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Hundreds set for Acker performances in downtown Prescott, Dec. 13
More Christmas cheer is expected in Arizona’s Christmas City as the downtown area unites together to feature hundreds of musicians and performers for the 31st annual Acker Musical Showcase.
Prescott celebrates 5th anniversary of Willow Creek Dog Park
Five years after the December 2014 opening of Prescott’s “Dream Dog Park,” the Prescott City Council celebrated the popular firefighter-themed park this week.
Report: HUSD facilities need $25M upgrade
If Humboldt Unified School District was to simply fix and renovate its 10 school facilities so that they are “functionally” suitable as a learning environment for children, the price tag would be just under $25 million.
- Arizona official in human smuggling case seeks to keep seat
- Car wrap scam targets young consumers, college students
- Fraud suspect arrested at Cottonwood Walmart, police seek second suspect
- Police remind public that scammers are as active as ever in Quad Cities
- Former guard claims mistreatment of inmates, workers
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Saturday, Dec. 14 Holiday Events: Cookie crawls, Santa 5K, Yule Fest, shopping and ballet
This Saturday, Dec. 14 is filled with plenty of activities for all, in fact, there is so much to do I put together a list of holiday events you might enjoy.
Holiday Shopping: 'Christmas Craft Fair', Dec. 14
Come and get some holiday shopping done at the "Christmas Craft Fair" at Prescott Gateway Mall, 3250 Gateway Blvd. starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14.
Mountain Oak School's 'Winter Faire', Dec. 14
There is something for everyone at Mountain Oak School's "Winter Faire", 1455 Willow Creek Rd. in Prescott from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14.
- Free Movie Night: 'Life, Animated', Dec. 11
- Light Side: A Journey with David Prowse, Dec. 11
- Gift Wrapping Service benefits local charities and non-profits, Dec. 9-24
- Share the art of needle craft at 'Crochet One, Knit Too' in December
- Listen to local talent, Eric Ramsey at Coffeehouse Concert, Dec. 8
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Gittins bags 4 goals in Bears’ 6-0 win over Rockets
It had to be the freshman! Last year, Bradshaw Mountain girls soccer routed Moon Valley 5-0. However...
4 Yavapai soccer players named to All-West team; 1 on All-American squad
Yavapai soccer sophomore defender Gabriel Claudio, freshmen defender Pedro Mondragon and freshmen midfielder Jonathan Mayen were named to the United Soccer Coaches All-West First Team. Sophomore defender Isaiah Strong was named second team All-West.
Keller scores twice, 1st-place Coyotes beat Blackhawks 5-2
Clayton Keller scored twice and the Pacific Division-leading Arizona Coyotes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Thursday night.
- Sunday Preview: Browns try to stay in playoff hunt with win vs. Cardinals
- 10 ex-NFL players charged with defrauding healthcare program
- AP Player of the Year: QB Joe Burrow, first winner from LSU
- Rendon follows Strasburg, Cole to free agent riches, signs for $245M
- Sunday Preview: Who's No. 1? Top picks Murray and Mayfield ready for QB duel
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When pigs flee: Pet potbellied Biscuit escapes family trip
A little piggy named Biscuit is headed home.
Irony? Chicago salt truck slides on ice into Lake Michigan
Two Chicago Park District workers escaped without serious injury after the salt truck they were navigating along an icy lakefront bike path slid into Lake Michigan Wednesday morning.
Wyoming deputies lasso deer that fell through iced-over pond
Two Wyoming sheriff’s deputies channeled their inner cowboy and lassoed a deer flailing in a frigid pond after it fell through thin ice, authorities said Wednesday.
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Friday Catchall: ‘What have you done,’ this year?
The Friday Catchall: • ACTIONS – I felt a bit melancholy on Sunday, Dec. 8, when the radio DJ reminded me of the anniversary of John Lennon’s death. In 1980, it certainly was one of those where-were-you-when moments; I remember being with my brother when we heard the news about this famous Beatles’ murder.
