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TweetPinSharePhoto by Maria Baranova/Courtesy “¡Americano!”: Tony Valdovinos said he didn’t realize he was undocumented until he tried to enlist in the Marines because, while growing up in Arizona, most of …
Dreamer drama: Arizona man hopes play about his life drives DACA discussion Read More
TweetPinShareThe NEA Big Read grant will support a community reading program that will focus on “The Bear” by Andrew Krivak. Contributed Article SAFFORD – The Safford City-Graham County Library is …
Safford Library awarded $20,000 Big Read grant Read More
TweetPinShareA winning Powerball lottery ticket for Saturday’s drawing was purchased at the Bashas’ grocery store in Thatcher. Staff Reports THATCHER – Congratulations to the lucky winner! A winning Powerball ticket …
Winning Powerball ticket sold at Thatcher Bashas’ Read More
TweetPinShareContributed File Photo: DAR Gila Valley Chapter gathered to remember American Revolutionary War patriots, the nation’s Constitution, and recognize DAR Patriotic Essay Contest winners from Safford High School in this …
EAC dual-enrolled scholarships available through DAR Read More
TweetPinShareEAC Photo: EAC summer STEM camp attendees gather at the Tonto Natural Bridge. By Phil McBride/EAC TONTO CREEK – Eastern Arizona College, with funding from the Rural Activation and Innovation …
Local youth attend EAC summer STEM camp at Tonto Creek Read More
TweetPinShareCollege can be a time of great change, tremendous growth, and new experiences. For many students, however, it can also be a time of stress and anxiety. Many dread the …
Four lifestyle tips for college students Read More
TweetPinShareFile Photo Courtesy Joanna Simmons: Boy Scouts reverently prepare a flag for retirement by fire. Column By Robert VanBuhler On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Stars …
Flag Day: America’s forgotten holiday Read More
TweetPinShareScreengrab from Parents Playbook video by First Things First The short video series provides in-game parenting analysis Contributed Article/Courtesy First Things First SAFFORD – Arizona’s early childhood agency, First Things …
First Things First’s Parents Playbook breaks down the game plan for parenting Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: The Walter Turner Barney and Sarah Matilda Farr Barney family. Pictured are, front, from left, Orin Elbridge, married Anna Matilda Fenn and sister, Sarah Fenn, Lilly Celestia, married …
Gila Valley History – Sarah Matilda Farr Barney/Walter Turner Barney Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: Denise Benton has been named United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties Executive Director. Contributed Article SAFFORD – Denise Benton has been selected as the Executive Director for …
United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties selects Denise Benton as new Executive Director Read More