Local Christmas lights cheer up a blustery night
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – This year’s Christmas Eve was blustery, but the vibrant lights made the night bright. Venturing out Christmas Eve to…
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Man kicks girlfriend and son out in cold on Christmas
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Alcohol was likely a key component in turning a Safford man into a grinch this Christmas; aiding his decision…
Fresh powder invites family fun on Mount Graham
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net MOUNT GRAHAM – With a fresh dusting of powder on Christmas Day, Mount Graham was a winter wonderland for friends and…
Legion Post 28 adds to Christmas spirit in Clifton; firemen bring Santa Claus to town
By Walter Mares The spoiler did not show until well after it was all over. The spoiler? That was heavy rainfall and strong winds that…
Historical Wham Payroll robbery sites revisited
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net Graham County – The Wham Paymaster robbery occurred May 11, 1889, and is one of the many historical aspects of the…
Bicyclist caught with heroin
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Whether driving a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle, one must still follow traffic laws or risk being stopped…
Roughriders trample Eagles for tournament championship
By Eric Burk THATCHER – The Pima Roughriders trampled the Thatcher Eagles on Wednesday night, 63-31 and took home the trophy in the 54th annual…
Former Thatcher resident literally pays it forward in effort to help homeless
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – It’s the season for giving, but for one former Gila Valley resident, the time for giving is all year…
Thatcher Town Council awards decorated house winners; swears in members
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – It was a time of celebration of the Christmas spirit and welcoming to the newly elected and re-elected members…
Construction begins on Pima pedestrian bridge and pathway
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentra.net PIMA – Walkers rejoice! Construction has begun on the long-awaited Pima pedestrian bridge and pathway along U.S. Highway 70. The project…
