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Featured artist: Mary Minnich creates with oils and acrylics

Landscape and portrait paintings line the walls at Our Mountain Home Gallery, where owner Mary Minnich says wall space is a premium.

Enchiladas, carne asada and more at Pacos Tacos

After having success at its first location in Page, Arizona, Pacos Tacos has opened a second location in Williams.

Escape room challenge opens in Flagstaff

Visitors and Residents of Arizona now have an exciting new adventure to visit in Flagstaff called Flagstaff Escape Rooms.

Through the Sage offers a lesson in fashion

There’s a flair of eccentricity and good vibes as soon as one walks through the doors of Through the Sage, one of Williams’ newest downtown shops.

Nation of Patriots rolls through Williams

Flag riders with the Nation of Patriots arrived in Williams July 13 for the national passing of the flag event.

Kindercamp preps next generation of students

WILLIAMS, Ariz. - During Kindercamp students learned about where produce comes from, met with firefighters and enjoyed a day at Bearizona, among other activities and lessons.

Northern Arizona astronomy: Johannes and Elisabetha Hevelius

Johannes Hevelius made observations of sunspots, devoted four years to charting the lunar surface, discovered the moon's libration in longitude, and published his results in Selenographia.

Williams celebrates Fourth of July

WILLIAMS, Ariz. - Residents and visitors joined together to celebrate Independence Day, July 4.

Pets strut their stuff at annual Pets on Parade

WILLIAMS, Ariz. - Williams Recreation Center saw a variety of pets including dogs, goats, turkey, snails and snakes on display at the annual Pets on Parade June 22.

Wheels to freedom: Williams couple donates motorized wheelchair

Dick Boline does not live in Williams, but his regular visits to the town to see his daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Joe Osborne, have made him feel loved by the community.

Grand Canyon Brewery expands brewing operation, hopeful for distillery to follow

New brew house, vacation rental, giant refrigerated warehouse and a distillery on tap soon at Grand Canyon Brewery

Grand Canyon Brewing Company (GCB) currently produces 10,000 barrels of beer a year. By 2020 they plan to quadruple that number to 40,000 barrels annually.

Williams Fire Department receives grant for flashlights

Members of the Williams Fire Department received new firefighting lights through a recent grant.

Community fund announces grant recipients

The Greater Williams Community Fund (GWCF) put on its annual grant presentation and donor recognition reception June 21 at the Williams Visitors Center and awarded $9,575 to area service organizations.

St. Joseph Parish bids Father Kilian McCaffrey farewell

St. Joseph Parish in Williams is getting ready to say goodbye to its pastor, Father Kilian McCaffrey with a sendoff at Wild West Junction June 30 at 6:30 p.m.

Grand Ole Opry returns to Williams July 1

Williams Area Habitat for Humanity is holding its annual Grand Opry Night July 1.

Story time: Williams Library hosts summer reading program

The Williams Public Library is hosting a Summer Reading program every Wednesday at 10 a.m.

American Legion celebrates Flag Day with June 14 ceremony

To show patriotism and honor the American flag, a Flag Day ceremony was held at American Legion Cordova Post 13 June 14.

Community prayer meeting July 4 at Babbitt-Polson Stage

A community prayer meeting will be held July 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Babbitt-Polson Stage.

Williams Aquatic Center offering swim lessons through July

WILLIAMS, Ariz. —Swim lessons at the Williams Aquatic Center are now available through July for children ages three to 12-years-old.

First Baptist Church hosts Galactic Starveyors at VBS

First Baptist Church hosted 81 local kids and 36 volunteers for this year’s Galactic Starveyor Vacation Bible School June 5-9.

Bearizona debuts bears, otters and bighorn sheep lambs for summer

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The wildlife park has added several new animals and are continually adding more as the park expands exhibits to accommodate these additions.

Civilian Conservation Corps helps shape Williams’ economy

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — In May of 1933, the first CCC companies arrived in Arizona at Safford and Globe. By the fall of 1933, 23 companies were at work throughout Arizona including a company in Bellemont.

Williams Flag Project gives away 126 flags

Williams Fire Department volunteers have installed 126 flags and have six left at this time as part of the Williams Flag Project.

Field day: Community members gather for work day at Little League ball fields

Williams Little League board members and coaches, city employees from all divisions and a Coconino County inmate work crew came together to paint and repair facilities and fields at Cureton Park June 2.

Rockin’ River Ranch: Arizona’s newest State Park

With his signature last week on the state of Arizona’s fiscal year 2017-2018 budget, Gov. Doug Ducey directed $4 million to help develop Camp Verde’s Rockin’ River Ranch as the next Arizona State Park.

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Enchiladas, carne asada and more at Pacos Tacos 12 hours, 37 minutes

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