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City seeks public’s views on shutting down ‘parklets’ in downtown Prescott
Before the controversial “parklet” issue goes back to the Prescott City Council in October for a possible shut-down date, city officials hope to hear the views of not just local business owners, but the general public as well.
Quad City Interfaith Council partners with Salvation Army to house Operation Deep Freeze — again
The Salvation Army on South Montezuma Street will continue to host the emergency homeless shelter, Operation Deep Freeze, at its downtown headquarters for the winter season beginning Nov. 1.
YCSO, Silent Witness offer $650 reward for man who kidnapped woman, fled deputies
A $650 reward is being offered by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and Yavapai Silent Witness for information leading to the arrest of a man who kidnapped a woman and fled from deputies, according to a news release Tuesday.
- Lasting Legacy: Prescott-area legal, social justice leaders laud Ginsburg’s legacy
- Adoption Spotlight: Melvin
- Council agrees to $6.2M settlement with architect, builder of joint facility next to Prescott Valley Civic Center
- Electronic titles issued to MVD customers; paper versions can be requested
- Prescott Valley Police distributing free food boxes Oct. 2
- ‘Wellness Rocks’ community event slated for Oct. 10
- Upcoming Events:
- YCSO seeking kidnapping suspect who is also wanted in several Arizona counties
- Sept. 29 COVID-19 update: How to boost immunity
- Chino Valley in Brief: Morning Lions Club dedicates Melvin Jones Fellowship Award to Bud Hanen
- COVID-19: Is Arizona a dangerous place to send kids back to school?
- Report: Arizona has 4th highest rate of COVID-19 cases among children in US
- MatForce adapts to COVID-19 with virtual fall programs, trainings
- Lawsuit aims for people to vote via video conference in November
- Courier seeks readers’ military service stories, photos
- Adoption Spotlight: Kasumy
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Sports in Brief: Prescott golfs defeats Bears; girls team wins 3rd straight
The Prescott boys golf team won its match against Bradshaw Mountain and Centennial Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Prescott Country Club.
New field for Chino Valley girls soccer
Chino Valley girls soccer has been a perennial state contender in the 2A conference for a while now and it seems like it’s only right that they get their own field.
Doc Rivers announces he's out as Clippers' coach
Doc Rivers says he's out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, though did not specify if he chose to leave on his own or if he was fired.
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3 accused of creating man cave under Grand Central Terminal
Three railroad workers have been suspended for turning a storage room under New York’s Grand Central Terminal into an unauthorized “man cave” with a television, a refrigerator, a microwave and a futon couch, officials said last week.
Troublesome South African baboon evicted for raiding homes
Kataza already had a lengthy rap sheet with Cape Town authorities, so when he organized a band of others to raid a series of suburban homes, he was captured. Now he sleeps at a local prison, although there is a social media campaign for him to be returned to his old stomping grounds.
Official claimed toilet display mocking mail-in voting was a crime
A prosecutor in Michigan has flushed a complaint about a toilet that was promoted as a place to drop absentee ballots.
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Editorial cartoon (2): Sept. 30, 2020
Editorial cartoon (2): Sept. 30, 2020
Editorial cartoon (1): Sept. 30, 2020
Editorial cartoon (1): Sept. 30, 2020
Cantlon: A debate with dignity
This had to be written and turned in before last night's debate but here's a description of what a dignified debate might have been. I'll assume both candidates won depending on your criteria.
Reader Poll:
During the pandemic the city authorized “parklet” patios for outdoor seating at several Prescott restaurants and bars. Should those businesses be allowed to keep them open after November?
Reader Poll:
During the pandemic the city authorized “parklet” patios for outdoor seating at several Prescott restaurants and bars. Should those businesses be allowed to keep them open after November?
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Around the Bluhmin' Town: Oh, my gourd, autumn is here
Finally, summer has ended. Hate to rush a season, but it has been too hot, too dry and even a bit boring. This was the year of “nonsoons,” when the rain didn’t happen, but the heat came and never left.
Dear Annie: Time to stay or go
Almost four years ago, I had a double mastectomy, and five months prior to that, a complete hysterectomy! Over time, I have had 19 surgeries. Needless to say, I haven’t felt very good about myself. In fact, I’ve felt pretty low more times than I can count.
HUSD Student of the Week: Alyson Johnson
Congratulations to Alyson Johnson from Humboldt Elementary for being this week’s HUSD Student of the Week.
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City declares ‘Al Cheney Day’ to honor Prescott centenarian
Saturday, Sept. 19 was declared Al Cheney Day in Prescott. A proclamation signed by Mayor Greg Mengarelli was presented to Cheney at the Sunrise Lions Club meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17, where Al gave a talk on How to Age Well.
West Yavapai Guidance peer support program manager honored
West Yavapai Guidance Clinic’s Peer Support Program manager, Katy Welty, has been honored with the annual Peer Leadership Award from Arizona State University’s Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy.
Dr. Paul H. and Grace Hicks celebrate 60 years
Grace and Paul met at the Girl Scout camp in 1959 where Grace was teaching horsemanship and Paul was working for the Forest Service Fire Patrol.
- Alexandra Stoddard and Samuel Richerd to wed
- United Way’s leader an ‘Energizer Bunny’ who strives to lead by example
- YRMC Family Birthing Center’s babies treated to cherished gifts of love from volunteers
- Paul and Elaine Schubert celebrate 61 years of marriage
- Mitch Padilla appointed to Yavapai College Governing Board
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Obituary: Wayman Othell Mitchell
Wayman Othell Mitchell was born on October 9, 1929 in Mitchell, Arkansas to Steve & Ida Mitchell. He passed away September 21, 2020, in Prescott, Arizona.
Obituary: Marjorie Floyd-Price Gohlich
Marjorie Floyd-Price Gohlich, wife of 47 years to Edward Gohlich, mother of nine children, grandmother to 22 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, passed away on September 20, 2020, surrounded by loved ones at her home at Prescott Country Club.
Obituary: William Alan (Will) Wells
William Alan (Will) Wells passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 16, 2020 in Willcox, Arizona. Will was born in Prescott, Arizona on June 15, 1972 to Curt and Nancy Wells.
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Feds to ship millions of tests in bid to reopen K-12 schools
President Donald Trump announced Monday that the federal government will begin distributing millions of rapid coronavirus tests to states this week and urged governors to use them to reopen schools for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
More fires in California destroy homes, prompt evacuations
Northern California's wine country was on fire again Monday as strong winds fanned flames in the already scorched region, destroying homes and prompting overnight evacuation orders involving more than 50,000 people.
Times' tax story is talker, but perceptions mostly hold
Orlando Sentinel Editor-in-Chief Julie Anderson was curious how readers in polarized central Florida would react to her newspaper leading Monday's edition with a report that President Donald Trump paid just $750 in federal income tax in 2016 and 2017 — and no income tax at all in 10 of the previous 15 years.
- Business in Brief: $200 prescription cards won’t hit mailboxes just yet
- Stocks post solid gains as technology shares lead rally
- Probe into 'discarded' ballots becomes campaign outrage fuel
- Trump expected to announce conservative Barrett for court
- Largest California wildfire threatens marijuana growing area
