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City begins process for getting Sweetwater Well up and running

WUSD looks to continue school budget override

Trail work scheduled at Nankoweap and Deer Creek

North Rim begins seasonal closures Oct. 16

Vikings seniors honored at Oct. 14 game

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Community calendar: week of Oct. 13

Upcoming events in the Williams area.

County Supes reject appeal, Parks RV park moves forward

The 16-acre property is located just off of Interstate 40 at the Parks exit and has operated as a campground off and on since the 1980s.

Miss Rocknroute 66 pageant to be held in Ash Fork

Those interested in competing for the title should wear Rockabilly attire. T

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Snow and fog blanket Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon National Park has experienced the first snowstorm of the season Oct. 12.

Trail work scheduled at Nankoweap and Deer Creek

There will be two trail closures in place on the Nankoweap Granaries Trail and the Deer Creek Trail.

Dutton’s Atlas: How cartography helped Grand Canyon become grand

Arizona State University (ASU) has unveiled a new multimedia and public outreach program to bring the first monograph by the U.S. Geological Survey into the Digital Age.

The jump in inflation this year reflects higher prices for food and energy and a number of other items from furniture to autos as the pandemic has snarled supply chains and demand has outstripped supply.

Arizona virus hospitalizations remain on plateau below 1,800

COVID-19-related hospitalizations in Arizona remain on a plateau amid a gradual slowing of additional new cases and deaths during the current surge.

Airman convicted of kidnapping, killing Mennonite teacher

On Oct. 13, a jury in Arizona found U.S. Air Force airman Mark Gooch guilty of kidnapping and first-degree murder in Krause's killing.

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Vikings seniors honored at Oct. 14 game

Seniors in football and cheer were recognized at halftime during the Oct. 14 game against El Capitan.

Lady Vikes defeat Ash Fork 3-0

On Oct. 5, the Lady Vikings volleyball team won their away conference match against Ash Fork by a score of 3-0.

Vikings suffer tough loss to Mogollon

In a tough loss, Williams Vikings were defeated 56-0 by Mogollon Oct. 8.

Grand Canyon and Williams AZ Discovery Map

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NAU and Kaibab National Forest partner to open archaeological field school at historic logging camp near Grand Canyon

The site is anticipated to open in 2022 with the start of a U.S. Forest Service “Passport in Time” program, where the general public can sign up to be volunteer tour guides at the site.

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.

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Honoring our servicemembers: Veterans encouraged to share their stories for annual tab

The deadline for submissions is Nov. 2.

Rowdy: week of Oct. 13

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Guest column: Importance of National Newspaper Week:

I am not sure what I expected our country to look like in 2021, but I certainly did not expect it to be so fractured and so bogged down in hate. My oldest son was a year old on Sept. 11, 2001. The wave of patriotism following that day gave me hope for the America that my kids would inherit.

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. 15%
What do you mean 'back to normal'? Life will never be the same. 38%
It already is. This hasn't changed anything for me. 23%
It will be a gradual process and maybe take a few months to a year. 23%
I like this new normal. 0%

13 total votes

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Photo highlights: Datsun Car Show returns to Williams

Classic car owners returned to Williams Oct. 2 for the ninth annual Datsun Car Show.

On the range with Camp Raymond's Boy Scouts

One hundred and forty Boy Scouts from across Arizona took part in an archery, rifle and shotgun shooting and ax throwing competition at Camp Raymond Boy Scout Camp Oct. 2.

Community celebrates Williams High School Homecoming

The community celebrated Williams High School Homecoming Sept. 27 - Oct. 1.

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United Methodist Church celebrates 130 years in Williams

The noted landmark community church has a long history in Williams and has played an important part in the cultural and spiritual development of the town.