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2020 fall hunt draw results now available
PHOENIX – The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has completed its random draw for 2020 fall hunts.
Update: Fireworks, Legion barbecue, prayer event still a go for the Fourth
Although the Williams Fourth of July parade has been canceled following Gov. Doug Ducey’s June 29 executive order to limit social gatherings, the fireworks show, American Legion barbecue and community prayer are still planned.
Fort Tuthill COVID-19 testing site closed July 2-3
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino County health officials announced upcoming closures to the Fort Tuthill specimen collection site.
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Grand Canyon river guides and boaters asked to bypass Havasu Canyon to protect Havasupai Tribe from virus
The request goes into effect immediately. River guides and boaters are encouraged to honor this request out of respect and safety for the Havasupai people.
Grand Canyon National Park to modify Phantom Ranch operations
NPS will be limiting overnight use and existing visitor facilities at Phantom Ranch. This project is anticipated to last approximately 18-24 months.
Food drop: Community food pantry takes giving to the next level
In response, the food pantry has sent two loads of emergency food boxes via helicopters who were responding to the fire, for a total of around 600 pounds of food.
- Grand Canyon School offers two options for school year
- Mask mandate? Tusayan requires masks, Grand Canyon follows Coconino County guidelines
- Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute resumes activities July 10
- Tourism creates $503 million in economic benefits to Glen Canyon National Recreation area
- Community heroes: Daniel and Terry Tobin, Ron Brown named to Grand Canyon Hall of Fame awards
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City of Page requires masks in public
The city of Page has declared a public health emergency and issued a new ordinance requiring face masks be worn in public.
Arizona business leaders have high hopes as USMCA takes effect
WASHINGTON – There’s often not much agreement on news out of Washington, but Arizona business leaders were hard-pressed this week to come up with negatives about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement that took effect Wednesday.
Why flags are at half-staff today, July 2, 2020
Gov. Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, July 2, 2020, in honor of Peoria Police Officer Jason Judd who died in the line of duty after a motorcycle crash.
- Hoffman: ‘Growing sense of anxiety’ from parents, teachers, staff on return to school
- ADOT: Northbound SR 87 south of Payson restricted due to fire damage
- Prescott, Prescott Valley Walmarts requiring customers to wear face masks
- Mangum Fire on North Kaibab Plateau 63 percent contained
- Tonto National Forest closes July 2, some lakes, forest roads will remain accessible
- New York, New Jersey, Connecticut require 14-day quarantine for Arizona visitors
- Five staff, 21 residents COVID-19-positive at Cottonwood assisted living facility
- Northern Arizona University implements pay cuts, flex time
- Kingman mayor issues proclamation requiring face coverings
- Gov. Ducey announces additional funding for schools
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Madi Olson awarded child abuse prevention scholarship
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Madison Olson, a senior at Williams High School, received a $500 scholarship from the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth (CCC&Y).
Community recognizes Williams High School class of 2020 with graduation banners
WILLIAMS, Ariz — The community of Williams rallied to honor the Williams High School class of 2020 with graduation banners placed throughout downtown.
Williams to host girls state softball tourney June 6-7
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — With social distancing restrictions being relaxed, Williams will play host to the 18U Arizona State Championship Fastpitch Softball tournament June 6-7.
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Out of the past: 15th anniversary of a fire in downtown Williams
The fire also damaged adjacent businesses.
Historic Latter-day Saints church stills stands in Chino Valley
CHINO VALLEY - It’s the aging, run-down but still-standing little stone building that every Chino Valley resident sees while traveling down Highway 89.
Out of the past: Road cave-in Route 66 between Ash Fork and Williams
Out of the past: Road cave-in Route 66 between Ash Fork and Williams
- Out of the past: ATSF Grand Canyon Limited wrecks west of Williams in 1964
- Historic presentation: Fred Harvey Farm, the original farm to table restaurant, Feb. 15
- Out of the past: Children at Elephant Rocks in Williams circa 1926
- Out of the past: Train wreck east of Williams 1926
- Out of the past: Winter in Williams 1926
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Column: Whether this feels like heaven or hell may depend on how you use your spoon
The story is told of a Hindu merchant who dreamed one night that he had died. To his bewilderment, he found himself standing in a large room, entirely bare of furnishings.