Editorial cartoon (2): Dec. 13, 2019
Editorial cartoon (1): Dec. 13, 2019
Editorial cartoon (1): Dec. 13, 2019
Editorial cartoon (1): Dec. 13, 2019
Reader Poll:
What type of Christmas tree do you prefer?
- A real tree, pine needles and all
- A fake tree, straight out of the box
- We decorate the house plant
- No tree this year
126 total votes
See past polls
Reader Poll:
What type of Christmas tree do you prefer?
- A real tree, pine needles and all
- A fake tree, straight out of the box
- We decorate the house plant
- No tree this year
126 total votes
See past polls
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Hundreds set for Acker performances in downtown Prescott, Dec. 13
More Christmas cheer is expected in Arizona’s Christmas City as the downtown area unites together to feature hundreds of musicians and performers for the 31st annual Acker Musical Showcase.
At a Glance: See Storm Large at Yavapai College
Storm Large headlines the holiday program at the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center with a Friday, Dec. 20 performance.
Review: New ‘Jumanji’ sticks with the formula and just adds
The creators of the latest “Jumanji” sequel have begun from an age-old premise — if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
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Busy day in the neighborhood: Flag raising, craft fair and caroling are just a few of the events as Cordes Lakes heads into the holidays
When Thanksgiving is late and the first Saturday in December is the 7th, it makes for a very busy day in the neighborhood.
Corridor Calendar: Week of Dec. 13
Dec. 14 & 15 will be the Open House by Mary Magill at 20200 E. Cholla Drive in Cordes Lakes. This will be from 1 to 5 p.m. and the entire house will be decorated, many rooms featuring Mickey Mouse. Please bring a donation for Mayer Meals on Wheels of cash or nonperishable food items.
Friends of the Cordes Lakes Library holds book sale
On Saturday, the Friends of the Cordes Lake Library held a book sale with many books, hardbound and paperback, reaching out to many different interests.
- Backyard Gardener: Arizona’s interior Chaparral covers 3.5 million acres
- Dear Annie: Breaking the cycle of guilt and pain
- How not to ruin that pricy piece of meat in the holiday meal
- Easy-to-make flowers for traditional Japanese hair ornaments
- California’s Paso Robles area offers wine tasters variety
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HUSD Student of the Week: Amelia Estrada
Congratulations to Amelia Estrada from Mountain View Elementary for being this week’s HUSD Student of the Week.
CVUSD Student of the Week: Jayleen
We are so lucky to have Jayleen in our class. Jayleen always comes to school with a smile on her face, ready to learn. Her sense of humor keeps up smiling and helps make our day fun.
Birth announcements: Week of Dec. 8, 2019 (b)
Birth announcements: Week of Dec. 8, 2019 (b)
Obituaries see more>
Obituary notice: Jeanie Fisher
Jeanie Fisher was born on November 13, 1945 and died on November 12, 2019 in Prescott, Ariz.
Obituary notice: Robert W. Tyson
Robert W. Tyson, age 73, of Prescott, Arizona, passed away on December 8, 2019 in Prescott.
Obituary notice: David Bruce Burcham
David Bruce Burcham, age 64, of Prescott, Arizona, passed away on December 8, 2019 in Prescott.
National & International see more>
House panel presses toward historic Trump impeachment vote
The House Judiciary Committee pushed deliberately toward a historic vote Thursday to approve articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, split sharply along party lines. The daylong session was expected to end with charges being sent to the full House for action next week, before the holidays.
US, China near deal that would suspend planned tariffs
The Trump administration and China are close to finalizing a modest trade agreement that would suspend tariffs that are set to kick in Sunday, de-escalating their 17-month trade war.
Anti-Semitism order raises tough issue of defining prejudice
President Donald Trump’s order to expand the scope of potential anti-Semitism complaints on college campuses is raising the stakes of an already tense battle over how to define discrimination against Jews.
