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Jim Wright

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Those of you who have dogs – and I know there are many of you in the Quad Cities who do – know how much a part of the family they become, and my household is no exception.

By Jim Wright March 27, 2024
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WZ Asian Buffet is expected to open in the Frontier Village Shopping Center, Highway 69 in Prescott, sometime in April.

By Jim Wright March 16, 2024
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Aloha, Quad Cities friends. It only took six decades, but I finally paid a visit to our 50th state a couple weeks ago.

By Jim Wright March 13, 2024
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Liberty Lane Americana, Gifts and Antiques, located at 101 E. Gurley St., Prescott, has announced it will be closing its doors as of Sunday, March 10, after five years in downtown Prescott.

By Jim Wright March 9, 2024
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The RE/MAX Mountain Properties office at the former Maverik convenience store at 1344 Country Club Boulevard in Dewey has opened.

By Jim Wright February 24, 2024
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Ohana Hawaiian BBQ is coming to 230 N. Cortez St., Prescott, at the corner with Sheldon Street.

By Jim Wright February 17, 2024
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A Church’s Chicken restaurant is under construction adjacent to the Human Bean coffee shop between East Valley Road and Highway 69 near Robert Road in Prescott Valley.

By Jim Wright February 10, 2024
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PepperJacks of Chino Valley, which has served burgers in the area since 2013, is constructing its new restaurant in front of the Days Inn on Highway 89.

By Jim Wright February 3, 2024
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It’s said that time goes by faster every year and, as I’ve gotten older, I realize more and more how true that is.

By Jim Wright January 31, 2024
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Cold Front cold-weather workout facility is coming soon to Prescott Valley at 5791 Highway 69, Suite 105.

By Jim Wright January 27, 2024
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Prescott is applying for a one-time grant of up to $200,000 from the Arizona Department of Housing to develop a workforce housing plan.

By Jim Wright January 24, 2024
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Prescott council OKs contract to interview interim city manager candidates
Recreation Services Director Joe Baynes will remain in consideration

The Prescott City Council has decided to enlist the services of Interim Public Management to hire a temporary city manager through the company’s professional services.

By Jim Wright January 23, 2024
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Dad’s Backyard Grill celebrated its grand opening Saturday, Jan. 20, at the former Lonesome Valley Brewing location, 3040 N. Windsong Drive, Suite 101, Prescott Valley.

By Jim Wright January 20, 2024
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Well, better late than never. With the actors and writers strikes having been settled, the late-starting and abbreviated prime time TV season is just around the corner, and I’m looking forward to seeing some favorites return, along with the debut of such series as the latest version of “Matlock,” this time starring Kathy Bates.

By Jim Wright January 17, 2024
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Crystal Creek Builders, a home-town custom home builder for over 35 years, has relocated to 1575 Plaza West Drive, Prescott, just half a mile from the plaza.

By Jim Wright January 13, 2024
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Artisan in the Crossings will be celebrating the opening of its new location at 3619 Crossings Dr., Suite A., Prescott, with a ribbon cutting 4 to 7 p.m. Jan. 12.

By Jim Wright January 6, 2024
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I’m still marveling that we are in 2024, given that it seems like my wife and I were just at the Boot Drop in Prescott Dec. 31, 2022 to welcome in ‘23.

By Jim Wright January 3, 2024
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Brown Bag Burger and Brewery opened Thursday, Dec. 28, at 130 W. Gurley St., in the former Prescott Brewing Company space in the Bashford Courts mall.

By Jim Wright December 30, 2023
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Christian Brothers Automotive has opened its Prescott location at 260 Lee Blvd., adjacent to the Shops at Prescott Gateway, and is offering up to $50 off customers’ next service as a grand opening offer.

By Jim Wright December 23, 2023
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As another Christmas shopping season draws to a close, it’s made me reflect on how much of a gift I can be to others in the coming year.

By Jim Wright December 20, 2023
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The Angry Crab Shack will be opening a Prescott location at the former Sizzler restaurant at 520 Miller Valley Road in 2024, according to a banner in the window.

By Jim Wright December 16, 2023
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About 70 quad-city area children in need had the chance to do some Christmas shopping with law enforcement officers from all over the state of Arizona Saturday morning in the annual Shop With a Cop event.

By Jim Wright December 9, 2023
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Well it’s Dec. 7, and our Christmas tree at home is up and decorated; about a week earlier than in the past, as I recall, but the holiday spirit is in our home.

By Jim Wright December 6, 2023
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A new Prescott nonprofit is raising money for wells in Africa, along with mosquito nets to combat the spread of malaria, and providing hygiene kits and a message of hope to the Prescott-area homeless.

