U-turn ends up being wrong turn
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – A sport utility vehicle attempted to make a U-turn on U.S. Highway 70 on Tuesday night but apparently neglected…
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Man jailed after allegedly assaulting girlfriend
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A woman screams for help as a man chokes her in a rage, biting her and hitting her. She…
Thatcher to continue recycling project
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – So far, Thatcher’s recycling test program has shown favorable results, and the town will continue to monitor it in its…
Weapons stolen from residence
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A man reported a burglary early Friday morning in which multiple firearms were stolen. Police responded to an address…
Ed Ragland Courts open to delight of ballers throughout Gila Valley
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The sound of the ball squeaking as it was kissed off the backboard and the swoosh as it tickled…
United Way of Graham County hosting VISTA positions
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM COUNTY – Youthful adventurers looking to make their way in this world today and leave a mark can choose to…
Stamp out Hunger food drive collects more than 2,000 pounds of groceries
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – This Saturday, letter carriers collected donated food from all over the Gila Valley to benefit those in need. Braving…
Annual Mental Health Awareness 5K keeps growing
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – It was a perfect morning for a run; raising money for a good cause made it even better. Multiple…
State Championship slips from Safford sultans of swat
Five-run seventh inning dooms Bulldogs By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SURPRISE – A 5-run seventh inning separated the Northwest Christian Crusaders (22-9) from the Safford Bulldogs…
EAC graduation commencement marks largest graduating class
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – With tearful goodbyes and grateful sentiments, the graduating class of 2017 sparkled in the making of history Friday night…
