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Nation of Patriots recognizes John Moore, city of Williams for patriotism
WILLIAMS, Ariz. – Williams Mayor John Moore, received an American flag from the Nation of Patriots, who make an annual ride of more than 16,000 miles on motorcycles to raise awareness and money for combat wounded families throughout the United States.
Community Calendar: week of Sept. 23
Upcoming events in the Williams area.
Residential trash pick-ups moved forward one day
The Williams Transfer Station recently announced changes to its collection days for Williams’ residents.
- Arizona Game and Fish asks hunters to report any harvest anomalies
- Williams Fire gears up for Fire Prevention Week with kitchen safety message
- Reduced cost Kiddie Dental clinic offered Nov. 13
- Flagstaff enters Phase 3 of COVID-19 reopening; county begins limited reentry of facilities
- Time at the range: Sportsman's group hosts women's only shoot
- Patriot Day parade draws the crowds in Williams
- Trapp to face Fritsinger in general election council seat runoff
- Trial still looms for alleged murderer of Cathryn Gorospe
- Restoration treatments on Bill Williams Mountain resume this week
- Williams reports zero cases; Coconino County reports 134 total deaths
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Hikers advised of water availability on North Kaibab Trail
Effective Sept. 24, the National Park Service (NPS) will shut off water to the Supai Tunnel water filling station on the North Kaibab Trail for the remainder of the season.
Man sentenced to prison for weapon violations in Saguaro National Park
Michael A. Romero, 34, will serve 18 months in prison followed by 36 months of supervised release for committing a weapon violations in Saguaro National Park.
Broken water pump leads to restrictions at Grand Canyon's North Rim
Visitors to the Grand Canyon's North Rim are being asked to conserve water until a pump deep in the canyon can be fixed.
- Grand Canyon Chocolate Factory offers candied apples, gelato, fudge and more
- Governing board discusses challenges of online learning
- Virus-related travel decline hits Maverick Helicopter tours
- Learning in progress: Employers offer options for working parents and their children
- Louise Zapata wins Tusayan mask contest
- AZGFD reminds hunters lead ammo can poison condor populations
- En Plein Air: Artists take to the cliffs at Celebration of Art’s 12th annual event
- Tusayan to create office of tourism
- As elk enter rutting season, park visitors, residents urged to use caution
- Flagstaff man pleads guilty to starting 2019 fire in Canyon
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eBay workers who sent spiders to couple to plead guilty
BOSTON (AP) — Four former eBay Inc. employees have agreed to plead guilty to their roles in a campaign of intimidation that included sending live spiders and cockroaches to the home of a Massachusetts couple who ran an online newsletter critical of the auction site, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Americans load up on candy, trick or treat - or not
Americans may not know if trick or treating will happen this year because of the pandemic, but they're buying a lot of Halloween candy while they wait to find out.
Navajo Nation to extend weekend lockdown because of new virus cases
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation is implementing a stricter weekend lockdown as it looks into new clusters of coronavirus cases from family gatherings and off-reservation travel.
- Crews make progress against enormous LA-area wildfire
- Firefighter who died in blaze was on elite Hotshot crew
- Embry-Riddle students suspended for high-risk COVID-19 behavior
- County awarded grant to protect and promote Camp Navajo and Naval Observatory
- Environmental groups file lawsuit to remove cattle from Verde River watershed
- More call for pause as U.S. weighs New Mexico drilling plan near Chaco
- YCSO requesting help to solve cold-case homicide
- Raising Prescott: Misplaced sympathy for man who tried to kill people during high-speed evasion
- University of Arizona asks students to shelter in place
- Prescott Valley police defend canine use in traffic arrest
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Ash Fork school board taking applications for vacancy created by board president
ASH FORK, Ariz. — Yavapai County School Superintendent Tim Carter recently announced a vacancy on the Ash Fork Joint Unified School District Governing Board.
Spectators encouraged to social distance, wear masks at sporting events
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Williams Unified School District is encouraging the community to help keep its athletes healthy as its volleyball and football teams head into their first games of the season.
