Sedona AZ (March 29, 2010) – New York Community Bank, Westbury, New York, assumed all of the deposits of Desert Hills Bank of Phoenix, Arizona, and became the talk of the town for Sedona, Arizona, and its Village of Oak Creek community. Two of the six Desert Hills bank branches are located in Sedona.  Sedona resident and former Arizona candidate for U.S. Congress Brent Maupin said,... 

A proposed temporary sales tax increase to help balance the state budget would only amount to a “shell game” unless Gov. Jan Brewer vetoes proposed business tax cuts that would cut into the additional revenue, Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard said Wednesday.  Read more…   http://capwiz.com/nea/az/utr/1/GJCLMFURVK/KFBEMFVLBS/4886661066  Read More →

Sedona author Maia Kincaid Sedona AZ (March 17, 2010) – Have you ever wondered what a dog might say to humans if we were to listen?  When author Maia Kincaid Ph.D. paused for a few moments to listen years ago she was amazed to hear the voices of the animals around her and she naturally began a new career based on the gift she discovered. In Kincaid’s new book, Dogs Say the Darndest Things:... 

Cottonwood AZ (March 14, 2010) – Bealls Outlet, a national retail chain of discounted merchandise, will close its Cottonwood, Arizona, location in April of 2010. The Cottonwood store employees will not be offered other positions in the nearby City of Sedona Bealls Outlet location. An unverified statement by a store employee on March 7, 2010, said that the Bealls Outlet approximately 8000... 

Article submitted by the City of Sedona Sedona AZ (March 11, 2010) – Prior to the start of construction of road improvements to the Arizona SR 179 corridor, the Sedona City Council directed Community Development staff to allow additional temporary signage for businesses. The Council felt that allowing additional signage opportunities for businesses would help offset and soften the impact of the... 

ADOT SR 179 Improvement Project: What to Watch for the Week of March 8:   For a complete listing of freeway and highway restrictions across Arizona visit ADOT’s Travel Information Site at www.az511.com or call 5-1-1. If you have information for the Scenic 179 construction updates, please send it to pr@scenic179.com or fax to 928-204-9835. You can also visit their website at www.scenic179.com.  Read More →

March 9, 2010-Sedona AZ–Sedonans overwhelming elected the dark skies and National Scenic Area candidates Dr. Dennis Rayner, Dan McIlroy, Mike Ward and Barbara Litrell to its City Council and rejected the re-election campaign efforts of Dan Surber and Nancy Scagnelli, two Council members who formed what was considered by many Sedonans as an anti-dark sky and anti-NSA voting bloc when coupled... 

March 9, 2010-Sedona AZ–Mayor Rob Adams won a hard fought re-election campaign and celebrated tonight with supporters after the election results were announced.   Mayor Adams credited his wife, Christine, and family with being his strength and support during his initial term and during a difficult second campaign.  Mayor Adams acknowledged and thanked the cadre of supporters who knocked... 

Come to the Free Clean Energy Expo at the Sedona Elks Lodge, March 27 Sedona AZ (March 7, 2010) – Are you worried about the rising costs for heating and cooling your home? Are you a little too cold in the winter and a bit too hot in the summer? Do you think solar might be the solution? Are you confused by all the new government tax credits and utility rebates? Join friends and neighbors at... 

The City of Sedona announces Public Art Competition for State Route 179 Roundabouts at the “Y” and Brewer Road. The City of Sedona, the Arts and Culture Commission, and the Art in Public Places Committee announces a major exterior public art competition for professional artists residing in Yavapai and Coconino counties including, but not limited to, the City of Sedona, Camp Verde, Clarkdale, Cottonwood,...