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| 9 indicted in Chino Valley biker shootings |
The Yavapai County Attorney's Office released Wednesday indictments returned by a Yavapai County Grand Jury on Sept. 1 for nine men charged in the Aug. 21 shooting between the Hells Angels and Vagos motorcycle gangs in an unincorporated area northwest of Chino Valley.
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Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Man arrested after allegedly punching other man over food stamps |
Prescott police arrested a man this past Friday on charges of aggravated assault after he allegedly punched another man repeatedly in the face near the Staples store on Sheldon Street.
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Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Unlikely reunion for concentration camp prisoner and her liberator |
Tears rolling down a toddler's cheeks while she watched Fourth of July fireworks and listened to patriotic music brought about an incredible reunion between a Holocaust survivor and an American soldier who helped liberate the concentration camp where she was imprisoned in World War II.
The story of how Esther Basch, 82, and Max Liebers, 92, met after 60 years begins with Esther's daughter, Rachel, who took her little granddaughter, Jasmine, to the July 4 celebration in Chino Valley three years ago.
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Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Man arrested on charges including aggravated DUI |
Prescott police arrested a man this past Friday on charges including aggravated DUI after an officer heard a vehicle drive over a rumble strip and saw it illegally pass vehicles stopped for a collision.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| RV Park Battle: Arnold steps down from Chino chamber presidency |
Charlie Arnold has stepped down from the board presidency of the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce to devote his energies to fighting a referendum drive against a recreational vehicle park project.
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Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| DeMocker trial: Witnesses confirm tenant's alibi |
Two witnesses who testified Wednesday in the murder trial for Steven DeMocker confirmed that the victim's tenant, James Knapp, had an alibi for the evening of her death.
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Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| New PUSD policy will eliminate RIF based on seniority or tenure |
Prescott Education Association (PEA) President Mike McCrady says he understands why the Prescott Unified School District Governing Board must adopt a new Professional Staff Reduction in Force (RIF) policy.
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Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Final tally: Yavapai shows best voter turnout |
Yavapai County once again had the best voter turnout of any Arizona county.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| United Animal Friends Star of the Day: Lady |
United Animal Friends (UAF) features a "Star of the Day" at weekly cat adoptions. UAF shows adoptable cats and kittens from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday at Petco.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Teens cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, tobacco |
A teenage boy was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and another teen was cited for possession of tobacco on Sept. 1 after an officer performing a property watch in the 900 block of Gurley Street saw four teens in the storm drain tunnel nearby and heard them say "I'm so high" and "You go next."
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Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Woman allegedly gave boyfriend $4,268 in excessive change, fraudulent returns |
Prescott police arrested a woman who worked at the J.C. Penney store in Prescott Gateway Mall on Friday after she allegedly told an officer that she took part in fraudulent purchases and returns of more than $4,268 over the past three weeks.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| PHS Class of 1960 joins Half-Century Club |
The Prescott High School Class of 1960 will join the ranks of the Prescott High School Half-Century Club this year.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Gas Prices: Sept. 9 |
EDITOR'S NOTE: Prices at the pump are according to www.arizonagasprices.com. Keep in mind that prices fluctuate. These price checks are as of yesterday afternoon.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Chino Valley receives stimulus money |
Gov. Jan Brewer announced that the Arizona Commerce Authority has awarded $93,700 in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant money to Chino Valley.
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Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Parks & Rec Activities: Week of Sept. 9
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The City of Prescott Parks and Recreation invites you to join The Trekabout Hiking Club. The club meets every Tuesday from 8 to 9 a.m. and every Thursday from 8 to 10 a.m. for guided hikes.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| D-H library offering pair of children's activities |
The Dewey-Humboldt Town Library, 2735 Corral St. in Humboldt, is inviting children ages 8-12 to attend an arts and crafts activity titled "Wild & Beautiful Birds of the Wetlands" from 10-11:30 a.m. this Saturday.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Local 9/11 events honor heroes, fallen |
Camaraderie and unity are the goals of festivities that will bring local residents together to observe the ninth anniversary of September 11.
