Time for Toys for Tots
jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Every child deserves a Christmas. That is the mantra of the national Toys for Tots charity and one that Greg St. Hilaire…
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New Recovery Committee added to the Graham County Substance Abuse Coalition
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The disease of addiction is a fight many undertake alone. Now they have one more place to go to for help. The…
Golf Course restaurant to hold grand opening celebration
jon@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – It’s time to make golf great again. That’s the theme from OB Sports for its grand opening celebration for the Mt. Graham…
Construction of new basketball courts begins
jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The saying goes, “When one door closes a window opens.” While a freak storm may have shut the door on an elementary…
Questions answered regarding Lafe Nelson School Closure
SAFFORD – In light of recent school closures, questions arise. Gila Valley Central contacted Henry Dunkerson, Director of Instructional Services at the Safford Unified…
Company requests permission to build marijuana greenhouse
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The controversial topic of marijuana can illicit strong emotions in those for and against it. Those interested in expressing their opinions…
The Thatcher skatepark is officially complete
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – As of 9:30 am on Monday morning, the construction on the Thatcher skate park was officially complete. Thatcher’s bowl-themed skatepark…
Man crashes bike and is charged with possession
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Officers were dispatched in reference to a welfare check about a man lying beside his crashed bike and bleeding from…
Shoplifter caught with illegal drugs
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A man was arrested for shoplifting and possession of drug paraphernalia on Friday. After receiving the call from dispatch that there…
Disagreement leads to juvenile arrest
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A juvenile was arrested after refusing to give up her phone in a physical and verbal confrontation, and charged with domestic…
