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Vets reunite after 40 years
This year's Veterans Day was especially significant to Gila Valley resident Scott Allred as his two roommates from the Vietnam War paid him a visit.
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Man sentenced to 113 years for molestation
Eric Smith, 42, of Safford received essentially a life sentence Friday when he was given a 113-year prison term for molestation of a child.
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Legislative budget cuts could hurt county
The Arizona Legislature is in special session this week to begin chipping away at the state's $2 billion budget deficit.
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The second round of grants totaling $105,000 from the Graham County Investment Fund were presented at a ceremony Thursday afternoon.
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Safford amends utility deposit policy
After receiving numerous complaints about its utility deposit policy, the Safford City Council unanimously approved amending it at its Nov. 9 meeting.
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American Legion unveils renovations
This Veterans Day, the members of American Legion Swift Murphy Post #32 celebrated the renovations to the building that houses the post.
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Thatcher changes speed limit on 20th, goes green on Fridays
The Thatcher Town Council changed the speed limit on the northern end of 20th Avenue between Hwy. 70 and the railroad from 25 to 35 miles per hour.
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Thatcher High receives $20,000 Freeport grant
Thatcher High School received a $20,000 grant from Freeport-McMoRan, members of the Thatcher School Board learned Nov.12.
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Educational Travelers visit Ground Zero
The following is the fourth of five stories about the adventures of the Safford Educational Travelers. This is the fourth year Linda Hedges has taken a group of local students on an educational experience. Students who went on the trip wrote all of the stories.
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Safford PD issues sex offender notifications
The Safford Police Department has released the following information pursuant to ARS 13-3825, the Community Notification on Sex Offenders Law. Notification must be made when certain sex offenders are released from the Arizona State Prison, accepted under an interstate compact agreement or released from a county jail back into the community. It is the responsibility of the chief law enforcement officer having jurisdiction where the offender intends to reside to inform the community.
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Altech Refrigeration enjoys new building
An old adage states that necessity is the mother of all invention. In the case of Altech Refrigeration, necessity is the reason it built its new building.
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In the spirit of Amelia Earhart
Tucson Ninety-Nine member and pilot Connie Nicholson of Oro Valley has been flying for three decades. She and her 14-year-old daughter, Cecilia, flew a 1979 Piper Cherokee 6 in the contest. Nicholson said flying is something she and her daughter enjoy together. More photos and story follow.
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The Graham County Health Department confirmed Nov. 13 that a 26-year-old Gila Valley resident who had an H1N1-related illness died Nov. 5 at the Mount Graham Regional Medical Center.
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Fort Hood victim worked in Valley
One of the victims of the shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, on Nov. 5 previously worked in the Safford area and is remembered fondly.
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Green decides against
running for re-electionSafford Mayor Ron Green has decided against running for re-election in 2010.
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Don’t miss classical guitarist Brad Richter in concert
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Valley residents honor veterans
The annual Veterans Day ceremony featured local leaders and veterans who remembered the sacrifices of those who have served or are serving the United States of America.
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Cancer Resource Center offers free services
An open house Nov. 12 at the American Cancer Society's Cancer Resource Center gave Gila Valley residents a chance to learn what services are available locally.
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Tucson Ninety-Nines fly in the spirit of Amelia Earhart
A journey that started in the days of Amelia Earhart was continued by the Tucson Ninety-Nines on Nov. 7.
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Krieg fights council development proposal
Hotel and restaurant owner Dean Krieg voiced his dissatisfaction with Safford's newly proposed economic development policy at the city's council meeting Nov. 9 and didn't pull any punches.
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Soldier thanks local residents for support in Iraq
Hi; my name is Nicasio Garcia. I’m originally from Safford. I’ve been out here in Iraq since January 2009, and I‘m getting ready to come home in a couple of months.
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Yesenia Pacheco's third-grade class at Pima Elementary was my fourth classroom visit for the Class Act series, and I must say it was a great experience. Though I was bigger than my classmates, I felt like I fit right in.
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Mount Graham may become anglers’ choice destination
History was made Nov. 4 when Mount Graham became the only place on earth to have both native Arizona trout species as well as three other species of trout living in the same area.
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Golfers packed the Safford City Council's meeting room Monday night, held picket signs and showed their solidarity and support for golf pro Burt Watkins.
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High copper inventories raise concerns
People in Greenlee and Graham counties may be unconcerned about the price of rice, a cup of tea or the cost of a movie ticket in China.
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