Safford gridlocked with freeway traffic after fatal crash on I-10
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A 70-mile stretch of Interstate 10 between U.S. Highway 191 in Arizona and U.S. Highway 70 in Lordsburg, New…
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Man’s vehicle burgled by woman at motel
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A scene involving a motel, alcohol and two women ended poorly for a local man Feb. 17, with a…
Thatcher cleanses wastewater plant with fire
This video taken by Chip Griffin in 2015 shows how the reed burning operation takes place. Video courtesy Chip Griffin By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER…
Military prevention subcommittee awarded $71,000 grant
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – They aim to make the world a better place, and with a recent grant of $71,000, their work can go…
Gila Valley moms create singing group
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – For their love of music, these moms take the time out of their busy days to rehearse, perform and…
Morenci man arrested for child pornography
Alert came from national watchdog NCMEC By Walt Mares An alert to the Greenlee County Sheriff’s Office from a national watchdog organization resulted in the…
Boy swarmed by bees taken to Phoenix hospital
Child stung more than 400 times By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM COUNTY – An 11-year-old boy who was swarmed by likely “killer” Africanized bees early…
Senator Flake candid at Lincoln Day Lunch
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – It was a who’s who of local government leaders at the Graham County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Lunch…
Bee attack sends child, first responders to hospital
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM COUNTY – A dangerous bee attack reportedly sent a child, at least two deputies and Safford Fire Chief Clark Bingham…
Sportsmen Club hosts Big Buck fundraiser
By Eric Burk eric@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD –The Southeastern Arizona Sportsmen Club (SEAZSC) held their annual Big Buck fundraiser at the Graham County Fairgrounds on Saturday evening,…
