Every summer, teens and young adults travel from Caborca, Mexico, to spend a weekend in Prescott with day trips to other nearby places. This experience provides an opportunity for the residents of the Quad Cities to intermingle, share cultures and give the kids an opportunity to practice their English.
Board members took a close look Sept. 24 at how they have operated over the past year, and came out pretty pleased with themselves.
Beginning this school year, fifth- and sixth-graders at four elementary schools in the Humboldt Unified School District now can learn stringed instruments and play in orchestras.
Many residents of Dewey-Humboldt are deserving of the town’s 2018 Volunteer(s) of the Year award.
Nominated by the staff and teachers at Bradshaw Mountain High School, Sidney Ducote is the September Student of the Month.
On Oct. 10, 1969, 50 yet-to-be official Prescott Valley residents visited the post office, browsed the shelves lined with books and became patrons of the first library.
Joining the Civil Air Patrol may not have been the deciding factor in Nicole Babbitt’s early acceptance to West Point Academy, but it certainly contributed to her list of accomplishments.
Pickleball, the newest sport in town, has four new courts for its Prescott Valley fans.
A Dewey-Humboldt resident for only four months, Cynthia Snyder is a new Friends of the Dewey-Humboldt Town Library member and already has volunteered to head up two free workshops for adults.
Two Prescott Valley artists will open their studios to the public this weekend, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 4-6, for the 12th annual Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour.
Runners have an opportunity to work their lungs this Saturday with the Run for the Hill of It, up Glassford Hill Summit Trail, with an elevation gain of nearly 1,000 feet covering 4.6 miles.
Bradshaw Mountain High School students have an opportunity to win $100, $75 or $50 and all they have to do is talk.
The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors will hear an update on the project schedule for the new Criminal Justice Facility Project at its regular board meeting 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Yavapai County Administration Building, 1015 Fair St.
One might think, as we head into colder weather and the wood fireplaces and stoves begin to heat homes, Prescott would suffer poor air quality, maybe like that brown haze sometimes visible in Phoenix. Air quality is based on ozone and particulate levels, two separate matters.
The developers of a 33-lot subdivision on Bradshaw Drive received the recommendation of the Prescott Planning and Zoning Commission Sept. 26 to forward to the City Council a revised preliminary plat changing the original 25-foot front and rear setbacks to 15 feet and from a 9-foot setback to 7 feet at the sides.
Sometimes family historians list names, dates and places for ancestors. But people yearn for more personal connections to those who came before, their daily struggles, hopes and dreams.
Three alpaca farms situated within a few miles of each other in Prescott Valley will open their properties to the public as a way of celebrating National Alpaca Farm Day.
Pickleball, the newest sport in town, has four new courts for its Prescott Valley fans.
This week’s events listed in the “7 in 7” series include the opening of the season’s Pumpkin Festival at Mortimer Family Farms — a sure indication of the arrival of fall.
Three Alpaca Farms situated within a few miles of each other in Prescott Valley will open their properties to the public as a way of celebrating National Alpaca Farm Day.
It’s true – using a library card means patrons develop better reading skills and more knowledge, which can lead to better paying jobs and a higher quality of life.
Science teacher Bob Supergan of Bradshaw Mountain High School acted as chaperone this past summer spending nearly three weeks in Germany with a second chaperone, eight students from Bradshaw and eight from Prescott High School.
The Constitution of the United States of America is 232 years old, and Mayer Elementary School students celebrated along with the Yavapai Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Sometimes family historians list names, dates, and places for ancestors.
It’s true — using a library card means patrons develop better reading skills and more knowledge, which can lead to better-paying jobs and a higher quality of life.
Mack Rowe has recently accomplished two milestones – his 95th birthday and participating in an Honor Flight visit to Washington, DC.
Prescott Valley Mayor Kell Palguta is keen on saving the signage of the defunct Prescott Valley Motel, and has suggested on his Facebook page that maybe the incoming property owner, Circle K, can integrate its logo into the vintage 1962-era neon sign.
The Literary Southwest continues its 10th Anniversary celebration with a reading by acclaimed novelist Janet Fitch at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, in the Yavapai College Library Community Room (Bldg. 19, Room 147) on the Prescott campus.
After an extensive search and interview process, Town Manager Larry Tarkowski on Wednesday, Sept. 18, announced his choice for Prescott Valley’s new Chief of Police.
A yellow tinge to leaves means fall weather is creeping closer, which provides a better environment for fundraising walks, rallies and parades.
Granville developer Joe Contadino maintained a calm, if at times exasperated, demeanor as he faced a room full of Granville residents who frequently interrupted him during the community meeting Sept. 10 on a rezoning and General Plan amendment request that will complete the final build-out of the development.
Taking a personal interest, becoming a second mom, and a makeover embodied this month’s VIPS at Bradshaw Mountain Middle School.
Two relocation projects by the Town of Prescott Valley involve water mains and gas lines.
At the southern end of Prescott Valley where the town borders Dewey-Humboldt, two highways intersect.
An hour before opening to the public, the line at Empty Bowls wound from the corner at Montezuma Street up to the ticket takers near the central bandstand. Two hours later, at noon, the line numbered about 300 on the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza.
The Unlovables, a variety of animals some people find incredibly difficult to love. Maybe it is the way they look or how they behave. Whatever the reason, many people don’t like them.
Local cowgirl, rancher and Western artist, the late Cynthia Rigden, willl become the newest member of the Phippen Museum’s Arizona Rancher and Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Taken together, the four applicants for the position of chief of police, Prescott Valley Police Department (PVPD), embrace 108 years of public safety experience. Their backgrounds include prior experience as chief of police, acting chief of police and commander.
Residents in Yavapai County can take advantage of a community cleanup event in Skull Valley from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Oct. 3-5.
This week’s events listed in “7 in 7” will interest history and military buffs interested in aviation and the Vietnam War, as well as somewhat lighter fare with a dinner/classical music event and also information and performance on Native American flutes.
Each month, the Humboldt Unified School District Governing Board meets at a different school site. The principal is able to honor a VIP certified staff, classified staff and volunteer, and give a presentation on the programs and upcoming events of the school.
All kids are responsible for all their animals at the Yavapai County Fair.
For some, collecting treasures is a hobby; for others, a passion. The Yavapai County Fair provides an opportunity for collectors to share their prized possessions with the public.
In a majority vote, the Prescott Valley Town Council chose its newest member — Lori Moss Hunt — who brings with her 30 years of experience in government, most recently as community development director with Sacramento, Calif. Her term will run through December 2020.
During a discussion on a contract renewal of the CodeRED emergency notification system at the Sept. 4 Yavapai County Board of Supervisors meeting, the question of what constitutes an emergency came up.
Prescott Valley Mayor Kell Palguta congratulates Lori Moss Hunt on her selection to fill the vacant council seat through December 2020 following an interview process and vote at the Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, town council study session. Two other applicants were interviewed - Brenda Dickinson and Mary Williams.
Yavapai County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Craig Brown wanted to know more about the $3.1 million in vehicle purchases that he and fellow board supervisors would ultimately approve at the Sept. 4 board of supervisors meeting.
This week’s events listed in “7 in 7” brings opportunities to learn about Prescott’s historical Ponderosa Pines, healthcare options, and events for teens and animal lovers.
Fifth- and sixth-graders at four elementary schools can now learn stringed instruments and play in orchestras in the Humboldt Unified School District.
A Community Development Block Grant has made a big difference for Prescott Valley families and for the expansion project of the Prescott Valley Boys & Girls Club.