Prescott Valley Tribune

Photos: Balloons launch Sunday morning over Prescott's Watson, Willow lakes 1 day, 23 hours

Rotary Balloon Fest returns; seven balloons to glow Saturday evening 4 days

HUSD Student of the Week: Abby DeLuca 5 days, 22 hours

Kennel Club hosts 4th annual dog show this week 5 days, 22 hours

Prescott Valley in Brief: Vendors sought for Gold Fever Day 5 days, 22 hours

PVPD officers go extra mile in looking out for residents 5 days, 22 hours

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Photos: Balloons launch Sunday morning over Prescott's Watson, Willow lakes

The crew and team from Sandy’s Sol Balloon Team from Cornville works to set up their hot air balloon Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, as part of the Prescott Valley Rotary Club's Balloon Fest at the Prescott Valley Entertainment District.

Rotary Balloon Fest returns; seven balloons to glow Saturday evening

After two years of not being able to pay for and have it, the Prescott Valley Rotary Club is bringing back the Prescott Valley Rotary Balloon Fest and is putting a new spin on it, said Rotary President Chuck Abbott.

HUSD Student of the Week: Abby DeLuca

The Humboldt Unified School District Student of the Week is Abby DeLuca. Abby is a kind girl who is always eager to help others.

Kennel Club hosts 4th annual dog show this week

Event Center gone to dogs

When the Prescott Arizona Kennel Club moved its annual championship show from Chino Valley indoors to the Prescott Valley Event Center, it started with two days of conformation and obedience competitions.

Prescott Valley in Brief: Vendors sought for Gold Fever Day

Community events in the Prescott Valley area, as of Sept. 19, 2018.

PVPD officers go extra mile in looking out for residents

Traffic officers help woman clean up debris

The aftermath of a vehicle crash in the Viewpoint subdivision on Aug. 28 turned into an opportunity for officers to train, network with neighbors, and help an elderly citizen in need.

Corridor Calendar: Sept. 19, 2018

Events along the Highway 69 corridor, as of Sept. 19, 2018.

111th Agua Fria Festival kicks off Saturday

The Agua Fria Festival, the oldest and longest-running festival in Arizona, is returning for its 111th year this weekend put on by the Dewey-Humboldt Historical Society.

One Man's Rant: Retirement thrives on passion

Passion is an important thing. I’m not talking about the heavy-breathing kind in the backseat of a two-tone 1957 Chevy.

Rash of vehicle thefts, burglaries strike Granville in Prescott Valley

One theft leads to high-speed chase to Phoenix

Between Friday, Sept. 14, and Sunday, Sept. 16, the Prescott Valley Police Department (PVPD) responded to reports of over twenty vehicle burglaries and four vehicle thefts that took place within the Granville subdivision of Prescott Valley, according to a PVPD news release.

Editorial Cartoon (1): September 18, 2018

Editorial Cartoon (2): September 18, 2018

Hoffman, Riggs oppose Prop 305 for school vouchers

PHOENIX — The two contenders for state schools chief found one key area of agreement in a debate Thursday: Both oppose Proposition 305.

Letter: Unconscionable Shingrix vaccine shortage

Like many Prescott adults and seniors I have been unable to get the second of my two Shingrix shingles vaccine shots for a couple of months due to an unexplained and scandalous national shortage of this new and much more effective Shingles vaccine.

Letter: Save the Dells

My name is Sawyer Fields. I am 12 years old and a student at Basis Prescott, and I’m writing this letter in regards to the donation I will be making to Save the Dells.

PANT detectives busy with drug seizures, arrests

Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking has had a successful week of investigating the sale and use of drugs in Yavapai County.

Photo: New ambulance on the road

A new ambulance will be in service for the Mayer Fire Department (MFD) next week. The 2016 model will be replacing a 2008 model that has well over 200,000 miles on it, said MFD Battalion Chief Michael McGhee. The new vehicle cost the department $156,000 and should be responding to calls by next week, he said.

Editorial: Give wisely to hurricane relief charity funds

As Hurricane, now Tropical Storm Florence continues to batter the East Coast, the need for relief has shifted into high gear.

Birth announcements: Week of Sept. 16, 2018

Birth Announcements: Week of Sept. 16, 2018

Major plant expansion at Printpack will create 30 new local jobs

Printpack Inc., which manufactures flexible and rigid plastic packaging, has started moving dirt on a $45 million, 38,000-square-foot plant expansion near the west side of its Prescott Valley facility on Second Street, just off Highway 69.

Virus affecting deer in Yavapai Hills area near Prescott

A disease affecting some mule deer in the Yavapai Hills community and surrounding areas near Prescott has been confirmed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

Bears rout Lee Williams, stay unbeaten without QB Gonzales

Prep Football

KINGMAN — Minus suspended starting quarterback Austin Gonzales, the Bradshaw Mountain football team dug deep defensively on Friday night, crushing Lee Williams, 44-14, to start a season at 5-0 for the first time since 1986.

Roughriders soccer coach Mike Pantalione takes leave of absence

Junior College Soccer

PRESCOTT — Yavapai College men's soccer head coach Mike Pantalione, the all-time wins leader in junior college history, is taking a family medical leave of absence, effective immediately, the school announced Friday.