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Town Council OKs Prescott Valley joining Arizona State Retirement System for town employees
Many current, all new town workers likely to transition to state retirement plan; should help with recruiting

With Mayor Kell Palguta absent, the Prescott Valley Town Council on Sept. 22 unanimously approved a resolution for the town to pursue joining the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) for town employees other than the police.

By Doug Cook September 26, 2022
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The beloved Bonn-Fire restaurant at 1667 S. Highway 89 in Chino Valley will be closing Nov. 22, 2022, owners Randy and Linda Bonneville announced on social media in mid-September.

By Doug Cook September 24, 2022
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Prescott Empty Bowls returned to the Courthouse Plaza in Prescott on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, to mark its 25th anniversary fundraiser for area food banks.

By Doug Cook September 20, 2022
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Marriott TownePlace Suites hotel planned west of Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley
Partner’s plans resume for new hotel in Entertainment District; was put on hold by pandemic

Prescott Valley could have another big hotel coming to the heart of town in the Entertainment District.

By Doug Cook September 20, 2022
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Ownership of the Hampton Inn and Suites in Prescott Valley is working to bring a Marriott TownePlace Suites hotel to the northeast corner of Glassford Hill and Florentine roads west of Findlay Toyota Center.

By Doug Cook September 17, 2022
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For the 11th year, the Town of Prescott Valley will post 3,000 American flags on the Civic Center lawn during Patriot Week, from Sept. 9-17, to honor the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

By Doug Cook September 5, 2022
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Celebrate the end of summer during Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit
More than 20 events, 100-plus exhibits included in 3-day gathering Sept. 16-18 at Findlay Toyota Center

Summer 2022 is not over yet in the Quad Cities.

By Doug Cook September 3, 2022
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Despite recently announced plans to close 150 of its stores because of financial problems, national retailer Bed Bath & Beyond is keeping its store at Prescott Gateway Mall – for now, at least.

By Doug Cook September 3, 2022
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Prescott Valley’s Healing Field to mark 21st anniversary of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks
Patriot Run, blessing of the field, remembrance ceremony and patriotic concert part of solemn occasion

For the 11th year, the Town of Prescott Valley will post 3,000 American flags on the Civic Center lawn during Patriot Week, from Sept. 9-17, to honor the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

By Doug Cook August 30, 2022
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The Prescott Valley Town Council on Aug. 25 approved the final development plan for construction of a self-storage complex on about 4.3 acres at 7024 E. Pronghorn Ranch Parkway south of the Viewpoint subdivision.

By Doug Cook August 30, 2022
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Prescott Valley’s new YavaLine Regional Transit System, also known as the YAV, is scheduled to begin serving residents on Monday, Sept. 12, town officials announced this past week.

By Doug Cook August 30, 2022
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Dentists Jason Campbell and Rick Farnsworth of Pro Solutions Dental Group will officially mark their move to a new office in Prescott during an open-house ribbon cutting from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8.

By Doug Cook August 27, 2022

Need a job, but you’re not sure where to look?

By Doug Cook August 23, 2022
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Prescott-based Vivili Hospitality Group on Aug. 16 announced its debut on Inc. magazine’s 2022 “Inc. 5000” list, which showcases the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

By Doug Cook August 20, 2022
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Sparklight gradually replacing its cable TV service with internet TV
Will notify all cable customers in Quad Cities when, how to switch to Sparklight TV

Sparklight, a division of Cable One, plans to eventually transition all of its cable TV customers onto its new internet TV service, which will impact the Phoenix-based company’s subscribers in the Quad Cities.

By Doug Cook August 16, 2022
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Merchandise Mart Antique Mall closes after 35 years in Downtown Prescott
Shop owner cites significant increase in rent as cause for shuttering

Even as Jeanne Antonius stood behind a glass counter selling items to customers on the final day of business at Merchandise Mart Antique Mall Monday morning, she could not believe this was the end of the road.

By Doug Cook August 15, 2022
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On the heels of this summer’s Yavapai College’s Concerts on the Green, Prescott Valley’s Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission has kicked off its annual Music on the Green series, which showcases five live acts at the Civic Center amphitheater, 7501 E. Skoog Blvd.

By Doug Cook August 1, 2022
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Groundbreaking underway for Legado complex at Prescott Valley Entertainment District
Mixed-use residential, commercial project anticipates 2024 opening on SE side of Florentine, Glassford Hill Road

Prescott Valley-based developer Fain Signature Group has broken ground on Legado, a 329-unit apartment and commercial project scheduled to open in 2024 on the southeast side of the Florentine-Glassford Hill roads intersection.

