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TweetPinShareHonorees will be recognized at the Graham Greenlee Grant Celebration on September 16 Contributed Article SAFFORD—The Arizona Community Foundation of the Gila Valley invites the public to the Graham Greenlee Grant …
Nominations Open for 2025 Graham Greenlee Nonprofit and Volunteer Awards Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — The Safford City Council is set to vote on proposed utility rate changes following the completion of a Utility and Service Rate Study, which …
Safford City Council to vote on utility rate changes, solar net metering phase-out Read More
TweetPinShareExpect temporary driveway restrictions starting Aug. 24 Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT GLOBE – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following lane restrictions on U.S. Highway 70 …
Plan for nighttime lane restrictions on US 70 east of Globe beginning Aug. 10 Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article SAFFORD – Amidst rising costs of homes, healthcare, food, and other essentials, Sparklight, a leading broadband provider, is helping community residents in need secure fast, reliable Internet service. The …
New Affordable Internet Option to Help Bridge the Digital Divide for Safford Residents Read More
TweetPinShareWill serve consecutively to federal CSAM charges By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Eric Lavon Williams, 37, of Pima, was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison for the Oct. …
Williams sentenced to 20 years in love triangle murder Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAN CARLOS APACHE RESERVATION – The Bronco Fire burning on the San Carlos Apache Reservation increased from 800 acres on Tuesday to 3,200 acres as of Wednesday morning, …
Bronco Fire on San Carlos Reservation increases to 3,200 acres Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports GRAHAM COUNTY – Deputies with the Graham County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a dog shooting on Aug. 2, at approximately 4:25 p.m. According to a …
Man shoots stray dog in self-defense Read More
TweetPinShareRecent SCOTUS ruling prompts reminder of parents’ rights PHOENIX – With many Arizona schools now starting the new school year, a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that parents can withdraw students from …
Horne urges parents to be aware of inappropriate lessons in schools Read More
TweetPinShareThatcher celebrates completion of 8th Street Expansion Project with ribbon-cutting By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – The long wait is over, and the town of Thatcher celebrated the completion of …
It’s open! Read More
TweetPinShareRemoving a single invasive plant species can reduce fire and flood risk and improve wildlife habitat on the lower Gila River Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — An ongoing tamarisk removal …
Tamarisk-y Business Read More