Sedona AZ (October 29, 2014) – It’s midseason for the NFL and with only 95 days, and counting, until kick-off, here are a few noteworthy reasons Arizona is well-positioned to host Super Bowl XLIX. ESPN sportscaster Chris Berman recently elevated Arizona’s street cred by declaring, “Arizona is where the Super Bowl should be held a lot.” (Fist bump, Chris.) Arizona enjoys more than... 

Verde Valley community forum scheduled Sedona AZ (October 27, 2014) – Join fellow citizens from Cottonwood, Cornville and the Verde Village when they come together at the Future We Want Forum on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, from 5:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Jerona Café meeting room, 677 East Mingus Avenue, across from the Cottonwood Post Office. The forum is sponsored by OurTown Verde Valley. The... 

Sedona AZ (October 24, 2014) – With only 100 days until Super Bowl XLIX, the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee celebrated the countdown to kickoff by hosting a super-sized pep rally for hundreds of students at Bernard Black Elementary School in Phoenix. The event commemorated more than $600,000 awarded to local non-profits through the Legacy Grant Program. One hundred students who participate... 

Sedona AZ (October 15, 2014) – The DRAFT Minutes from the October 9, 2014 Sedona Fire District Governing Board Special meeting are available below. Please remember these Minutes will not be officially approved by the Board until the November meeting and are subject to change: Click here to view Minutes. 10/9/14 DRAFT SFD Board Minutes Thank you. Tricia Greer Executive Assistant 928-204-8909 Sedona... 

Sedona AZ (October 7, 2014) – A large-scale scam, involving people claiming to represent the IRS via unsolicited phone calls and emails, has cost citizens across the country, including Arizonans, millions of dollars over the last six months. During a press conference, Internal Revenue Service spokesperson Bill Brunson said a group is alleging to represent the IRS — appearing to be legitimate... 

Sedona AZ (October 5, 2014) – Halloween can be a fun time of year, yet for infants, toddlers and preschoolers – who often cannot distinguish between fantasy and reality – scary experiences can ruin the holiday and create long-term fears. Below are tips for minimizing anxiety and helping young kids enjoy Halloween. Teach kids the difference between real and imaginary: One way to do this is... 

Yavapai County Supervisor Chip Davis to discuss November ballot jail tax proposal in Sedona Sedona AZ (October 4, 2014) – A measure on the November ballot requests voter authorization of a sales tax increase to provide revenues for the operation, maintenance and construction of county jails, including construction of a new jail in Prescott. If this measure is rejected, the jail will be paid for... 

Sedona AZ (October 1, 2014) –Working smoke alarms can make a lifesaving difference in a fire. That is the message behind the 2014 Fire Prevention Week campaign, Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month! It’s time to test your smoke alarms now. The Sedona Fire District is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) during Fire Prevention Week,... 

Australian infantry at Ypres Sedona AZ (October 1, 2014) – In recognition of Veterans Day 2014, the public is invited to attend Yavapai College’s “The First World War Symposium: A Series of Interdisciplinary Lectures Presented by the Faculty of Yavapai College.” The lecture series runs November 6 through 8, 2014, at both the Prescott and Clarkdale campuses. These are free events. The... 

Historic Prescott AZ courthouse Sedona AZ (September 30, 2014) – Arizona Governor Jan Brewer appointed Donna McQuality as Clerk of the Superior Court in Yavapai County. After relocating to Arizona in 1980, Ms. McQuality has served as Court Services Supervisor for the Clerk of Superior Court’s Prescott office since 2007, overseeing the Prescott courtroom clerks and the appeals and exhibit clerk....