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Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Prescott National Forest burn season starts Friday |
Prescott National Forest fire managers are kicking off their fall prescribed burning season as early as Friday, if weather conditions are favorable in the Prescott area.
The Prieta burn will cover 1,650 acres just west of Prescott and Thumb Butte. It will continue as long as conditions are favorable, but no burning takes place on weekends.
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Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Pow-wow honors veterans all weekend |
The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 608 will award the Warriors Medal of Valor to veterans who attend the 4th annual Intertribal Social Pow-Wow at Watson Lake in Prescott that runs this Friday through Sunday, said (Ret.) USMC Sgt. Alfonso Santillan Jr.
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Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| No consensus on county's Gurley Street project |
After some disagreement Tuesday, the Yavapai County supervisors took no action on whether to build parking decks and an enclosed sally port at the sheriff's office on Gurley Street in Prescott.
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Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Prescott Council gives go-ahead to start rate increase process |
Recognizing the sensitivity of any discussion about increased water and sewer rates, Prescott Engineering Services Director Mark Nietupski Tuesday afternoon reiterated the need for improvements to the city's water and sewer system.
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Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Prescott Valley council to review final plan for hospital expansion |
Yavapai Regional Medical Center officials recently announced they will break ground on a breast cancer center in October at the East Campus here.
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Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| CYMPO committee to hear update about Chino Valley transit |
During a meeting this week, the Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization's (CYMPO) Transit Technical Advisory Committee will hear a transportation update from the Town of Chino Valley.
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Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Hikers rescued after one falls ill |
Yavapai County sheriff's deputies, search units and the Arizona Department of Public Safety Ranger helicopter found two hikers Sunday who became stranded in the Wet Beaver Wilderness after one became so ill he could no longer walk.
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Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Beit Torah holds High Holiday services |
The Beit Torah Jewish Congregation will observe the Rosh HaShanah service, with the Taschlich service, at 10 a.m. Thursday at Watson Lake Park.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Donations needed for United Animal Friends auction |
United Animal Friends (UAF) is seeking donations for its 2010 Winter Blast Auction.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Seminar looks at how nonprofits can raise money |
A free seminar on how nonprofits can raise money for their organizations will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| City will broadcast Prescott's Karaoke Idol finals at courthouse plaza |
In anticipation of an overflow crowd Thursday evening at the finals of Prescott's Karaoke Idol, city officials will set up a big-screen television on the north side of the courthouse plaza.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Day-long events, festivities benefit United Way |
A fun run, bike and car show, games and more add up to a full day of entertainment on Saturday, Sept. 25, that will benefit the United Way of Yavapai County's services to county residents.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Juvenile justice the topic of Saturday workshop |
"Current Trends in Juvenile Justice," a program sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Central Yavapai County to give the public insights into this county's juvenile court system, will take place Saturday at Las Fuentes Resort Village.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Fact-checking, submissions among the topics for Courier editors, readers |
"Truth" was a consistent theme when The Daily Courier editors hosted another round of Coffee with the Editors at the newspaper's Prescott office this past week.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Labor Day traffic detail leads to 8 DUI arrests |
Six local law enforcement agencies made 99 traffic stops during a DUI enforcement detail over the Labor Day holiday weekend, reported Lt. Andy Reinhardt, spokesman for the Prescott Police Department.
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Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Gas Prices: Sept. 8 |
EDITOR'S NOTE: Prices at the pump are according to www.arizonagasprices.com. Keep in mind that prices fluctuate. These price checks are as of yesterday afternoon.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Neighbors helping neighbors |
Sister City Association repairs used bicycles to send to Caborca
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Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Celebrating Labor Day: Signals end of summer while honoring workers |
PRESCOTT - Some people at the courthouse plaza's Faire on the Square celebrating Labor Day on Monday didn't really know why the holiday is called "Labor Day," but they were happy for a three-day weekend nonetheless.
Others, however, knew the significance of the holiday.
