Eastern Arizona Courier

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 »

Third-grade students at Jack Daley Primary were already in the spirit of Thanksgiving on Nov. 10 as they presented the musical, "A Time To Give Thanks," to proud parents, relatives and friends. Students dressed as pilgrims and Native Americans told the story of the first Thanksgiving, depicting the hardships that were endured by the early settlers. The overall theme of the performance projected ... Full Story »

Contributed Article Longtime Safford resident Norman "Pete" Brawley will be among the 10 inductees into the Arizona Farming and Ranching Hall of Fame at the third annual Honoree Dinner on Feb. 27, 2010. The event is at the Estrella Vista Reception Center in Avondale. Full Story »

A local contractor's stolen truck was found the day after it went missing but without the tools that were in the bed. Full Story »

As families welcome guests to their homes for Thanksgiving dinner, they need to remember that cooking is the leading cause of home fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association,. Full Story »

The warm peace of the night is shattered by the sound of an insistent horn; and volunteers from Thatcher to Safford stagger from their beds. Full Story »

Don and Barbara Steinman believe in running an "old-fashioned-style business" — a philosophy that made their Bonita-based Redington Land & Cattle Co. store successful enough to prompt them to open a branch in Safford. Full Story »

Pack-Ship and More is a full-service shipping company that offers services that will be especially welcome during the holiday season. Full Story »