By Doug Cook July 30, 2022
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Tax accountant Theresa (Ebarb) Brennan, who owns Prescott-based 3Twenty-Seven Accounting Services, said she plans to reopen her business at its original location, 1456 W. Gurley St., likely by early September.

By Doug Cook July 30, 2022
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The Dewey-Humboldt Town Council this week directed staffers to form a local steering committee for determining next steps for Phase 2 of revising the town’s General Plan, which dates to 2009.

By Doug Cook July 16, 2022
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Certified herbalist Jessica Ziemann, who specializes in women’s and children’s health, is celebrating the grand opening of Memaw’s Wild Herbs on Saturday and Sunday, July 16-17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 9800 E. Lakeshore Drive in Prescott Valley.

By Doug Cook July 16, 2022
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With weather forecasts in the Quad Cities calling for more monsoon thunderstorm-driven rains in the coming weeks, Yavapai County and Prescott National Forest officials lifted their fire restrictions starting at 8 a.m. Friday, July 15.

By Doug Cook July 14, 2022
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Prescott Valley mayor running unopposed in primary election, details goals for 2nd term
Incumbent Schumacher, candidate Greer, write-in candidate Leyva on Town Council ballot

Prescott Valley Mayor Kell Palguta is running unopposed in the Primary Election Tuesday, Aug. 2, but three candidates are vying for two seats on the Town Council, including incumbent Kendall Schumacher, candidate Michael Greer and write-in candidate Lucy Leyva.

By Doug Cook July 11, 2022
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Carman, Jolley, Padilla square off in election for Prescott Justice of the Peace
All 3 candidates are Prescott-area attorneys with different backgrounds

The head of the Prescott Consolidated Justice/City Court is the justice of the peace/city magistrate, which makes judgments or decisions about violations of state law and Yavapai County code in the county’s Prescott Precinct.

By Doug Cook July 11, 2022
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The Northern Arizona Wranglers took care of business on Saturday night, July 9, blistering the Bismarck Bucks, 46-21, to complete an unbeaten regular season at home.

By Doug Cook July 10, 2022
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Touchmark at The Ranch retirement community, 3180 Touchmark Blvd., on June 28 celebrated the grand opening of its new Terrace Lodge, a residential memory-care complex in east Prescott.

By Doug Cook July 9, 2022
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Hundreds gathered at Findlay Toyota Center on Wednesday, July 6, to honor the life of Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) Sgt. Rick “RLo” Lopez, an everyday hero who was shot in the line of duty in Cordes Lakes June 28 and died that night at a Phoenix hospital.

By Doug Cook July 6, 2022
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Tie-down roper and team roper Seth Hall of Albuquerque, New Mexico, won his second All-Around buckle in the past four years at the Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo on Monday, July 4, at the Rodeo Grounds.

By Doug Cook July 4, 2022
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Justin Rumford is a genuine guy with a down-to-earth personality and an enduring charm to boot.

By Doug Cook July 2, 2022
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During the past week, rumors have been swirling about what is happening at the Prescott Brewing Company (PBC), which has been a popular restaurant and brewery at Bashford Courts in downtown Prescott since 1994.

By Doug Cook July 2, 2022
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For about two decades, Peewee Buntin of Paulden competed with his sons in the wild-horse race, winning prestigious pro-rodeo buckles with them and enjoying the rough-and-tumble event’s camaraderie.

By Doug Cook June 30, 2022
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Born and raised in Prescott, Dan Baker left the city for several years to pursue his rodeo dreams, and yet the magnetic pull of the Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo eventually drew him back.

By Doug Cook June 29, 2022
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‘World’s Oldest Rodeo,’ in its 135th year, opens at Prescott Rodeo Grounds
Workers behind the scenes keep the rodeo rolling during performances

As a steady monsoon rain fell before the opening performance of the 135th annual Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo Tuesday night, June 28, Mark Russell of Championship Pro Rodeo was busy tending to the halters and flanks of the 28 bucking horses in his care.

By Doug Cook June 28, 2022

The Prescott Valley Town Council on Thursday, June 23, unanimously approved a $142.8 million final budget for fiscal year 2022-23, which estimates that the town will generate about $57.7 million in general fund revenues in 2023.