Monday, September 06, 2010
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| VFW building rising in Prescott Valley |
PRESCOTT VALLEY - The long-awaited dream of a lodge for Veterans of Foreign Wars Mingus Mountain Post 10227 is finally coming into fruition.
Work started this past Wednesday on a 3,000-square-foot metal building on Fifth Street just below the Moose Lodge, according to Philip Young, past commander of the post.
Monday, September 06, 2010
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| Center to help combat vets now open in Flagstaff |
FLAGSTAFF - Combat veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars now have a place to go in Arizona to ease their transition from the battlefield to the classroom.
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Monday, September 06, 2010
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| Student drug arrests top 1 per week in Prescott |
EDITOR'S NOTE: This school year has already seen at least four drug-related arrests in the past two weeks on Prescott Unified School District campuses, reinforcing the drug education needed for young students. We have examined the campus drug arrests and awareness during the 2009-10 school year. No names of those arrested are used since the students involved are minors.
From the beginning of the 2009-10 school year until the last day of school, 59 children - more than one child a week - had been arrested for drug offenses, said Lt. Andy Reinhardt, spokesman for the Prescott Police Department.
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Monday, September 06, 2010
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| Gas Prices for 9-7-2010 |
EDITOR'S NOTE: Prices at the pump are according to www.arizonagasprices.com. Keep in mind that prices fluctuate. These price checks are as of yesterday afternoon.
Monday, September 06, 2010
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| Local school districts experiencing declining enrollment |
Humboldt, Chino Valley and Prescott unified schools are seeing drops in student numbers...
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Monday, September 06, 2010
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| Fall Health Fair to be held Saturday, Oct. 2
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PEEPLES VALLEY - A Fall Health Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Model Creek School on Hays Ranch Road off Highway 89 in Peeples Valley.
Monday, September 06, 2010
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| Spaghetti dinner to benefit disabled seniors
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Prescott Meals on Wheels' spaghetti benefit dinner with meatballs, Olive Garden salad and bread sticks, Italian dessert and beverage is from 5 and 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10. The cost is $60 for a reserved table of six or individual tickets are available at $10 each.
Monday, September 06, 2010
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| Workshop will focus on 'empaths'
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Marilyn Markham Petrich, RN will offer a workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 25, at Mountain Spirit Co-Op, 107 N. Cortez, Suite 105, Prescott.
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Monday, September 06, 2010
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| Wander the Wild event includes raffle items
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Manzanita Outdoors has joined the list of supporters for the Highlands Center for Natural History's second annual "Wander the Wild" Banquet and Live Auction presented by Credit Union West.
Monday, September 06, 2010
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| More and more drum tribes catching on in wake of 3D Fest |
A new tribe of drummers emerged from Prescott's Watson Lake Park two weekends ago after the 3D Festival. At least one local music store is getting some after-fest business.
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Sunday, September 05, 2010
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| County supervisors tackle building projects Tuesday |
The county supervisors will discuss various building projects at their meeting Tuesday.
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Sunday, September 05, 2010
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| Prescott hunter found, remains in intensive care |
A relative in a private plane helping to search for a missing 84-year-old Prescott hunter found his Jeep in a ravine north of Yarnell Thursday.
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Sunday, September 05, 2010
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| Committee to continue discussion on impact fees |
CHIN0 VALLEY - The Mayor's Ad Hoc Economic Development Committee plans to continue a discussion on impact fees when it meets Tuesday.
Committee members Aug. 3 expressed support for replacing impact fees on homes with a secondary property tax to finance roads and other improvements.
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Sunday, September 05, 2010
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| Arcosanti |
Concert evokes memories of Colly Soleri
Sunday, September 05, 2010
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| Endangered fish find home at Rio Salado Audubon Center |
Two endangered species of native fish became the newest residents to the outdoor ponds at the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center in Phoenix.
Nearly 500 desert pupfish and 550 Gila topminnow were released this past Tuesday into the center's ponds as part of a program aimed at allowing private landowners to participate in the conservation of threatened and endangered species.
Sunday, September 05, 2010
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