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Community Pancake Dinner Feb. 25 at St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church
Pancakes will be cooked up fresh and hot at St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church in Walker Hall at 202 W. Grant Ave. in Williams Feb. 25. Dinner will be served from 5-7 p.m.
North Country HealthCare sets tentative opening date
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The new Williams health clinic is getting closer to completion, with a tentative move-in date set for April 8. North Country HealthCare (NCHC), the contracted provider for the medical clinic, will begin moving equipment to the new facility April 5-8, according to Williams Hospital District Board President George Glen.
Event Huddle lays out mission, plans for future events in Williams
Participants from groups such as Williams Alliance for the Arts, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Arizona Junior Hunters and Anglers Club, Boy Scouts Troop 7140, Camp Civitan Foundation, Friends of the NRA and many others came together to discuss missions and plans for the new year Feb. 10 at Family Harvest Church in Williams.
- Mayor and three council seats open in 2020
- Crime in a small town: Williams PD continues with high call volume in 2019
- Ducey addresses northern Arizona issues at Flagstaff Athena Awards
- Williams Police, Greater Williams Community Fund partner to provide free Sharps disposal
- Ramada reservations available for county parks
Grand Canyon Local News see more>
Canyon Closet to offer women, children clothing to those in need
“(Canyon Closet) is going to be basically a non-profit Goodwill, if you will,” said Gloria Barrett. “People can drop off their clothing, exchange clothing for a larger size … it’s going to be something that is available to the community at any time.”
Live burn lights up Grand Canyon interagency fire training
Last week, 10 structural firefighters from Grand Canyon National Park, Xanterra Fire and Security and Tusayan Fire Department participated in a three day live fire training exercise.
More than 100 attend internet safety event at Grand Canyon School
"This was another great event that supports our district and school in the best ways," said Grand Canyon School Principal Matt Yost.
- $66.4 mil in historic preservation grants awarded by NPS
- Taking the helm: New pastor steps in at Grand Canyon Baptist Church
- Grand Canyon glows as visitors and residents anticipate spring
- Grand Canyon School announces students of the week
- Challenges of rural athletics: Grand Canyon School committed to school sports
Regional & State see more>
Vehicles, bones, trash found under work site in Prescott
To the surprise of many, some very unusual items were unearthed during construction along Goodwin Street in Prescott this week.
House panel votes to allow community colleges to offer 4-year degrees
PHOENIX — Calling it a less expensive and more accessible alternative, a House panel voted Monday to allow community colleges to offer four-year degrees.
Unidentified ‘boom’ heard in Yavapai County, meteorite hunter investigating
PRESCOTT, Ariz. — Residents of Yavapai County reported hearing a loud booming sound early Sunday morning, Feb. 16. According to county sheriff’s officials, reports of a loud boom started coming in at around 7:20 a.m. from all around Yavapai County.
- Flagstaff's Rio de Flag flood project receives $52 million in federal money
- Sheriff K9 team nabs 136 pounds of marijuana, stolen guns
- Man pleads guilty to terrorism after Hoover Dam barricade
- Tribal officer, suspect killed in eastern Arizona shooting
- Unexpected Prescott area snowfall causes delays, minor crashes, outages
Sports see more>
Lady Vikings advance in state tourney
WILLIAMS, Ariz. – The No. 7 Williams Vikings girls basketball team continued their winning ways with an easy 46-28 win over No. 9 Valley Union in the first round of the 1A State tournament Feb. 14 in Williams.
Hard at work: City, school and volunteers come together to upgrade field
The Williams High School softball field received some much needed infield work Feb. 13.
Williams youth soccer signups have begun
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Youth ages four to 18 are encouraged to sign up for the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) season that runs from the third week of May to early August.
- Lady Phantoms compete in regional tournament, defeat Joseph City
- Vikings take title at regional tournament
- Vikings basketball teams begin regional tournament (see schedule)
- Mortensen pulls in 38 points in win over third ranked St. Michael
- AIA announces conference placements; football sees new performance formula
Out Of The Past see more>
Historic presentation: Fred Harvey Farm, the original farm to table restaurant, Feb. 15
The presentation will feature information about Chino Valley's Fred Harvey Farm (1909-1956).
Out of the past: Children at Elephant Rocks in Williams circa 1926
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: Train wreck east of Williams 1926
Opinions see more>
From the publisher: Send in the "federal" clowns
All of us should be grateful for our local politicians; by local I mean city councils, county supervisors and state legislators — I consider these local politicians.
Rowdy: week of Feb. 19
Editorial cartoon.
Rowdy: week of Feb. 12
Editorial cartoon.
Reader Poll:
Which fall event are you looking forward to the most?
- Howly Owly Growly at Bearizona
- Grand Canyon Railway's Pumpkin Train
- Halloween trick-or-treating
- Williams Elementary-Middle School Fall Festival
- Strolling downtown Williams
1 total votes
See past polls
Features see more>
A ranger's legacy: Grand Canyon remembers Ron Brown
Friends and work associates from the National Park Service (NPS) as well community members attended to pay tribute to Brown.
'Murder at the Midnight Hour' performed as Valentine's Day drama
Complete with weapons, action and murder, the drama, under the creative direction of Audrey Stone, took only three rehearsals.
Grand Canyon Rotary celebrates Valentine's Day with 20s-themed dinner and dance
This year, NPS chief ranger Matt Vandzura was presented the Community Leader of the Year award for his encouragement of overall community wellness.
- Bright Angel Bar celebrates Arizona Beer Week
- Remembering the sign man: the art of Perico Avila
- A perfect pairing with the Great American Wine Company and the National Park Foundation
- At 90, Alaska Native woman is 1st counted in U.S. Census
- New uses for the old hospital: Original Grand Canyon hospital building had many uses
- A new perspective: Cultural demonstrators visit Desert View
- Pinyon and Juniper forests offer cultural uses for Indigenous tribes of the Southwest
- Grand Canyon welcomes a new decade
- A grand legacy: Jim "Doc" Wurgler remembered for work at Grand Canyon
- 'Looks like a movie!' Traveling back in time to Tombstone
Milestones see more>
WHS senior spotlight: Carissa Foley
Carissa Foley is a senior at Williams High School. She has been a student at Williams schools since fourth grade.
WHS senior spotlight: Samantha Russell
Samantha Russell is a senior at Williams High School. She has been attending school in Williams since kindergarten.
WHS senior spotlight: Bridgette Hernandez
Bridgette Hernandez is a senior at Williams High School. She has attended school in Williams since kindergarten.
- Dylan Pahl earns fifth place at Coconino County Spelling Bee
- Spirit week lights up Heritage Elementary
- Williams Elementary-Middle School celebrates February Students of the Month
- Future rangers in the making: Grand Canyon staff bring the wild to WEMS classrooms
- Cookie time: Girl Scout Troop 2616 now selling cookies
Reader Poll:
Which fall event are you looking forward to the most?
- Howly Owly Growly at Bearizona
- Grand Canyon Railway's Pumpkin Train
- Halloween trick-or-treating
- Williams Elementary-Middle School Fall Festival
- Strolling downtown Williams
1 total votes
See past polls
Obituaries see more>
Obituary: Francis Lynn Bawden
Francis Lynn Bawden passed away surrounded by family, due to natural causes, on Feb. 2, 2020, in Port Angeles, Washington, a few days shy of his 87th birthday.
Obituary: Charlene A. Payne
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Dan and her sister Susan.
Obituary: Christian Alexander Plasencia
Christian was a 2015 graduate of Williams High School where he played football and basketball.
