between mileposts 227-243 Tuesday,…
EA Fine Arts brings “Ghost the Musical” to the stage April 1–4
Thatcher, Ariz.— Love, loss, and the supernatural take center stage as Eastern Arizona College’s Division of Fine Arts presents Ghost the Musical April 1–4 at…
Lane restrictions on US 70 east of Peridot March 30 to April 8
PERIDOT — The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers traveling on U.S. Highway 70, east of Peridot, to plan for the following lane restrictions as…
Cundari’s passion earns her 2026 Gila Idol title
SAFFORD — On a night filled with fabulous singing, one singer stood out. The judges selected Madeline Cundari as the 2026 Gila Idol champion, following…
