Boulevard Big O Tires: Different name, same people
Video By Jon Johnson By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – What’s in a name? In this case, the Big O Tires franchise name brings a…
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Abandoned townhouses in Thatcher reborn
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – What has been a blight on the landscape near the intersection of Reay Lane and Ballpark Road will soon…
Man’s truck shot at Pima range
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM COUNTY – A man found himself in a poor spot at a popular shooting area south of Pima on Saturday,…
OOMPAH! Morenci Oktoberfest is a big hit, draws large crowd
Celebrants enjoy food, music, beer, fun By Gualterio Casias It was what it was supposed to be. There was good food, good beer, a good…
The rest of the story: Local author pens tale of Greenlee County horse and mule deaths and the Forest Service’s involvement
By Dexter K. Oliver GREENLEE COUNTY – Greenlee County, Arizona is getting to be known to the outside world for its “James Comey Moment”. This…
Safford set to sack street sales tax sunset clause
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net “Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government measure.” – American Economist Milton Friedman SAFFORD – Arizona is known for its…
Community action meeting a standing-room-only event
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – It was a filled room Monday night as the Safford School District addressed poor decision-making, parental involvement, and public…
Criminal syndicate busted trying to fill fraudulent prescriptions
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net “When criminals come to Safford they get caught.” – Safford Police Chief Joe Brugman SAFFORD – Peddling prescription narcotics is big…
Man helps cops collar bike thief
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – After having his specialized, belt-driven $1,200 Trek Soho hybrid bicycle stolen from his yard, a Safford man went on…
VA-RO-O-O-M! Clifton Hill Climb begins Saturday
Parade of mighty machines on Chase Creek Saturday By Gualterio Casias Prepare for the roar. Not from a caged lion or a bear that has…
