Lions run over Bulldogs
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The Safford Bulldogs (2-1 conference, 2-2 overall) tried to bounce back from its 1-point loss last week and stand…
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Annual Substance Abuse Conference includes more youth than ever
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – The annual substance abuse conference Thursday boasted presentations of highly educated and qualified individuals working together to better the…
Groups working to restore Safford Theatre to open-air venue
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – It’s been 42 years since the Safford Theatre on Main Street last played a movie, (Camino Y El Mio…
Organizations look toward suicide prevention after second incident
Disclaimer: The following article details an account of a recent attempted suicide involving a 19-year-old man and a shotgun. By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD –…
Cops pepper spray man after domestic assault
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Police say a man forced them to use pepper spray (oleoresin capsicum) on him during a domestic assault call…
Homeless man treated at Tucson hospital after assault at park
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A homeless man had to be transported to a Tucson hospital after suffering an orbital fracture during an altercation…
Surviving the storm, Creative Flow Studios is back
Video By Jon Johnson By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Like the spirit of the Gila Valley itself, Creative Flow Studios on Main Street fought…
National Guard fighter jet crashes in Fort Thomas
Iraqi pilot located deceased By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net FORT THOMAS – An Iraqi F-16 Fighting Falcon jet training with the Air National Guard 162nd Wing…
The Fix is the new med spa in town
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Botox, facials, microblading, and laser hair removal are now available in Downtown Safford. With the closest medical spa previously…
Man hangs himself after night out with friends
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM COUNTY – An 18-year-old Safford man was found deceased Saturday morning after apparently hanging himself. The man was discovered at…
