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AZGFD Commission meeting to be in Williams Aug. 6
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The Arizona Game and Fish Commission has a full agenda for its Aug. 6 meeting, which will be held at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams.
Maine Consolidated School District welcomes new superintendent
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — In just his first few weeks on the job, Maine Consolidated School District Superintendent Justin Roberson has seen a strong sense of community in Parks.
Williams 911: July 25-Aug. 2
The Williams Police Department (WPD) answered the following calls for service (among others) — • Officers responded to fight at Franklin and Grand Canyon Blvd, subjects fled in vehicle before officers arrived
- Williams’ Labor Day celebration to feature fireworks and brew festival
- Man in ‘Bearsun’ costume stops in Williams on trek from LA to NYC for charity
- Camp Navajo hosts 2021 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition
- AZGFD to review game management hunt guidelines
- Lane restrictions on Route 66 in Flagstaff continue
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A new perspective: Grand Canyon School welcomes new teachers and aides as staff prepares for year
After a challenging year for many educators in 2020, the educators are excited to be back in the classroom with students.
Ken and Annie Phillips honored with Hall of Fame Award
For their contributions, the Phillips were honored with the 2021 Hall of Fame award and had their names listed on a permanent plaque in the Shrine of the Ages at GCNP.
Suspect sought in Tusayan and Grand Canyon vehicle burglaries
Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding a string of vehicle burglaries in Tusayan.
- NPS to require masks at Grand Canyon once more as COVID-19 transmission rates rise
- Southwestern parks report record visitation
- Messy camp draws bear at Grand Teton National Park; Idaho camper fined $5,800
- Tusayan Town Council approves $23.5 million FY 2021-22 budget
- Colorado River basin reservoirs begin releases to prop up troubled Lake Powell
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US plans 50% more wild horse roundups amid Western drought
RENO, Nev. (AP) — U.S. land managers have begun efforts to capture about 50% more wild horses than originally planned this year because of severe drought across the U.S. West — about 6,000 additional animals primarily in Nevada, Oregon and Colorado.
Phoenix Zoo asks public to name black-footed ferret litter
PAGE, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a Kentucky woman who was caught in a flash flood in a canyon near the Arizona-Utah border.
Mark Kelly among senators supporting local journalism sustainability
Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly is among three senators who introduced the Local Journalism Sustainability Act of 2021 July 22, a bill that would help local newspapers reach viability through tax credits.
- Minimum wage earners can’t afford a two-bedroom rental anywhere, report says
- U.S. vows to improve protections for wild horse adoptions
- Wing reportedly fell off plane before fatal crash in Arizona
- Advocacy group: Flagstaff land-use measures unconstitutional
- US vows to improve protections for wild horse adoptions
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Elephant Rocks Women’s Golf Club hosts partner invitational
The Elephant Rocks Women’s Golf club recently held its annual partner invitational, Golf on the Rocks.
AIA announces COVID-19 guidelines for athletics
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Fully vaccinated school athletes and coaches who come into contact with someone having COVID-19 will not need to quarantine and can continue to fully participate in their high school sport, the Arizona Interscholastic Association said July 27.
Ash Fork school suspends classes because of COVID-19 cases
ASH FORK, Ariz. — After an outbreak of COVID-19 cases its first week of classes, Ash Fork Unified School District (AFUSD) decided to close its doors for one-week.
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Out of the past: Grand Canyon marks 65th anniversary of tragic airline accident
On the morning of June 30, 1956, two airliners took off from Los Angeles International Airport, both aircraft were modern airliners for the time, and flown by experienced crew. But neither would make it to their destination.
Out of the past: Pep rally parade for Williams vs. Jerome game
Students lead a parade through the back streets of Williams in the 1940s.
Navajo Bridge in northern Arizona celebrates 92 years
On this week in 1929, a dedication ceremony officially opened the Grand Canyon Bridge at Marble Canyon.
- Grand Canyon history: Death along the Colorado River in 1922
- Securing Bright Angel Trail and the construction of the Kaibab Trail, a lesson in patience and politics
- There is no easy hike into Grand Canyon
- Out of the past: Grand Canyon Airport, circa 1948
- Grand Canyon history notes: A new bridge over the mighty Colorado is built
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Letter: Heritage School returns to classes Aug. 3
We are so happy to see all of our returning students and can’t wait to get to know our new students and families.
Northern Arizona astronomy: Meteor showers and the Perseids
Barring cloudy weather, this year's Perseid meteor shower (2021) promises to be quite spectacular.
Rowdy: week of Aug. 4
Rowdy.
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
See past polls
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For Veterans Sake Foundation hosts service dog graduation
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — On July 23, For Veterans Sake Foundation (FVS) hosted its first service dog graduation ceremony at Miss Kitty’s Steakhouse in Williams.
Flagstaff Clay Target Shooters merge with Williams Sportsman’s Club
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — After exploring shotgun shooting opportunities for its members, the Williams Sportsman’s Club (WSC) are excited to announce they have consolidated membership and operations with Flagstaff Clay Target Shooters.
Raven stamp to be released July 30; highlights Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast
The stamp will be unveiled July 30 at the Sealaska Heritage Institute in Juneau, Alaska.
- Summer Rec entertains at Cureton Park
- Northern Arizona Celtic Highland Association holds annual festival in Williams
- USFWS looking to expand black-footed ferret habitat
- Game & Fish Commission proposes rulemaking to establish a paperless permit-tag system
- New ASU Havasu program aims to help address nursing shortage in rural areas
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John and Donna’s Local Grub offers street tacos and more
John and Donna’s Local Grub is offering burritos, street tacos, quesadillas and burrito bowls from the parking lot at the Shell Gas Station in Williams.
Work continues at Williams High School
Crews are working to complete new pavement for the parking lot at Williams High School.
Hampton Inn breaks ground in Williams
Crews broke ground last week for a Hampton Inn on Rodeo Road in Williams.
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
See past polls
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Obituary: Libby Martinez
She was born in Williams on April 14, 1931.
Obituary: Daniel (Dan) William Baertlein
Daniel was born August 30, 1935 to Gilbert and Paula Baertlein in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
Obituary: Celia “Sally” Aguilar Lugo
Celia “Sally” Aguilar Lugo passed away peacefully in her sleep after battling pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
