Man illegally parked in handicap spot busted for heroin
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A man who illegally parked in a spot reserved for handicapped individuals was hit with instant karma as he…
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Safford native Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje leaving WSOF
Is in negotiations to join UFC By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net DENVER – Safford native Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje, 28, will leave the World Series of…
Intoxicated man tussles with cops, gets pepper sprayed
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – An intoxicated man picked a fight with a police officer who was giving him a ride home early Sunday…
Man shot and killed at Bull Pen bar
Shooter charged with first-degree murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon By Jon Johnson and Eric Burk jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A Hispanic man was…
Safford to close streets for sealing
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – As part of its street renewal projects, the city of Safford will be closing down some streets next week…
Art Night at the Marriott raises more than $700 for art supplies
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – It was Pablo Picasso who said that every child is an artist. On Thursday, the public was invited to…
Full house attends premiere of Amazon documentary about Clifton
Film to show on Amazon Prime as start of biographical series By Gualterio Casias One would have thought the occasion was a festival. In a way,…
Winds push Sawmill Fire past 20,000 acres
Fire reportedly started by man shooting explosive targets SANTA RITA MOUNTAINS – Winds continued to sweep flames on the Sawmill Fire’s southwest flank Tuesday and…
Safford enacts smoke-free parks ordinance
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – If you bring your smokes with your children to a park in Safford, keep them in the parking lot…
Thatcher Police arrest man after chasing truck previously stolen from Benson
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – The chase went speeding through Thatcher and Safford and into unincorporated Graham County, but in the end the Thatcher…
