Man caught with meth during early morning bike ride
jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Occasionally, there is just an hour difference between people on bicycles late at night doing nefarious deeds and those on bicycles early…
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EAC’s Project Management Fundamentals certificate available in just one semester
Contributed Article By Lori Dugan THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s Business Division will once again offer a Project Management Fundamentals certificate this fall and the coursework…
The Hustle Kindness movement takes hold in the Gila Valley
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – Kindness, it’s what the doctor ordered. Dr. Debbie Chapman of Desert Cross Veterinary Hospital is part of the “Hustle Kindness” movement. Every…
The Gila Valley is being plagued by an IRS phone scam
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A thief doesn’t have to sneak into your house at night to steal your money anymore. The Gila Valley is being plagued…
Homeland Security performs search warrant in Safford
jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The tranquility of a quiet Safford neighborhood was disrupted Wednesday morning when officers with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) performed…
Voters to decide on recreational cannabis
jon@gilavalleycentral.net PHOENIX – Colorado, Washington, Oregon and Alaska have all legalized cannabis (marijuana) for recreational use. Now voters in Arizona will decide whether to follow…
School is in session: Be aware of student pedestrians
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – Children have returned to school, and local drivers need to be more alert than ever. More children are hit by vehicles around…
Arizona House Speaker David Gowan ends bid for Congress
BY BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press PHOENIX – Arizona House Speaker David Gowan announced Thursday that he was suspending his campaign for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District seat…
Time to sign up for Tri-Community Tri
jon@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – Want to secure a chance for bragging rights to the best all-around athlete in the Gila Valley? Then now is the time…
SalsaFest to have beer garden
jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The “hottest event in southern Arizona” returns Sept. 23-24 and, like last year, attendees will be able to quench their burning palates…
