United Way gives $22,000 for firefighting training
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – All of the fire departments in Graham and Greenlee counties (with the exception of the small, private Freeport McMoRan…
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Graham County Historical Society finds home for museum
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – After being tucked away in storage for five years, the possibility of artifacts belonging to the Graham County Historical…
Flake won’t run for re-election
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net WASHINGTON DC – Eastern Arizona College alum Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz. announced Tuesday that he will not seek re-election in 2018….
Sierra charged with manslaughter in ATV death of daughter
Faces additional charges of aggravated assault, aggravated DUI and child abuse By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – A child riding around with their dad on…
Man flown to Tucson hospital after motorcycle crash in mountains
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net PINALENO MOUNTAIN RANGE – A man was flown to Banner-University Medical Center Tucson on Saturday after suffering numerous fractures in a…
Homeless man jailed for assaulting girlfriend
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A homeless man learned he couldn’t assert his will on his girlfriend without suffering the consequences. Robert Hinton, 48,…
Good time had by all at Harvest Festival
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Small-town Americana just doesn’t get much better than this. People came out in droves for the Harvest Festival in…
EAC’s Fall Sing 2017 ‘Happiness’ takes to the stage October 26-28
By Sarah Griffin Thatcher — Eastern Arizona College’s Choral Musical Department is pleased to present Fall Sing 2017: Happiness. This musical journey is sure to…
Fort Thomas ousted at home from playoffs
Seven turnovers too much for the Apaches to overcome By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net Fort Thomas – When a team loses the turnover battle by five,…
Frye Fire decimates Mount Graham red squirrel population
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net MOUNT GRAHAM – The lightning-caused Frye Fire burned 48,443 acres on Mount Graham this past summer and with it a significant…
