Eric Waller gives his 3-year-old son, Wally, a lift during the 11th annual Holiday Light Parade in Downtown Safford on Saturday. Thousands of people lined the streets to witness the parade. See story and photos in the Lifestyles section. Full Story »
A motorcyclist was airlifted to the University Medical Center in Tucson on Friday after T-boning a car that had turned in front of him. Full Story »
The old Stockmen’s Bank building at 627 W. Main St. in Safford will ring in the new year with a new occupant: the Graham County Probation Department. Full Story »
Prescription pill abuse continues to plague the Gila Valley, and police interacted with multiple alleged addicts in three separate incidents Friday night. Full Story »
Former resident Natalie Pace received an early Christmas gift on Black Friday when her book "You Vs. Wall Street" entered the top 10 in sales on Amazon.com. Full Story »
The bass drumbeat booms down Main Street as the brass section plays a rousing musical selection. The Safford High School marching band is in perfect formation and every note and beat is true, but the uniforms are less than uniform. Full Story »
Excitement is in the air and the preparations for the fifth annual Project Luke Dinner are well under way. The dinner will be held this year on Dec. 19 at the EAC Activity Center. Over the past four years, through the generous gifts and donations by local businesses, churches and fellow community members, the Christmases of several hundred families have been blessed. Full Story »
Christmas music echoed through the buildings and the aroma of popped corn wafted through the air at three craft shows held Nov. 27 and 28 at the Graham County Fairgrounds. Holiday shoppers were offered products ranging from handmade jewelry and furniture to candles or a massage. Full Story »
The federal Bureau of Prisons will extend its contract with Graham County through May 31, 2010, according to an intergovernmental agreement. 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 »
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 »
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 »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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