Sedona AZ (July 20, 2013) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is required to release the following information pursuant to ARS 13-3825, the Community Notification on Sex Offenders Law. The offender will be living in the unincorporated area of Yavapai County. It is the responsibility of the Chief Law Enforcement Office having jurisdiction where the offender resides to make notification to... 

Sedona AZ (July 20, 2013) – In the magnificent red rocks of Sedona is a unique unaffiliated Jewish Synagogue and an even more unique religious school. The synagogue is the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley (JCSVV) and the school is the newly named Beit Sefer Shalom. Over the past years, the religious school has welcomed as many as 20 students and as few as 4 or 5. In order to provide... 

Sedona AZ (July 19, 2013) – On July 16, 2013, around 9:00 in the morning, a Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office K9 deputy stopped a blue 2005 Toyota Corolla on north Arizona I-17 for equipment and moving violations. The car was driven by 23-year-old Darren Keller and his passenger, 22-year-old Jose Ramirez. The two men held Colorado identifications and claimed they were heading home from Phoenix.  During... 

NAFB volunteers cutting firewood for distribution Sedona AZ (July 18, 2013) – Northern Arizona Food Bank (NAFB) has been helping low income families, seniors, and disabled individuals with free firewood during the winter months. There are many families in Northern Arizona living without plumbing and electricity dependent on firewood for heating and cooking needs. NAFB works hard to fill this... 

Unsung Hero Sharon Tom flanked by Yavapai County Supervisor Chip Davis and Mr. Tom Sedona AZ (July 18, 2013) – On Wednesday July 10, 2013, Supervisor A.G. “Chip” Davis presented the Unsung Hero award to Sharon Tom. Sharon was nominated by Deidre Tilly with Abia Judd. Sharon has volunteered at Abia Judd Elementary School, Prescott, Arizona, for 4 years with the Third Grade. She says that... 

Sedona AZ (July 18, 2013) – The McGuireville rest area along Arizona Interstate 17 at milepost 298, near State Route 179 exit to Sedona, will close to the public for approximately 45 days in order to complete renovations to the rest area, advises the Arizona Department of Transportation. Facilities on both sides of I-17 will close on Monday, July 22, 2013, so crews can renovate the water pump... 

Washington DC (July 18, 2013) – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reached another milestone in its disability claims transformation process – over 30 percent of the current disability claims inventory is now digital and accessible to claim raters in VA’s electronic claims processing system, which has now been fielded ahead of schedule at all 56 Regional Offices across the country.... 

Sedona AZ (July 17, 2013) – Sedona Fire District (SFD) Fire Marshal Gary Johnson has advised that fire restrictions in effect since May 23, 2013, will be lifted at 8:00 in the morning on Friday, July 19.  Recent rains along with higher humidity, increased fuel moisture and the forecast for continuing monsoon activity have lowered but not eliminated fire danger in the fire district. SFD encourages... 

Sedona AZ (July 17, 2013) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is proud to announce the release of Michael Peach’s first book, “The Facts Keep Gettin’ in the Way of the Story.” Peach fans have long asked for a book filled with his original and unique cowboy poetry and stories of Arizona historical hi-jinks. To introduce the new book to the public, Peach will present two special performances... 

Sedona AZ (July 17, 2013) – On the afternoon of July 15, 2013, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the ADOT storage yard in the 15000 block of Arizona State Highway 69 near Cordes Junction. An ADOT supervisor told deputies an estimated $5000 worth of aluminum light poles and bridge guard rail had been stolen. The theft is presumed to have taken place between midnight...