Patti Jackson named semi-finalist for Arizona Rural Teacher of the Year for Coconino County
Third grade teacher Patti Jackson has been named a semi-finalist for the Arizona Rural Schools Association Teacher of the Year for Coconino County.
- Coconino County meets state metrics for return to in-person classes
- Vikings are back: Fall sports get underway at Williams High School
- Elephant Rocks ladies’ golf club completes annual club championship
- AIA gives update on return to high school sports
- Schools around state announce cancellation of fall sports
- Vikings volleyball takes first steps
- Head games: Former volleyball player believes concussions led to mental health issues
- Vikings football takes first steps toward 2020 season; camp set for Aug. 3-6
- AIA creates preliminary plan for high school sports
- Start of school athletics and activities delayed until Aug. 17
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Out of the past: Grand Canyon Airport, circa 1948
The Grand Canyon Airport near Tusayan, Arizona. Sight-seeing tours of the Grand Canyon were conducted from the location and continue from there today.
Grand Canyon history notes: A new bridge over the mighty Colorado is built
The 1921 bridge danced in the winds that regularly came roaring through the inner gorge and on at least one occasion it was reported to have capsized.
Out of the past: The summer of 1920 in Williams
One-hundred years ago, Williams was a bustling community whose economic vitality was based on agriculture, logging and the railroad.
- Out of the past: 15th anniversary of a fire in downtown Williams
- Historic Latter-day Saints church stills stands in Chino Valley
- 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
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Rowdy: week of Sept. 23
Editorial cartoon.
Haddad: Civility vs. selfishness, and the small act that can separate them
The story is told of Samuel Shapira, a distinguished rabbi who lived in the Polish village of Prochnik in the 1930s.
Rowdy: week of Sept. 16
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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Guardians of the forest: Kim Brown shares wildland firefighting experiences
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — As the “Baby Boom” phenomenon was thundering across the United States in the 1950’s, the timber town of McNary, Arizona, located on the cuff of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, raised its population by one with the arrival of a healthy baby boy by the name of Kim Brown.
Zuni Youth Enrichment Program helps young adults rekindle cultural ties to the Grand Canyon
Even though the Zuni tribe is more than 250 miles away from the Grand Canyon, the connection remains strong — this is the reminder that Zuni leaders want the youth of their nation to remember and to feel and experience.
High Country Stand Down offers resources for veterans
This year, organizers and volunteers offered a variety of veteran services in addition to distributing items and clothing to veterans.
- Caboose to make its way from Kansas to Williams for museum
- The Grand Canyon has a spirit: An interview with Leigh Kuwanwisiwma
- Local 4-H clubs to participate in Coconino County Fair virtual auction
- Book Review: "How not to die at Grand Canyon," a pocket guide
- Guardians of the forest: Charlie Nixon shapes a life of purpose
- Habitat for Humanity holds wall raising and dedication in Williams
- Grand Canyon rangers help Smokey celebrate 76 years of fire prevention
- Guardians of the forests: Edgar Brown leaves his legacy with the USFS
- Carving out a niche: Gateway Sandwich Company opens on Route 66
- California condors seen in Sequoia after nearly 50 years
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Super flosser: Noah Canedo wins spring no-cavity contest
Noah Canedo, 5, is the No Cavity Club winner at Timberline Dental in Williams for the months of Jan-June, 2020.
Grand Canyon PSAR volunteer cares for those in need
The park reported that Wais was hiking the Bright Angel trail July 15 assisting visitors suffering from heat illness.
Wedding bells: Tammy Renee is engaged to Michael W. Ruby
The wedding is set for July 25 in Williams.
- 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
- Signs of life: Spring bursts into action
- Smokey supports safety in face of coronavirus
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
Obituaries see more>
Obituary: Cheryl Yvonne Holloway Talley
Cheryl Yvonne Holloway Talley, 73, passed away peacefully at home the morning of Saturday, August 22, 2020 after a long battle with lung cancer.
Obituary: Norman Gregory Smith
Norman Gregory Smith, 72, of Delores, Utah died August 30, 2020, at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Obituary: Bruce Oliver Weems
Bruce Oliver Weems – husband, father and dear friend passed away Aug. 16, 2020 at the age of 76.
