Sept. 2, 2008
Polls opened at 6 a.m. and remained open until 7 p.m. for Primary Election day.
Sept. 2, 2004
Local educators sounded off in response to some of Gov. Janet Napolitano's initiatives and to some of education's hottest topics.
Sept. 2, 1999
A Canadian company put its controversial plans for a gold mine in Yarnell on hold.
Sept. 2, 1984
Toothpicks were in big demand Saturday night for the 650 people who showed up during the first hour of the 35th annual Chino Valley Corn Dinner to munch on the valley's famed sweet corn.
Sept. 1, 1959
"Drilling for oil in the Verde Valley is expected to start late this week."
Sept. 2, 1934
"A very, very busy Labor Day holiday is in store for Prescott's residents and visitors, considering that a golf tournament already is in progress, the championship of the Prescott Twilight baseball league and an air show are scheduled, and a monster Labor day celebration has been arranged for Monday, including barbecue, field day sports, bathing beauty revue and boxing bouts."
Sept. 2, 1909
"After 72 hours of a deluge in which the country was soaked to bedrock, the rain finally released its grip on the Big Bug section Tuesday evening."
Sept. 2, 1886
"The post office, it is said, will be moving to the west side of the plaza soon."
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