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Widening Loop 101 Cuts Ramp Meter Usage by Half

Sedona AZ (December 8, 2016) – One of the benefits of the recent widening of Loop 101 in the Scottsdale, Arizona, area is that on-ramp meters, featuring those alternating green and red traffic signals, won’t be in use as often now. The Arizona Department of Transportation followed up on the addition of new Loop 101 lanes by assessing improved traffic conditions between Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard... 

Sedona Welcomes New Communications and Public Relations Manager

Marty Macurak will join city of Sedona staff Sedona AZ (December 7, 2016) – In July 2016, the city of Sedona advertised for a Communications and Public Relations Manager. Upon receiving almost two hundred resumes, the candidates were reduced to the top eight. After completing a lengthy and intensive interview process spanning several weeks, Marty Macurak emerged as the successful candidate. Macurak... 

Sedona Oak Creek Slide Rock Area to Get Cell Tower

Article submitted by City of Sedona AZ Sedona AZ (December 7, 2016) – Can you hear this now? Motorists using AZ State Route 89A between Sedona and Flagstaff should allow extra travel time next week when the roadway is reduced to one lane near Slide Rock while a new cell tower is installed. SR 89A will be narrowed to one lane between mileposts 381 and 384 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday,... 

VA National Cemeteries Offer Pre-Need Eligibility Determinations

In honor and memory of the veterans and civilian men, women and children who died during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii, December 7, 1942, a day that will live in infamy. Sedona AZ (December 7, 2016) –  The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced it now provides eligibility determinations for interment in a VA national cemetery prior to the time of need. Through the... 

American Legion extends membership invitation to Sedona vets

Sedona AZ (December 6, 2016) – American Legion Cornville Post 135 invites all eligible veterans to join their recently chartered post. Due to the closure of the original Sedona Legion some years ago, Post 135 has been assigned by the state to support the community through various community services and youth programs. In the past, the Cornville Post has worked with Sedona Red Rock High School... 

AZ 2016 ELL Teacher of the Year

Sedona AZ (December 5, 2016) – Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas today announced that the 2016 Arizona English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher of the Year is Victoria Gonzales of Starlight Park Elementary in the Cartwright School District in west Phoenix. “It is an honor to recognize Victoria Gonzales as such an outstanding teacher,” said Superintendent Douglas. “Her... 

DORR Critical Issues Series Breakfast

Former Republican state legislator Tom O’Halleran ran a successful 2016 bid for election as the CD-1 Democratic Party candidate to serve in the 115th US Congress. Sedona AZ (December 5, 2016) – Congressman-elect Tom O’Halleran (AZ Congressional District 1) and American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona Executive Director Alessandra Soler will be featured speakers at a breakfast hosted... 

Tolleson Police Chief Rodriguez Announces Retirement

Sedona AZ (December 5, 2016) – After more than four decades as a Patrol Officer, Narcotics Undercover, Crime Prevention, Community Relations, Criminal Investigations, Patrol Sergeant, Traffic Sergeant, Crime Prevention Sergeant and several temporary assignments as Patrol Lieutenant, Tolleson Police Chief Larry Rodriguez has decided it is time for him to retire. Chief Rodriguez formally submitted... 

Oak Creek Watershed Council 2016 Wrap Up

Sedona AZ (December 3, 2016) – The Oak Creek Watershed Council General Meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2016 in the Red Rock State Park Hummingbird Room, west Sedona, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and, as per tradition, the end of year program will feature the OCWC Award Ceremony. The public is invited to attend. Along with one short presentation from our Northern Arizona University student... 

Man Sought for Dangerous Crimes Against Children

Sunshine Jean Lewis Carter wanted by Prescott AZ police – Do not approach and call 911 if seen. Sedona AZ (December 2, 2016) – On November 28, 2016, the Prescott Police Department began an investigation into the alleged molestation of a child. Detectives learned that Sunshine Jean Lewis Carter, 42, of Prescott, had inappropriately touched a 10-year-old girl, who was known to him. Detectives... 
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