UpdateNews
Boy shooter sentenced for probation violation
A Safford juvenile will spend the rest of his childhood behind bars after being sentenced on a probation violation regarding the shooting death of his second cousin.
More of this story
If emergency agencies had responded to Mary Hanlin’s frantic calls for help, her family may not be mourning the death of a beloved pet.
More of this story
Supervisors approve home office work sites
The Graham County Board of Supervisors approved home-office work sites that will allow some county employees to work from their homes.
More of this story
Phone card drive grows into statewide campaign
Renee Miles just wanted to show support for members of the United States military by organizing a phone card drive in conjunction with the Safford Saturday Night Stampede rodeo.
More of this story
Safford Class of 2008 dreams big
“Some men see things as they are and ask why. I dream of things that never were and ask why not.”
More of this story
Thatcher grads celebrated new beginnings
Thatcher High School’s two valedictorians, Dallin Christensen and Joel Wright, and salutatorian Dallin Lauritzen spoke of memories and the future during the May 23 graduation ceremony in the Thatcher High School gymnasium.
More of this story
Vicki Dodson, left, and Deanna Fullbirght admire magnet bracelets for sale at the Gila Valley Family Festival arts and crafts sale at the Safford High School on May 23.
More of this story
Fort Thomas holds festive graduation
The Fort Thomas High School graduation had a very festive atmosphere throughout the evening as graduates and their families celebrated the achievements of the class of 2008.
More of this story
More than 200 teachers joined 16 administrators for the annual Tri-County Teachers Academy at Safford High School.
More of this story
The Courier mistakenly identified the new Safford Bureau of Land Management field manager as Tom Cooke in the caption under his picture in the June 8 issue.
More of this story
Judge says city has right to remove tent house
Nearly two years after a tent was erected to encompass the residence at Colonial Village #4, area residents may finally see it come down.
More of this story
EAC students win iPods for survey participation
Five lucky Eastern Arizona College students were randomly selected to receive a 160 GB Apple iPod for their participation in the college’s Student Satisfaction Survey. The survey, administered by the college’s Institutional Research Office, was offered online during the last three weeks of the spring semester.
More of this story
Two elected officials opposed in the primary
Only two Graham County elected officials — County Supervisors Drew John and Mark Herrington — will be opposed in the Sept. 2 primary election. The remaining officeholders will run unopposed in the primary, according to the Graham County Elections Department.
More of this story
Talley files lawsuit against Green, city
A lawsuit accusing Mayor Ron Green of interfering with former Mayor Van Talley’s business expectations regarding the proposed Safford Commerce Park was filed in Superior Court on Friday.
More of this story
Graham County well-represented at state GOP convention
Contributed Article
More of this story
Pima Town Council table decision on subdivision
At the Pima Town Council meeting June 3, a Pima resident who doesn’t want a subdivision near his home voiced his concerns about possible sewage leakage coming from the proposed Ferrin’s Terrace.
More of this story
Safford Floor Coverings to carry on service
An event that took place at a Valley business in December robbed several employees of their jobs but played a part in the opening of a new business in April.
More of this story
State senator dies at home in Snowflake
State Sen. Jake Flake, (R)-District 5, died at his Snowflake home Sunday when he suffered a heart attack while attempting to get up from a fall. Flake was recuperating from a previous fall off a horse about two weeks ago that broke multiple ribs.
More of this story
Crinan leaves legacy of compassion
She just loves people. That was about as simple as Jean Crinan could put it when discussing her time at the Mount Graham Safe House in Safford.
More of this story
Safford looks into airport terminal redesign
Now often used as a firefighting base or as a landing place for corporate jets, the Safford Regional Airport terminal is starting to show its age and lack of space and amenities. Safford has a plan to remedy these problems — if funding for the $1.5 million proposal can be acquired.
More of this story
Kempton's Memorial Day sales benefit foundation
A booming week of sales at Kempton Chevrolet-Buick that began Memorial Day meant more than just good business for the Safford car dealership.
More of this story
The Pima School Board unanimously approved raising three separate fees at its meeting Wednesday.
More of this story
Council to decide tent house’s fate
The Safford City Council will have the final say on what to do with a residence deemed a public nuisance by a superior court judge.
More of this story
Motorcycle safety course offered in Safford
With gas prices reaching unprecedented heights, consumers are looking at various ways to save money at the pump.
More of this story
Local regulations needed for processing biodiesel
There are no health or planning and zoning rules in Graham County that cover the manufacturing of biodiesel fuel at home, but at least one Graham County official would like to see regulations.
More of this story
