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More than 90 new teachers welcomed to area districts ‘rejuvenated and ready to go’
Laughter, hugs, polite handshakes, and lots of talk about the value of teaching and learning — and a few foibles along the way — constituted much of Prescott Unified School District’s new teacher orientation on Monday.
Back to School Community Health & Wellness Fair on July 27 at Findlay Toyota Center
From 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, join the Firefighter Angel Foundation and more than 30 vendors for the 2021 Back to School Community Health & Wellness Fair at Findlay Toyota Center, 3201 N. Main St. in Prescott Valley.
Federal judge tosses Brnovich’s bid of using COVID relief funds for tax cuts
A federal judge has thrown out a bid by Attorney General Mark Brnovich to void provisions in a COVID-19 federal relief package that preclude any of the cash being used for tax cuts.
- Recorder’s Office: Tuesday is last day to safely mail in Prescott ballots
- Update: Search efforts continue for missing teen swept from car
- Arizona Free Enterprise Club aims to deny residents option to approve, deny $1.9B tax cuts
- Prescott Gem and Mineral Show returns Aug. 6-7
- Upcoming Events: Master Gardener
- After COVID setbacks, Navajo police chief looks forward
- Ducey: ‘There will be no mask mandate’
- PUSD Governing Board seat generates lots of interest; number of candidates climbs to 15
- Be prepared for rain events — post-fire, Forest Service warns
- Update: Heavy thunderstorms produce localized flooding in parts of Quad Cities Friday afternoon
- Mile High Brewfest benefits Boys & Girls Club
- PUSD Governing Board member opts to campaign for state superintendent of schools
- Bebb pleads guilty of sexual exploitation of a minor
- City attorney replacement, City Hall move top Tuesday agenda for Prescott council
- Prescott releases survey to get public feedback on City Hall redevelopment
- Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce honors 2021 Community Excellence Award winners
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Bryant, Rizzo, Bote homer as Cubs beat D-backs 5-1
Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and David Bote homered, Trevor Williams pitched effectively into the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Sunday.
Positive virus tests knock Rahm, DeChambeau out of Olympics
Positive COVID-19 tests knocked Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau out of the Olympic golf tournament Sunday, in a pair of surprises that reinforced the tenuous nature of holding a massive sports event during a global pandemic.
With eye on SEC, Oklahoma, Texas move toward leaving Big 12
Oklahoma and Texas took the first formal step Monday toward moving to the Southeastern Conference, notifying the Big 12 they would not be renewing an agreement that binds the league’s members through 2025.
- Olympics Roundup: Biles tries to lead Team USA to third consecutive gold medal
- Bryant, Rizzo, Bote homer as Cubs beat Diamondbacks 5-1
- US loses to France 83-76, 25-game Olympic win streak ends
- Powerhouse US swim team shines with 6 medals, 1st US gold
- Varsho HRs in 3rd straight, D-backs beat reeling Cubs 7-3
- Beyond the Lines: NASCAR drivers need a union
- Arizonans in Tokyo: Athletes with local ties to watch in the Tokyo Olympics
- With QB Murray in 3rd season, Cards under pressure to win
- Coyotes pick Shane Doan's son Josh in 2nd round of NHL draft
- Báez, Chirinos homer, Davies wins as Cubs pound D-backs 8-3
Odd & Interesting see more>
Passing helicopter rescues man harassed by bear in Alaska
A miner who said he was harassed by a bear for seven straight nights in the tundra near Nome was rescued when a passing Coast Guard helicopter spotted the SOS, an internationally recognized sign for help, on top of his cabin.
Ranging Bull: ‘Barney’ eludes capture days after farm escape
An escaped bull has eluded capture for several days on Long Island despite searchers employing a helicopter and night-vision equipment along with attempts to lure the roaming animal with grain and a cow.
Cocaine disguised as cake seized from vehicle
A New York man and a Maine woman are facing charges over cocaine disguised as a cake that was seized from their vehicle, the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency said Wednesday, July 21.
Opinions see more>
Wiederaenders: City of Prescott, you have a leak
The city has a leak. I was talking with our city reporter, Cindy, on Monday about what to expect from the Prescott City Council this week.
Editorial cartoon (2): July 27, 2021
Editorial cartoon (2): July 27, 2021
Editorial cartoon (1): July 27, 2021
Editorial cartoon (1): July 27, 2021
Reader Poll:
With all of the concerns over ballots and voting in the news, will YOU vote in upcoming elections via mail?
- Yes. I believe questionable practices and vote-by-mail concerns are either not happening here or are overblown.
- No, I will either vote in person or not at all. The system needs true reform.
- I do not care.
312 total votes
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Reader Poll:
With all of the concerns over ballots and voting in the news, will YOU vote in upcoming elections via mail?
- Yes. I believe questionable practices and vote-by-mail concerns are either not happening here or are overblown.
- No, I will either vote in person or not at all. The system needs true reform.
- I do not care.
312 total votes
See past polls
Features see more>
To Your Good Health: In the diabetic’s toolbox: diet, exercise and blood sugar control
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a recently diagnosed diabetic. Can you please give me advice on how to reverse it if possible?
Dear Annie: Forgive to reconnect with sons
Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for four years. I have never been married before, and my wife, “Gertrude,” was divorced when we married.
Pet of the Week: Diesel
Hi, my name is Diesel and the shelter staff believe I am an approximately 1- to 2-year-old Pit Bull/Boxer mix.
Life see more>
Adoption Spotlight: Martha
Martha is intelligent, artistic, kind, generous and caring.
Adoption Spotlight: Marquell
Marquell is the brightest kid you will ever meet! A highly gifted boy with a creative mind, he loves learning new things and does so with ease.
Adoption Spotlight: Leanna
Leanna enjoys school – especially math – and speaks highly of her teachers. She loves music and likes to get outdoors to play sports or catch frogs and bugs – but she is very much a “girly-girl,” too!
Obituaries see more>
Obituary: Joan Liebenheim Webb
Joan passed away peacefully at Highgate Senior Living. Joan lived in Prescott from 1993 until her death.
Obituary: James Carroll Bell (Jim)
James Carroll Bell (Jim) passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, in Prescott, Arizona.
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Hill Skougaard
Mary Elizabeth Hill Skougaard passed away June 27, 2021, at the age of 92.
National & International see more>
Western Democrats to push US mining industry changes
House Democrats from some Western states are preparing to push for changes to a longstanding law that governs mining for copper, gold and other hardrock minerals on U.S.-owned lands, including making companies pay royalties on what they extract.
As drought cuts hay crop, cattle ranchers face culling herds
With his cattle ranch threatened by a deepening drought, Jim Stanko isn’t cheered by the coming storm signaled by the sound of thunder.
Infrastructure talks hit snags as Senate time pressure rises
Senators ran into new problems Monday as they raced to seal a bipartisan infrastructure deal, with pressure mounting on all sides to show progress on President Joe Biden's top priority.
- VA requires COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers
- California's largest fire burns homes as blazes scorch West
- Fauci says US headed in 'wrong direction' on coronavirus
- New technology propels efforts to fight Western wildfires
- World in Brief: States scale back virus reporting just as cases surge