By Jim Wright December 6, 2023
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Prescott Valley Kung Fu, currently training out of Summer’s DanceWorks at 805 Miller Valley Road in Prescott, officially began its new ownership Nov. 15 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

By Jim Wright November 25, 2023
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Thanks to the generosity of parents, state youth — including those in the Quad Cities — can continue to play football under the new Arizona Football League.

By Jim Wright November 25, 2023
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In a sign that independent local businesses are attractive to shoppers, a Bankrate and YouGov survey shows that 72% of holiday shoppers plan to purchase from a small business in person or online during the holiday season. That marks an increase from 65% who said the same last year.

By Jim Wright November 18, 2023
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Amish Home Décor cut the ribbon on its store at 2710 N. Glassford Hill Road, Suite G in Prescott Valley on Thursday, Nov. 16.

By Jim Wright November 18, 2023
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With Thanksgiving just eight days away, I’m looking forward to the holiday season starting in earnest in the Quad Cities.

By Jim Wright November 14, 2023
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The Ogg’s Hogan Indian jewelry and cowboy items shop, which has been at 111 N. Cortez St. in Prescott since 1998, will be closing its doors at the end of March.

By Jim Wright November 11, 2023
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This week, we reported that the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System had signed an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Prescott to provide water service to the Fort Whipple Housing project on leased property at the Prescott VA campus.

By Jim Wright November 8, 2023
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Gypsy’s Bakery purchased Olde World Bakery in downtown Prescott’s Old Firehouse Plaza on Sept. 1.

By Jim Wright November 4, 2023
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As you are reading this, the Arizona Diamondbacks have either tied the World Series with the Texas Rangers at two games apiece or are facing a must-win Game 5, down three games to one.

By Jim Wright October 31, 2023
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The Prescott Golden Corral at Frontier Village, 1901 E. Highway 69, is anticipating reopening in early 2024, according to franchisee Ray Vasquez.

By Jim Wright October 28, 2023
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Last week I started watching the reboot of the popular 90s series Frasier, which is streaming on Paramount+, and I have to say, original producer James L. Brooks has still got his comedic touch.

By Jim Wright October 24, 2023
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The Lookout — formerly Jay’s Bird Barn — will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with a week-long “Giving Back to the Community” event.

By Jim Wright October 21, 2023
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Coming off a solid 34-12 win over Window Rock last week, the Chino Valley Cougars dropped a 67-0 decision at Wickenburg Friday night, Oct. 20.

By Jim Wright October 20, 2023
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Dr. Kevin Chan and his staff opened their Morris Health Regenesis location at 3196 Windsong Drive, Prescott Valley, in the Windsong Medical Park office complex, with a ribbon-cutting Tuesday, Oct. 10.

By Jim Wright October 14, 2023
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Findlay Hyundai and Buick GMC will be donating $250 to PASS (Prescott Area Shelter Services) during the month of October, for every new or pre-owned vehicle sold on site.

By Jim Wright September 30, 2023
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My wife and I recently had a visit from my niece and her boyfriend, so, especially since her boyfriend had never been to Arizona, a trip to the Grand Canyon was practically mandatory.

By Jim Wright September 27, 2023
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The Dry Gulch Steakhouse, 1630 Adams Ave., Prescott, is under new ownership, but the new proprietor is a familiar face. After more than 30 years of ownership, Tom and Denise Tillery have sold the restaurant to their manager, Lucinda Johnson.

By Jim Wright September 23, 2023
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At approximately 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, emergency crews responded to a three-vehicle accident with rollover at Highway 69 and Windsong in Prescott Valley. Two of the vehicles sustained heavy damage.

By Jim Wright September 21, 2023
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Beer will soon be brewing again at the former Prescott Brewing Co. restaurant location in the Bashford Courts mall on Gurley Street, as Brown Bag Burger+Brewery prepares for a mid-November opening.

By Jim Wright September 16, 2023
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A new Dollar Tree store is under construction next to the Best Buy off Gateway Boulevard in Prescott.

By Jim Wright September 16, 2023
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The Brown Bag Burger + Brewery will be moving into the former Prescott Brewing Co. location in Bashford Courts on Gurley Street in Prescott.

By Jim Wright September 9, 2023
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I recently took a very pleasant trip with family to our 49th state on the first cruise for my wife and me.

By Jim Wright September 5, 2023
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Our world is getting noisier according to the recent Apple Hearing Study, and it is more than just an issue of asking people to repeat something.

By Jim Wright September 5, 2023

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