Men arrested on drug charges by quick-eyed cops
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A couple of men who apparently abuse opiates were arrested Jan. 6 after an officer recognized one of them…
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Morenci student to compete in international event
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net MORENCI – Many kids dream of competing in the Olympics, but one Arizona high schooler may be given an experience close…
New Safford City Council sworn in, seated
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – On Jan. 20, the peaceful transition of government will play out on a national scale. If those involved in…
Thatcher Fire Department performs training in house fire
[su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/_jcrhK40Yf0″ width=”900″] By: Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – The pink house had been used as college student housing for decades, but on Saturday, it…
There’s still time to register for Spring 2017 classes at EAC
By Lori Dugan THATCHER — Classes begin Jan. 11, at Eastern Arizona College, but it’s not too late to register or add classes for Spring…
Former U.S. Rep. Renzi released from federal prison
Served less than two years of three-year prison term By Walt Mares Rick Renzi, a former U.S. Congressman who represented Greenlee and Graham counties from…
Clifton activist Esther Tavison dies of brain aneurysm
Was Clifton native, U.S. Navy veteran By Walt Mares Clifton native and community activist Esther Tavison, 54, died Saturday morning, Jan. 7, after suffering a…
Graham County Chamber of Commerce Director discusses new minimum wage
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Minimum wage earners across the state all received roughly a $2 raise per hour Jan. 1, as the new…
New adult detention facility emerging from the desert
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net The long-anticipated new Graham County adult detention facility became more than just a pipe dream when voters narrowly approved of a…
Pima Town Council elects C.B. Fletcher as mayor
[su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/wRVA6db3Kgc” width=”900″] By: Brooke Curley Pima – The Pima Town Council elected C.B. Fletcher as its new mayor at its meeting Tuesday night. The…
