Eastern Arizona Courier

The quick action of law enforcement and community members culminated in the apprehension of a suspected bank robber Thursday night. Full Story »

An Army veteran said he received his Christmas gift early when a tow truck driver from Nutcracker Towing came to his aid Friday after he was stuck in the snow on Mount Graham for two days. Full Story »

Graham County's economic downturn is evident in the public schools, where the number of children eating free or reduced-price lunches have increased significantly — at least at the two largest school districts. Full Story »

The Jack Daley Primary School staff had a banner day Dec. 2 when they celebrated the school's national Blue Ribbon School designation with a special luncheon — and "Elvis" provided the entertainment. Full Story »

Holiday shoppers can use several strategies to stay within their gift-buying budgets and not incur credit card debt — all it takes is a bit of planning and self-discipline. Full Story »

At its Dec. 1 meeting, the Pima Town Council unanimously approved an amended perpetual lease to the Graham County Electrical Co-op for the placement of an electrical substation. Full Story »

Contributed Article The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of one or more individuals in the shooting of a cow found dead Nov. 14 on the Sierra Bonita Ranch west of Bonita. Full Story »

Local police are investigating a brazen midday robbery that occurred shortly before 12:30 p.m. at the Chase bank at 321 W. Main Street in Safford. Full Story »

Santa Claus leads an entourage down Main Street in Downtown Safford during the city's Merry Main Street celebration Friday night. See Lifestyles section for more pictures and the story. Full Story »

After 19 years with the Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services, 14 of those as executive director, Dana Johnson has been listed as a suspect in a criminal investigation by the Arizona Attorney General’s office. Full Story »

Anyone who has wondered how to reduce water consumption may want to participate in a free water audit by the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension after Jan. 1. Full Story »

The first snow of the season was visible on Mount Graham on Monday afternoon. Full Story »

Contributed Article Indigo Mountain Wellness, Toys & Gifts recently opened in Safford to praise from customers who are pleased to find a local source for quality toys, games and activities for kids of all ages. Full Story »

The Safford City Council unanimously approved a resolution at its meeting Nov. 23 that will allow the city to apply for about $85,000 in federal stimulus money. Full Story »

Angelos EfrosContributing Writer The Young Americans was started in 1962 by Milton C. Anderson as a choral group in Hollywood, Calif. Nearly 50 years later, the Young Americans consists of 270 performers. Each year they travel the world, teaching confidence through a love of music and performing. These tours, known as The Music Outreach Tours, consist of 40 Young Americans. They travel to an ... Full Story »

With the controversy surrounding the placement of Safford's 2-million- gallon Lebanon water tank, one might think of that situation upon hearing reports of tank construction workers dodging bullets. The reality is less heinous, however, and seems to be a matter of ill-placed sport shooters near Safford's other tank under construction, the 3-million- gallon Discovery Park water tank. Full Story »

Many inmates incarcerated in the Arizona State Prison-Safford are far away from their children, but a program that began several months ago gives inmates a chance to parent from a distance. Full Story »

In an effort to help curb the use of drugs and receive use from a vehicle that was only gathering dust at the county yard, Graham County Sheriff P.J. Allred donated the county's Drug Abuse Resistance Education Bronco to the Willcox Police Department on Monday. Full Story »

The three largest school districts in Graham County stand to lose more than $750,000 in state funding that pays for buses and textbooks. Full Story »

Alcohol was likely a contributing factor in a single vehicle rollover late in the evening of Nov. 22. Full Story »

The Safford City Council voted 6-1 at its meeting Monday to extend golf pro Burt Watkins' contract for three months through February 2010. Full Story »

Eastern Arizona College’s Speech Communications Department will be hosting storyteller Glenda Bonin on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gila/Galiuro room at the EAC Activities Center. The public is invited to attend this free event that will be suitable for all ages. Full Story »

The Pima Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to A.R.S. 13-3825, the Community Notification on Sex Offenders Law, which requires law enforcement agencies to inform the public when an offender will be living in the area, for public safety and protection. Full Story »

The Safford Motor Vehicle Division office is among 49 that will remain open after the Arizona Department of Transportation closes 12. Full Story »

The Graham County Chamber of Commerce will have a new director beginning Dec. 1. Full Story »