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Toxic solution from mine spills into Chase Creek
Thousands of gallons of a highly toxic solution used at the Freeport McMoRan copper mine in Morenci were blocked from pouring into the San Francisco River in Clifton at mid-afternoon Thursday.
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Thousands of gallons of a highly toxic solution used at the Freeport McMoRan copper mine in Morenci were blocked from pouring into the San Francisco River in Clifton at midafternoon Thursday.
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Girl dies after being hit by truck
Tragedy struck the residents of the Sunrise Village & RV Mobile Home Resort on Tuesday afternoon, when 8-year-old Elizabeth Bates was killed after being hit by a truck.
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Election season seems to bring about the worst in human nature, but no matter how much a person disagrees with certain proposed laws, there are existing laws protecting political signs.
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BLM Safford approves large-scale wind energy project
In a history-making ceremony Oct. 24, Bureau of Land Management Safford Field Manager Scott Cooke signed a right-of-way grant and environmental documents approving Arizona’s first wind energy development on public lands.
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Safford Bond Issue
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EAC, local educators for educational organizations
New education partnerships working as the “7-14 Associations” are drawing on the ideas and knowledge of their members to increase the success of students from middle school through community college.
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2008 Graham County election candidates
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Thatcher School Board
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Council votes to enter land purchase agreement
After listening to a presentation from outgoing Special Projects Manager Robert Porter during executive session of its meeting Oct. 27, the council returned to open session and unanimously voted to enter a land purchase agreement for the Birdno Family Trust.
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Four generations celebrate Grandma’s 100th birthday
A lifetime of work, laughter and love was celebrated Sept. 21 in honor of Francisca Alva’s 100th birthday.
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Children’s book teaches acceptance
“Jonas and the Pride of Fiona”—a children’s book— is about two characters that are natural enemies but choose to look past their differences and become friends.
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The Nov. 4 general election is in two days. The polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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ADOT seeks public input on transport plans
Despite a national economic downturn and a state budget crunch, the Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking public input in planning transportation routes throughout the state.
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Honoring a tradition that was set nearly a century ago, Gila Valley residents gathered outside of Graham County Courthouse on Tuesday to pay tribute to this nation’s veterans.
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County money safe despite finance woes
Taxpayers’ money invested with the Arizona State Treasurer’s office is safe, according to a rating from Standard and Poor’s Rating Services, a worldwide credit-rating firm.
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The 2008 state champion Thatcher volleyball team includes, front from left, Megan Jorgensen, Madison Rowan, Jessica Setlow and Jeni Romney; back, Rachel Orr, Rebeka Barney, Jamie Young, Sonora Thatcher, Chelcy Motes, Macey Jorgensen, Salena Scroggins, Heather Lucero and Lacy Jo Householder. Thatcher defeated Phoenix Northwest Christian 3-2 on Nov. 8 to win the state title.
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Safford Junior Basketball League will continue
Boys and girls in Safford aged 10-11 will be hitting the hardwood starting Dec. 6 because the Safford Junior Basketball League will continue to receive a donation from the city of Safford.
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Eric Bibb gospel-blues concert is Nov. 18
Back by popular demand, gospel-blues singer, songwriter, guitarist and recording artist Eric Bibb returns to the Gila Valley for what is expected to be a sold-out concert. He will perform Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Eastern Arizona College’s Lee Little Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at Richards Music/Radio Shack and the Graham County Chamber of Commerce.
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Football player jailed for aggravated assault
Eastern Arizona College football player Emmanuel Livingston, 19, was arrested Oct. 21 after allegedly attempting to choke a fellow football player outside of the Mark Allen dormitory.
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Fire burns cotton modules at gin
Heavy winds and dry conditions helped spread a cotton module fire at the Glenbar Gin on Monday morning.
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Candidate Corner: Thatcher School Board
Will Wright
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Acid tanker crashes near Thatcher
A CTI acid tanker ran through the stop sign at Norton Road and Reay Lane T-intersection early Tuesday morning and crashed head-on into a berm east of Reay Lane.
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Mine layoffs affect contract employees, not Freeport miners
While contractors at several Freeport-McMoRan Cooper & Gold mines in Arizona have laid off employees, no Freeport employees have received the dreaded pink slip.
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Candidate Corner: Fort Thomas School Board
Billy K. Hinton
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