Gila Valley holds swim team finals
jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – After a little more than a month of daily practice, the Gila Valley’s swim team season ended with a splash Saturday as…
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Nothacker receives max sentence of 50 years in mother/daughter assault case
SAFFORD – Jeffrey Allen Nothacker, 26, of Alaska and Virginia, was sentenced June 27 to a maximum term of 50 years in prison after he…
Barney honored as hometown hero
jon@gilavalleycentral.net PIMA – Most of the time, those who make the biggest difference in our community are often overlooked. Sometimes, however, there are brief instances…
Couple Found in Possession of Heroin: Woman Arrested for Multiple Warrants
A Safford police officer was in the vicinity of 105 E US Hwy 70 on July 2nd when saw a black Nissan car pull into…
Bike riding shoplifter caught
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – An alleged thief could not celebrate his independence from police custody July 4 after being caught red-handed with stolen merchandise from Walmart….
Drunk Driver Arrested: Child Endangerment Apparent
Around midnight on Tuesday, a Safford police officer was on DUI deployment and noticed a car with a burnout headlight driving eastbound. The officer pulled…
Windows Shot Out at Bike Shop
Safford Police officers were dispatched to the Hot Wheels Cyclery Shop on Tuesday, July 5th in reference to a severe case of criminal damage. Two…
Independence Day Parade on Main Street
On Monday, July 4th, the Independence Day parade was ready to begin. Earlier that day there was a children’s bicycle decorating contest and a…
Locals Weigh in on Gun Control Debate
It has been nearly a month since the Orlando shooting occurred on June 12th. The shock and anger of the attack in Orlando brought people…
Lightning Strike Causes Mount Graham Fire
On Wednesday, June 29th, lightning struck the Mary Hilda area on Mount Graham and started a fire. According to Forest Service Fire Management Director, Buddy…
