Almost $28K in grant funding by United Way in January
SAFFORD — Three programs and four events received grant funding from United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties in January. The total amount disbursed by…
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EA’s Monster Band returns to state Capitol for opening day of 2026 legislative session
THATCHER, Ariz. — Eastern Arizona College’s marching band – the Monster Band – returned to the Arizona State Capitol on Monday, performing during opening-day events as…
DAR Gearing up for annual Strawberries for Scholarships and Student Awards Fundraiser
DAR preparing Strawberries for Scholarships during Valentine’s Week on Feb 12 Article by Bonnie Briscoe, DAR member The week of Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching,…
Thatcher High School first semester honor roll
Ninth grade — Michelle Ball, Aniston Bawden, Talia Bedolla, Mandy Black, Mia Brown, Jocelyn Bryant, Madelyn Bull, Camden Carter, Makayla Cash, Brooklyn Chitwood, Miles Curley,…
Lane restrictions on US 70 near Peridot next week
PERIDOT — Gila Valley drivers heading to the Phoenix metro area may encounter travel delays this week. Arizona Department of Transportation announced U.S. Highway 70…
Graham County well above, Cochise well below average number of flu cases
PHOENIX —Graham County continues to struggle with influenza this season. That’s according to the Arizona Department of Health Services, which reports the county has recorded…
Thatcher Middle School 2Q Honor Roll
Seventh grade — Taylee Airgood, Evan Ajeman, Celine Albinovich, Jayde Allred, Josie Bendall, Breven Bingham, McKendrick Brewer, Colton Bull, Callie Carter, Sophie Christensen, Hailey Clegg,…
Kelly, Gallego earmark $2.3M for Safford
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The City of Safford is waiting on the president’s signature to access more than $2.3 million in funding, courtesy of Senators Mark…
Caterpillar-palooza
Contributed article by Diane Drobka SAFFORD — The New Year brought a special surprise to the Gila Watershed Partnership’s Native Plant Nursery. While working under…
Free America Walkout in Safford, Clifton on Tuesday
SAFFORD — Safford and Clifton will host the next in a series of protests against the Trump administration next week. The Free America Walkout will…
