Woman who knocked out power to Safford charged with DUI
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The woman who knocked out power to the commercial corridor of Safford on Dec. 19, 2016 has been charged…
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Decker popped for decking pop
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – Just two days after Gila Valley Central ran an article on Jared Wayne Decker, 35, being wanted for organized…
Drunk driver runs over pedestrian by Firth Park
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A pedestrian was struck by an alleged drunk driver on U.S. Highway 70 near Firth Park on Thursday night….
Juvenile caught red-handed with hot TV
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A Thatcher youth was set for a night of popcorn and movies until a chance encounter with a Thatcher…
Saint Rose of Lima celebrates Cinco de Mayo with 2,000 people
By Eric Burk eric@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The Saint Rose of Lima Church hosted an all-day Cinco de Mayo fiesta that started with a parade and…
EAC’s 128th annual Commencement to be the biggest in the college’s history
By Erin Larson THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s 128th annual Commencement Ceremony is set for Friday, May 12, at EAC’s John Mickelson Stadium at 7:30 p.m.,…
International Day of Prayer gathers multiple religions
By Brooke Curley broooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD- The National Day of Prayer on the Safford City Hall lawn was a familiar sight to many Thursday night as it’s been…
EAC holds seventh annual Day of Champions service project
By Lori Dugan THATCHER — More than 200 people came together last weekend for Eastern Arizona College’s seventh annual Day of Champions service project. The…
Bicyclist severely injured during charity ride through Graham County
Rider from Great Britain was one of two riding to San Diego By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAN CARLOS – A bicyclist from Great Britain was…
Shed burns south of Safford
Investigators suspect poor weed burning practice as cause By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM COUNTY – Poor weed burning practice was cited as the likely cause…
