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Inauguration Day 2009
More than a million people gather on the National Mall to witness the inauguration of the 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama. President Obama made history as the first African-American to be elected to hold one of the most powerful offices in the world.
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Prosecution continues murder case against Grant
After taking nearly a month off for the Christmas holiday and defense attorney Mel McDonald’s illness, the murder trial against Pima businessman Doug Grant continued in a Downtown Phoenix courtroom Jan. 12.
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Man files complaint against Judge Bryce
Steven Ferguson and his son, Shawn, both of Graham County, believe they were denied justice in District II Justice of the Peace Dewey Bryce’s courtroom and have filed complaints against him to the Commission on Judicial Conduct.
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New fee schedule for horse facility set
In anticipation of the reopening of the recreational vehicle and horse facilities at the Graham County Fair-grounds around Feb. 1, the County Board of Supervisors approved new rental contracts for stalls and RV spaces Jan. 20.
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Graham courts work to reduce budgets
In response to the State budget deficit of more than $1 billion in the current fiscal year, the Arizona Judicial Branch has developed and implemented a plan to reduce budget spending and preserve a high quality of the administration of justice to the residents of Arizona. On Thursday, January 8, 2009, Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Ruth V. McGregor issued an administrative order to the courts in Arizona, ordering specific actions for the courts of the state to reduce budget spending.
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R.C. Klein airbrush exhibit at library
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Census Bureau prepares to hire locals
The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for more than a few good people to work in temporary jobs in Graham and Greenlee counties.
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Reward offered in Hughes shooting
Graham County is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who shot former Sheriff Frank Hughes on Dec. 8.
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Probation uses technology to detect drug use
The Graham County Probation Department is utilizing new technology to save money and free up its officers by screening probationers for drug use without having to test their urine or hair.
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Comfort Inn & Suites opens in Thatcher
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Arizona unemployment rate rises for December
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Multi-agency task force performs warrants roundup
A multi-agency task force led by the Department of Public Safety from Cochise County performed a felony warrants round-up in Graham County recently.
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Candy’s Ice Cream Company replicates old-time shops
Stepping into Candy’s Ice Cream Company is like walking into one of many 1950s drugstores that often included soda fountains and lunch counters.
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Treasure Hunters Road Show visit Safford
Gila Valley residents hauled out some of their antique treasures to be appraised during the Treasure Hunters Roadshow appearance Jan. 20-24.
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Second Gila River Heritage Roundup a success
More than 60 pounds of barbecued beef, hundreds of sodas and large quantities of Dutch-oven cooked potatoes were consumed in true cowboy fashion at the second annual Gila River Heritage Roundup on Saturday.
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Freeport reports $13.9-billion loss in 4th quarter
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. recorded a net loss of $13.9 billion — $36.78 per share — in the fourth quarter of 2008, according to the mining company’s fourth-quarter and year-end report.
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County issues building permit for LDS temple
A building permit has been issued to allow the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to construct a temple in the Gila Valley, Graham County Planning and Zoning Director Will Wright said.
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Grant’s wife testifies in murder trial
The murder trial against Doug Grant continued this week with the prosecution calling Grant’s wife, Hilary, to take the stand.
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Residents opposed to cell tower in Daley Estates
More than 70 Daley Estates residents are objecting to a cell phone tower planned for the Daley Estates Park and are hoping the Thatcher Town Council will at least listen to their concerns.
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Roper, seven other state parks to remain open for now
Roper Lake State Park south of Safford dodged an economic bullet Feb. 4 when the Arizona State Parks Board decided not to close eight state parks in an effort to help the state budget crisis.
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Thatcher High School hosts FBLA conference
Nearly 600 students from 25 Arizona high schools and middle schools were at Thatcher High School on Wednesday for the winter conference of the Southern Arizona Region of the Future Business Leaders of America.
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Drunken drivers caught on Super Bowl Sunday
Officers from the Eastern Arizona DUI Task Force were at the top of their game Super Bowl Sunday and made 12 driving-under-the-influence arrests.
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Inmates on work detail in Pima caught huffing
A couple of inmates from the Arizona State Prison Complex-Safford were recently caught huffing undercoating fumes while on work duty in Pima.
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Pima will likely be fined for previous expenditure limitation oversight
Pima Town Manager Gerald Schmidt reported to the Town Council at its meeting Tuesday night that the Legislature is unlikely to forgive Pima for overspending its expenditure limitation in 2007.
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Guns stolen from Safford residence during recent burglary
A home on 20th Street was recently burglarized of a large amount of video games and electronics, but even more disturbing is that whoever did the crime also stole two 12-gauge shotguns and could now be armed.
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