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... 

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 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... 

FLORENCE AZ (December 14, 2011) – The Arizona Department of Transportation opened Hunt Highway between Merrill Ranch Parkway and Arizona Farms Road. Pinal County Public Works crews were able complete repairs that included the removal of a large pot hole resulting from water run-off. Crews replaced a section of road with new sub-grade and paving and completed the work two and a half hours ahead of... 

Cottonwood AZ (December 12, 2011) – A packed house applauded the December 2011 Yavapai County Unsung Hero Award winner, Richard Shay of Cottonwood Arizona. Candidates for the award are nominated each month by a Yavapai County entity or citizen and presented by County Supervisor A. G. Chip Davis. The December 2011 winner was nominated by the Cottonwood Arizona Chamber of Commerce and the... 

Sedona Eye guest columnist, Mel Copen Sedona AZ (December 12, 2011) – Every now and then, issues arise which I believe are important, but which can be dealt with in substantially less than a full column. When I accumulate a few, “points to ponder” is the result. The First Amendment to the Constitution contains the wording: “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech…”... 

SEDONA AZ (December 12, 2011) – At the end of this year Captain Tim Lefler will retire from the Sedona Fire District (SFD) after more than 25 years of dedication to the Fire Service. The public is encouraged  to attend a farewell gathering for Captain Lefler at SFD Fire Station #3, 125 Slide Rock Road, in the Village of Oak Creek on Friday, December 16, 2011 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Loving the outdoors,... 

Unsung Hero J.J. Silvas receives Yavapai County award Sedona AZ (December 6, 2011) – Yavapai County Supervisor A.G. “Chip” Davis presented J.J. Silvas of Cottonwood, Arizona with the November Unsung Hero Award on Yavapai Broadcasting “Mark in the Morning Show.” Candidates for the monthly Unsung Hero award are nominated by different departments within the Yavapai County Government. The... 

Sedona AZ (December 3, 2011) – The Citizens Clean Elections Commission, a state agency that administers the Citizens Clean Elections Act, announced Commissioner Lori Daniels (R) will serve as the new Chair of the Commission for 2012. Commissioner Daniels was appointed by then-Secretary of State Jan Brewer in 2008 for a five-year term, which expires in 2013. Commissioners are each appointed...