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Picture This: Mallard Ducks taking a brief rest at the Lower Goldwater Lake

A pair of mallard ducks walk on a mostly frozen Lower Goldwater Lake on a beautiful afternoon in Prescott.

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Humboldt Education Foundation launches outreach to find ways to collaborate with like-minded leaders in other communities

The vice president of the Humboldt Education Foundation is the bank manager for the Prescott Valley Desert Financial credit union and a father of three sons attending the Granville Elementary School in the Humboldt Unified School District.

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Senate Committee votes to all but eliminate commerce authority

A Senate committee has voted to all but eliminate the Arizona Commerce Authority after harshly questioning its leader about how it hands out millions of dollars in tax credits and other incentives to big corporations and for its lavish spending on entertainment for CEOs that the attorney general determined is unconstitutional.

Recipe of the Day

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A man who claimed to be selling Queen Elizabeth II’s walking stick is sentenced for fraud

A 26-year-old man who tried to sell what he claimed was a walking stick used by the late Queen Elizabeth II has been sentenced for defrauding eBay buyers.

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A dog shelter gets a warm response to its appeal for homes for its pups during a cold snap in Poland

With a deep freeze approaching, an animal shelter in Poland sent out an urgent appeal to people to adopt or at least temporarily shelter some of its dogs until the dangerous cold spell passes.

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No joke: Feds are banning humorous electronic messages on highways

Humorous and quirky messages on electronic signs will soon disappear from highways and freeways across the country.

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Friday Catchall: Responsible actions, ‘strong’ economy ahead

The Prescott Unified School District board this week decided not to seek a bond issue, based on survey responses. This is a good idea...

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Editorial cartoon (1): Jan. 19, 2024

Editorial cartoon (1): Jan. 19, 2024

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Editorial cartoon (2): Jan. 19, 2024

Editorial cartoon (2): Jan. 19, 2024

Reader Poll:

With 2023’s rollercoaster economy and inflation, in what areas did you have to cut costs? (Pick two)

  • Housing / Rent 1%
  • Transportation / Gas / Repairs 12%
  • Groceries 21%
  • Healthcare 3%
  • Entertainment / Going Out 33%
  • Everything / Other 9%
  • I didn't have to cut much / anything 20%

243 total votes

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Reader Poll:

With 2023’s rollercoaster economy and inflation, in what areas did you have to cut costs? (Pick two)

  • Housing / Rent 1%
  • Transportation / Gas / Repairs 12%
  • Groceries 21%
  • Healthcare 3%
  • Entertainment / Going Out 33%
  • Everything / Other 9%
  • I didn't have to cut much / anything 20%

243 total votes

See past polls

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The City of Prescott, in conjunction with the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, celebrated Prescott’s designation as Arizona’s “Christmas City” with the 69th annual Courthouse Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (Jesse Bertel/Courier)

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Living in the Question: Will you choose love?

This past Monday, we honored the memory and legacy of a great American leader whose words of wisdom are as relevant today as when they were first spoken. They prove that the truth is timeless.

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Dear Annie: Lost and found etiquette

Dear Annie: What is the etiquette for items left behind after a party? Is it my responsibility as a host to find the owners of the items and deliver them? What is an acceptable time frame?

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Feature Home: 14451 N Hawkins Trail, Prescott

Welcome home to nearly 20 acres of upscale, ranch-style living and craftsmanship like no other. This property exudes incredible potential for a lifestyle that includes modern living and rustic charm.

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Adoption Spotlight: Eli

Eli is a sweet and energetic young man who is always on the go and is ready to explore new adventures.

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Adoption Spotlight: Esdras

Esdras is an outgoing kid that brings joy to everyone who knows him. He loves art, movies, and playing on his tablet.

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Adoption Spotlight: Christina

Christina, who likes to go by CC, has a good head on her shoulders and loves being creative and hands-on, from cooking and baking to crocheting and arts and crafts.

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Obituary: Carolyn M. Barron

Carolyn M. Barron April 5, 1930 - Dec. 21, 2023

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Obituary: Diana Sue Gunnoe ‘Dee Dee’

Diana Sue Gunnoe "Dee Dee" passed away on Jan. 13, 2024 in Prescott, Arizona.

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Obituary Notice: Thomas Ray Blair

Thomas Ray Blair, born Feb. 2, 1946, in Prescott, Arizona, passed away Jan. 4, 2024, in Prescott, Arizona.

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Police response to the Uvalde shooting riddled with failures, new DOJ report says

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — The Justice Department says police officials who responded to the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, "demonstrated no urgency" in setting up a command post and failed to treat the killings as an active shooter situation.

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Congress votes to avert a shutdown and keep government funded into early March

WASHINGTON — Congress sent President Joe Biden a short-term spending bill on Thursday that would avert a looming partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies into March.

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Wall Street climbs to erase almost all its losses for the week so far

NEW YORK — Wall Street bounced back Thursday and recouped almost all the losses it suffered earlier in the week.