Florence Arizona (January 13, 2012) –  With the interior demolition complete and the architectural design finalized, the next and biggest step of the renovation of the 1891 historic Arizona Pinal County Courthouse is now underway – interior construction. “Considering the age of this building, it will be a very sensitive project. It is not typical of our past projects where we build from... 

Interstate 17 closed for 30 minutes at Cordes Junction late Monday night Northbound and southbound traffic will be stopped for blasting  Interstate 17 will be closed in both directions for up to 30 minutes at 11 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2012 as crews perform blasting operations near Big Bug Creek along I-17 in Cordes Junction, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The on-ramp... 

Sedona Arizona golf course A rebellion is brewing in the Village of Oak Creek as growing numbers of homeowners discover that VOCA (Village of Oak Creek homeowners Association) is quietly transforming itself into a glitzy golfers country club—at our expense, and without our approval. And they want to raise our assessments to pay for it. At a time of  rampant job loss, bankruptcies and foreclosures,... 

Be informed. Sedona AZ (January 2, 2012) – The Verde Valley Republican Women’s January 18, 2012 meeting will feature the Arizona Federation of Republican Women president, Mary Williams and Wil Cardon, Arizona candidate for U. S. Senate. The public is welcome. The Verde Valley Republican Women (and men) meet promptly at 11:30 a.m. at the Golden Goose Café located at 2545 W. Highway... 

SEDONA AZ (December 27, 2011) – Just before 4 P.M. on December 27, 2011, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers received a call from the mother of a 21-year-old hiker stranded on a ledge near Castle Rock. The hiker, identified as Mahdi Harrizi, was vacationing with family at the Red Agave Inn on Canyon Circle Drive in Sedona. They had traveled from their hometown in New York.  Harrizi... 

Sedona Eye guest columnist, Mel Copen Sedona AZ (December 26, 2011) – By Mel Copen © Mel Copen, December 2011 New Years is a time for reflection.  So I thought I would update an article I wrote about New Years Day about a decade ago. In reality, there is nothing special about January first. It’s the day after December 31 and the one before January 2.  Its only tangible element is that... 

Sedona AZ (December 17, 2011) – On December 9,  2011,  just  before  8  PM,  Yavapai  County  Sheriff’s  Office deputies were called to the 11500 block of Boynton Pass Road in Sedona regarding a residential burglary. Upon arrival, deputies met with the resident who was waiting outside after finding glass in a back door had been smashed out. The resident reported leaving home around... 

FLORENCE AZ (December 16, 2011) – Sixteen months ago, a group of Pinal County Arizona citizens was appointed by the County Board of Supervisors to envision a “sustainable” future. In December 2011, the citizens committee presented its findings to the Supervisors.   “Sustainability means different things to different people,” said Pinal County District 3 Supervisor David Snider. “The... 

Sedona AZ (December 15, 2011) – On December 14, 2011, the Sedona City Council held a work session to discuss the project prioritization process and possible acceleration of the 2005 Storm Drain Master Plan. The Sedona City Council meeting may be viewed on the City’s website at www.SedonaAZ.gov. Click on the Video button on the Home page, go to the City Council tab, and select Special City Council... 

Sedona AZ (December 15, 2011) – The City of Sedona Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting a three-month trial period about how to allow tennis players to reserve a tennis court at Sunset Park. The current policy for the City-operated tennis courts is that players may use the courts on a first come, first serve basis. During the trial period, users will have the opportunity to sign...