Letter: Community sustains Meals on Wheels through virus
I would like to express my ongoing and ever-increasing gratitude for the donations given to our Meals on Wheels fundraising efforts.
Rowdy: week of June 24
Editorial cartoon.
- Lake Powell fishing report: Now that striper spawning is over, foraging begins
- From the desk of the librarian: week of June 10
- Rowdy: week of June 10
- Flagstaff Chamber: Congress adopts changes to help business owners with Paycheck program
- Letter: There can be better days ahead for Tusayan; Clarinda Vail announces candidacy for mayor of Tusayan
Reader Poll:
When do you think life as we know it will get back to normal?
- As soon as the stay-at-home orders are lifted.
- What do you mean 'back to normal'? Life will never be the same.
- It already is. This hasn't changed anything for me.
- It will be a gradual process and maybe take a few months to a year.
- I like this new normal.
13 total votes
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Next steps: Cynthia Seelhammer exits as Tusayan town manager
Seelhammer’s re-hiring came at a time of stress for Tusayan, after former manager Eric Duthie’s contract was terminated in October 2019.
Guarding the forests: Henry L. Benham, a resounding voice for the Kaibab
As an infant, Henry L. Benham and his family left Indiana for Cincinnati, Ohio — it was there among the buckeyes that he spent the next 20 years of his life.
Greater Williams Community Fund distributes $10,200 to local organizations
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Several organizations in Williams are benefiting from the generosity of the community with the recent announcement of the 2020 Greater Williams Community Fund grant recipients.
- Census field workers back on Navajo Nation, with work cut out for them
- Army National Guard band to play in Williams July 6
- Robinson and Associates Real Estate donates pencil sharpeners to Williams Elementary
- Sharing the goods: Fresh salsa, baked goods, more at farmer's market
- Rethinking your business advertising in a post-COVID-19 world, marketing guru shares
- In the dark of night: Anglers hit the lakes in Williams
- Williams News announces Fancy Mask competition winners
- First Baptist Church addresses coronavirus through puppet ministry
- Williams group helps with food delivery to Navajo Nation as COVID cases at 2,757
- After serving the Williams community since 1950, the old Williams hospital comes down
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Williams News cartoonist says 'I do' in Winslow, Arizona
Williams News cartoonist, Rowdy, was married June 26 on the corner in Winslow, Arizona.
Williams Lions Club member honored
The Williams Lions Club announced that Patty Williams is the recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship.
Kiwanis Club hosts craft fair June 13
On June 13, Williams Kiwanis Club hosted a craft fair at the Williams Recreation Center in downtown Williams.
- Fire Prevention Golf Tourney raises $4,000
- Grand Canyon senior and eighth grade procession recognizes class of 2020
- Five Ash Fork seniors graduate high school with associate degrees
- Lions Club places wreath at Monument Park in honor of National Police Week
- Williams Fire makes $1,000 donation to Senior Center; responds to semi fire, faulty smoke alarms in April
Reader Poll:
When do you think life as we know it will get back to normal?
- As soon as the stay-at-home orders are lifted.
- What do you mean 'back to normal'? Life will never be the same.
- It already is. This hasn't changed anything for me.
- It will be a gradual process and maybe take a few months to a year.
- I like this new normal.
13 total votes
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Obituary: Lawrence Michael Lesko
Obituary: Lawrence Michael Lesko
Obituary: Joyce Simms McNelly
Joyce Dearyl Simms McNelly, born July 7, 1930 in Ada, Oklahoma, died May 23, 2020, in Cottonwood, Arizona.
Obituary: Roberto F. Ortiz
Roberto F. Ortiz, 90, passed away on May 10, 2020 in Williams, Arizona.
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On May 6, 2020, a bit of Williams history came down when the old Williams hospital was demolished to make way for a parking lot at the newly built Williams Health Clinic.
