Thatcher must find new superintendent
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The Thatcher School Board will meet at 5 p.m. on Jan. 6 to decide on a course of action for replacing Superintendent Janice Given, who died Dec. 24.
Safford teen slashes two on New Yearâs Eve
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It appears the city of Safford is having difficulty getting through a holiday without a stabbing these days.
Perez charged with first degree murder
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More information on the stabbing death of Jesus Adan Caraveo, 30, has come to light as his accused murderer, Joe Anthony Perez, 44, of Safford had his preliminary hearing Wednesday afternoon.
Safford and Co-op sign historical agreements
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After locking horns for more than 62 years, the city of Safford and Graham County Electric Co-op signed new service contracts Tuesday evening that explicitly define new service areas and will facilitate a new era of cooperation, according to the parties.
Mother and son: Helping students learn to read
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Diann and Dan Cook are familiar faces at the Jack Daley Primary School in Thatcher — they are a mother-and-son team who tutor students in reading.
SHS gives Thanksgiving to needy families
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Staff Writer Members of the National Honor Society and Spanish Club at Safford High School spent the day before Thanksgiving preparing and delivering boxes of food to the less fortunate.
Wonderful winter land
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Ambrosia Johnson, 3, of Safford plays in the snow Saturday morning. The Gila Valley was blanketed overnight by unexpected snowfall from a winter storm.
Museum volunteers maintain contact with past
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Barbara Stailey is one of about 20 volunteers who maintain the Graham County Historical Society Museum in Thatcher.
Water blend project done
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Construction has been completed on a new pipeline between Safford’s Carrasco and Kempton wells that will help ensure a plentiful supply of water in the Gila Valley for years to come.
Valley Furniture goes green
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The long row of solar panels behind Valley Furniture are gray, but they are a sure sign that the furniture store is going green.