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…
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Former Thatcher resident literally pays it forward in effort to help homeless
[su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/BAhTrfH6yJo” width=”900″ autoplay=”yes”] By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – It’s the season for giving, but for one former Gila Valley resident, the time for…
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…
Man accidentally shoots self
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM COUNTY – A Safford man was taken to Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center (MGRMC) on Sunday after accidentally shooting himself…
Woman gets a DUI after crashing while leaving bar
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A woman is in the running for quickest DUI after she collided her vehicle into another vehicle upon leaving…
Truck crash knocks out power to Safford
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A single vehicle crash knocked out power to a large swath of Safford along U.S. Highway 70 on Monday…
Safford Police Department encourages diligence over holidays
The Safford Police Department (SPD) encourages everyone to remain diligent over the holidays to prevent crime and other nuances that may put a damper on…
Pima Children’s Museum holds magical grand opening
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – There’s a new place in the Gila Valley where parents, grandparents, guardians and babysitters can bring children for a…
Freeport-McMoRan announces completion of Gulf of Mexico property sale
PHOENIX – Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FMI) announced Tuesday that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Deepwater Gulf of Mexico (GOM) properties to Anadarko Petroleum…
