Police continue to clear homeless drinking at Firth Park
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Vagrancy at Firth Park with alcohol continues to be a problem and Safford Police continue to cite and arrest…
Firth Park
Police crack down on alcohol in the park
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Community parks are, by definition, for the community and all who follow the regulations regarding such facilities are welcome…
Drunk driver runs over pedestrian by Firth Park
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A pedestrian was struck by an alleged drunk driver on U.S. Highway 70 near Firth Park on Thursday night….
Teen advocacy group aims to snuff out tobacco at city parks
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Ever have an outing at a local park interrupted by a noxious cloud of smoke? If so, a proposal…
Man busted for arson at Firth Park
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – One man was arrested for shoplifting and arson early Monday morning while another is on the lam. Joseph Villescas,…
Homeless fight over use of tent
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A homeless woman was incarcerated Jan. 11 after allegedly assaulting a homeless man who was upset she was sleeping…
Safford expands use of reclaimed water
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – It may not be potable (drinkable) but Safford’s reclaimed water is good for a number of uses, which will…
Skaters clash with homeless man at Firth Park
jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Teenage skaters clashed with a homeless man at Firth Park on Monday to come to the aid of another homeless man, they…
Homeless harass children at skatepark
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – What happens when a person doesn’t feel safe taking their children to the local park? One mom’s open warning went viral this week as…
Skaters rejoice at Safford Skatepark grand opening
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – There was plenty of grinding, ollies and backside airs Saturday morning, as the long-awaited Safford Skatepark held its grand opening. The community…
