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Nanci Hutson
Reporter

928-445-3333 Extension: 2041

nhutson@prescottaz.com

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MatForce, partners celebrate three-year drop in Yavapai County accidental overdose deaths
Leader pledges to honor the reviewed individual histories to spare future lives

After revealing the annual Yavapai County Overdose Fatality Review Board’s results for last year — a report that for the third year in a row showed a drop in accidental drug overdoses — MatForce Executive Director Merilee Fowler earned praise for the compassion her agency shows in addressing tragic reality.

By Nanci Hutson March 28, 2024
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Aetna and Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Group have until April 1 to reach new contract
Impasse does not impact Dignity Health YRMC hospitals in Prescott or Prescott Valley

With a looming deadline of midnight March 31, Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Group and Aetna insurance have yet to negotiate a new in-network contract for their patients.

By Nanci Hutson March 28, 2024
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‘Almost, Maine’ is Bradshaw Mountain High School Theatrical Troupe’s final show of the 2023-24 school year
Opening night is April 4 at 7 p.m. in the Glassford Hill Middle School auditorium

An exuberant group of Bradshaw Mountain High School thespians gathered outside the Glassford Hill Middle School auditorium last Friday for what was to launch rehearsals for what for some seniors will be the final performance of their high school careers.

By Nanci Hutson March 27, 2024
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With an aim of offering every school in the district some additional leadership support, Humboldt Unified School District completed the hiring process for assistant principals so that elementary, middle schools and the high school all have the administrative support to enable the highest-caliber instruction.

By Nanci Hutson March 27, 2024
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Prescott VA employee honors her Vietnam veteran father’s legacy
Encourages all area Vietnam veterans to attend VA-hosted Vietnam Veteran Day on Friday, March 29

On Sandy Perez’ wrists are tattoos – the left wrist reads “Daddy’s girl” and the right “Sand.”

By Nanci Hutson March 26, 2024
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Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters hires non-profit leader as new executive director
Kristen Kerns shares ‘passion’ for enriching the lives of Yavapai County youth

The new executive director for Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters, Kristen Kerns, is no stranger to the Prescott community or non-profit agencies devoted to enriching the lives of the most vulnerable, be it children and teens, abused and discarded animals or veterans in crisis.

By Nanci Hutson March 25, 2024
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Humboldt Unified School District leaders are seeking faculty, staff and community help as they “embark on the exciting journey” of a district reorganization intended to offer its 5,500 or so students new academic, athletic and social enrichment opportunities.

By Nanci Hutson March 25, 2024
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U.S. VETS Prescott’s new executive director, Bryan Campbell, is well-versed from a 20-year career as a United States Marine who served multiple tours of combat duty in Iraq and Afghanistan in what it means to be a leader.

By Nanci Hutson March 23, 2024
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MatForce leader delivers preliminary findings March 28
Registration required, but free for 11 a.m. virtual presentation

MatForce Executive Director Merilee Fowler is a dogged advocate for sparing lives through a combination of substance abuse prevention education, advocacy and review of overdose deaths as a means to detect trends and create new consider new ways to combat addiction and its consequences.

By Nanci Hutson March 21, 2024
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Prom season is a rite of passage for many high school juniors and seniors.

By Nanci Hutson March 21, 2024

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