By Doug Cook June 25, 2022
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Desert Financial Credit Union, which opened its first branch in Yavapai County on Sept. 7, 2021, at the Prescott Valley Fry’s grocery store, is expanding in the Quad Cities by building a new branch in north Prescott.

By Doug Cook June 25, 2022
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Kirkland Pozzolan Mine celebrates grand opening near Skull Valley west of Prescott
Complex a major producer of environmentally-sustainable cement for Arizona, California and Nevada

A revolutionary method for producing an environmentally-sustainable cement for concrete has arrived, and a prime example of the natural materials processed for it are located at a new plant 22 miles west of Prescott near Skull Valley.

By Doug Cook June 25, 2022
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Do you own a home in Prescott Valley and want to sell? If you do, the value of your home has likely increased, but rising interest rates could lower demand in the coming months.

By Doug Cook June 21, 2022
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Election interference, school choice and the border wall were only a few of the myriad topics discussed at the Yavapai County Republican Committee’s Arizona Congressional District 2 (CD2) primary-election candidate debate June 18 at the Adult Center of Prescott.

By Doug Cook June 20, 2022
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Although progress had stalled on opening the new Dunkin’ at 1020 Willow Creek Road, west of Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) in Prescott, the shop plans to open within the next 30 days, most likely in July.

By Doug Cook June 18, 2022
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The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, June 15, approved preliminary state funding for a high-tech emergency alert system that county law-enforcement officers could use to respond faster to a school with an active shooter on campus.

By Doug Cook June 15, 2022
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Prescott City Council approves $281.2M FY 2023 tentative budget
Contingency fund amount could still change before vote on final budget at end of month

Prescott City Council on Tuesday approved the city’s $281.2 million fiscal year 2023 tentative budget, although the budget’s contingency fund amount could change before a vote on the final budget June 28.

By Doug Cook June 14, 2022
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Prescott Area Association of Realtors (PAAR) President Elect Faye Humphrey, a veteran real-estate broker, said rising prices for rental homes and apartments are of particular concern in the marketplace in summer 2022, particularly as 8% inflation takes its toll on average families’ pocketbooks.

By Doug Cook June 14, 2022
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Yavapai College PAC’s ‘Concerts on the Green’ underway at Civic Center amphitheater in Prescott Valley
Caro Pierotto, Prescott Pops Symphony, LP and the Vinyl, The Magic of Manilow on tap in June, July

The Yavapai College Performing Arts Center’s (PAC) “Concerts on the Green” series began June 5 at the Prescott Valley Civic Center amphitheater, 7501 E. Skoog Blvd., and will continue with four more dates in June and July.

By Doug Cook June 14, 2022
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The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors (BOS) at its meeting Wednesday will consider approving a $647,048 grant for building a pharmacy at the county’s Community Health Center, 1090 Commerce Drive in Prescott.

By Doug Cook June 13, 2022
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Home prices continue to rise in Prescott, Prescott Valley as supply lags
Quad Cities’ May home sales similar to this time in 2021, PAAR reports

The Quad Cities closed the same number of homes in May as they did this time last year, although the median sales price reflected a 15% increase from 2021 to 2022, the Prescott Area Association of Realtors (PAAR) reported this past week.

By Doug Cook June 13, 2022
Five Guys, Jersey Mike’s coming to Prescott Valley by mid-2023
Town Council approves final development plan for both restaurants in Entertainment Center

The Prescott Valley Town Council on Thursday, June 9, approved the final development plan for building a Five Guys restaurant and a Jersey Mike’s subs shop at the southeast corner of North Glassford Hill Road and Park Avenue in the Entertainment Center.

By Doug Cook June 13, 2022
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There is something special about a worst-to-first run for a team in any sport, and the Northern Arizona Wranglers are becoming familiar with its oh-so-sweet feeling – even if the 2022 regular season isn’t quite over yet.

By Doug Cook June 12, 2022
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The Prescott City Council will meet this week to finalize expenditures and balance the city’s $250 million fiscal year 2023 budget ahead of a vote on the final budget document June 28.

By Doug Cook June 11, 2022
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Police Chief Bob Ticer not naïve about challenges with keeping community safe
After more than 30 years in law enforcement, new chief grapples with similar, albeit evolving, threats

New Prescott Valley Police Chief Bob Ticer is not naïve about the challenges law enforcement faces in the 21st century, including in medium-sized cities and towns in Arizona.

By Doug Cook June 7, 2022

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