Veteran investigated for DUI-drug after crash
Driver appeared intoxicated on the narcotic drug Oxycontin By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A veteran who said he takes the maximum allowed amount of…
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Glenn Meadows Park reopens with picnic and movie
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – It’s been a long time coming, but the Glenn Meadows Park is once again lush with greenery and filled…
1 deceased, 1 flown to Tucson in head on collision on North U.S. 191
Pregnant woman dies in fatal crash By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM COUNTY – Angelica Monique Aranda, 21, of Safford, was killed early Sunday morning in…
Opioid addiction continues to lead to additional crimes
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Graham County Superior Court Judge Michael D. Peterson has said he believes 80 to 90 percent of all criminal…
Community action meeting scheduled for Monday night
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – In light of the dismaying events of suicide and unrest within the Gila Valley, Safford School Superintendent Ken VanWinkle…
EAC’s Starlight Strings presents Chamber Music and Friends
By Lori Dugan THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s Starlight Strings Concert Series is preparing its annual Starlight Strings Concert. This year’s program, entitled Chamber Music…
Thatcher continues streak against Pima
Rough second half for the Roughriders By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – The Thatcher Eagles (4-0 conference, 6-0 overall) have never lost to the Pima…
Back from Texas: Velocity Builders return from humanitarian mission
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – After cleaning, clearing, and drying up the flooded homes as well as delivering much-needed food and supplies, the Velocity…
Zaid murder case heading toward spring trial
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The case against Salih Abdul-Haqq Zaid, 39, for the shooting death of Jared Michael Garcia, 35, appears to be…
Man suffers hematoma after struck by wood
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM COUNTY – A man channeled his inner Hacksaw Jim Duggan and struck his friend with a piece of wood, sending…
