Unemployment down in Greenlee, up in Graham
PHOENIX — 2023 is off to a strong start when it comes to Greenlee County unemployment. Greenlee County maintained its status as the state’s lowest unemployment county in December, after the unemployment rate dropped a tenth of a percentage point in December, according to data released by the Arizona Department of Commerce last Thursday. 2.4% […]
More bang for the property tax buck in Greenlee County
This map shows which Arizona residents are most valuable in property taxes. – Contributed Graphics/SmartAssets Posted By: David Bell August 26, 2022 Clifton — Greenlee County residents can get the most out of their property taxes, according to a new study by SmartAsset. The study compares tax rates, school performance and home price growth. Greenlee […]
Flu in Graham, Greenlee more than double the five-year average
– David Bell Graff/Gila Valley Central Posted By: David Bell February 27, 2023 PHOENIX — Graham County saw an increase in the number of confirmed flu cases during the latest reporting period. According to the Arizona Department of Health, 11 new cases were reported in the week of February 12, an 83 percent increase from […]
Graham Greenlee Tax Credit Coalition promotes tax credit donations for schools and non-profits
Posted by: Staff February 21, 2023 The Graham Greenlee Tax Credit Coalition is a community of local nonprofits and local schools that promotes $1 Arizona income tax credits given to those who donate to eligible organizations and schools. Coalition non-profits are made up of hard-working businesses that provide immediate basic needs to low-income families and […]
Greenlee Sheriff Sumner wants lawsuit against county moved to Apache, Greenlee BOS move to dismiss
Greenlee County Sheriff Tim Sumner wants Greenlee County’s complaint against BOS heard in Apache County, and the BOS is moving to seek his dismissal. John Johnson john johnson news@gmail.com Clifton – If whiskey is for drinking and water is for fighting (Mark Twain?), what is Greenlee County Sheriff Tim Sumner arguing with the Greenlee County […]
Our Neighbors Farm & Pantry receives a $69,000 boost from United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties
Photo by: Graham County and Greenlee County presenting and receiving a check for $69,000 from United Way. From left, on behalf of United Way, are Executive Director Denise Benton and Grant Manager Amanda, Our Neighbors Farm. Represented by Executive Director Kai Littrell and Pantry Manager Dana Larchick and Americorp Vista’s Kymberlynn Tessman. staff report The […]
Jobs forecast is bright for Greenlee, Graham
– David Bell Graff/Gila Valley Central Posted By: David Bell February 16, 2023 PHOENIX — Greenlee County is projected to experience the greatest job growth of any other Arizona county between 2022 and 2024. That’s according to employment forecasts released Thursday by the Arizona Department of Economic Opportunity. New jobs in Greenlee County are expected […]
Flu starting show declines in Graham, Greenlee
PHOENIX — For the first time this season, the number of new flu cases in Graham County is below the five-year average. This is according to the latest data released by the Arizona Department of Health. Flu counts declined in four of the five weeks reported in January, 9.6% below the five-year average for the […]
Voter registration grows 3 percent in Greenlee, statistically flat in Graham
PHOENIX — Greenlee County saw a 3% increase in registered voters following the November general election. That’s according to data released Friday by the Arizona Secretary of State’s office. Greenlee County saw a 2% increase in Democrats to 1,481. Republicans increased him by 3.5% to 1,788. Independents increased by 3.3% to his 1,491. – David […]
Southern Arizona Sports, Film and Tourism Authority seeks input on Graham, Greenlee needs, wants
Contributor: David Bell January 26, 2023 TUCSON — The Southern Arizona Sports, Film and Tourism Authority is wasting no time making an impact in its service area. At its first meeting on January 12, the Authority Board approved a $50,000 sponsorship of the Arizona Bowl, the college football bowl game held in Tucson each December. […]
