Sedona AZ (July 8, 2013) – The following is a good crime prevention reminder about lotteries and sweepstakes received from the Attorney General of Texas, writes Anthony Palermo of the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office: Sidney, living outside Tyler, Texas, found his dream letter waiting for him in the mail. It was an announcement that he had won the El Gordo lottery in Spain. All $817,000... 

Sedona AZ (July 4, 2013) – Yavapai County Sheriff Scott Mascher and his Command team, along with Clay Templin’s Yarnell Hill Fire Incident Management Team, are pleased to announce the evacuation order has been lifted for Peeples Valley at 6:30 PM today, July 4, 2013. The community of Yarnell still remains under mandatory evacuation. This order pertains to Peeples Valley RESIDENTS ONLY. The... 

SedonaEye.com columnist, Eddie S. Maddock asks the powers that be to answer whether the Chamber of Commerce advertising is solely responsible for Sedona tourists Sedona AZ (July 4, 2013) – In an appropriate column for the celebration of Independence Day, SedonaEye.com columnist, Eddie S. Maddock, asks “Where is the balance, Sedona?” in her Eye on Sedona column: Question? Does anyone... 

Sedona AZ (July 3, 2013)  – The Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Arizona Supreme Court has ordered that attorney John R. Thornton of Prescott, Arizona, be suspended from the practice of law for two years. On March 11, 2013, the judge accepted an agreement for discipline by consent between John R. Thornton and the State Bar of Arizona and ordered he be suspended for two years, retroactive to November... 

Sedona AZ (July 3, 2013) – The Northern Arizona Food Bank is please to announce our “Annual Summer Food Drive” which is in full swing from July 1 through September 15, 2013. We are encouraging local area businesses and organizations to hold a food drive with your employees. The top performers will be recognized by our food bank. Please realize that during the summer months, our food... 

This article written and submitted by City of Sedona staff. Sedona AZ (July 2, 2013) – The monthly sewer rate for City of Sedona sewer customers will increase for the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013. Because the City bills in arrears, customers will see this increase reflected in the July billing, which is processed at the end of July. The rate increase is 10%. For example, the monthly... 

Sedona AZ (July 1, 2013)  – Those of us who enjoy summer afternoons along Oak Creek will soon meet a new group of advocates for clean water and healthy recreation practices. The Oak Creek Ambassador program will kick off on July 1, 2013, introducing a community outreach effort focused on building awareness of the impact of recreation activities on the quality of water and health of Oak Creek.... 

Sedona AZ (June 30, 2013) – In Memory of Prescott Fire Fighters lost 6/30/2013 fighting the Yarnell wildfire, the deadliest in U.S. history involving firefighters in the U.S. for at least 30 years, when the Granite Mountain Hot Shots (pictured below in photo taken after an Oregon fire) were overtaken by the Arizona fire. It is being reported by authorities on the scene that 19 members of the... 

Rendering of Sedona Fire Station 6 Sedona AZ (June 30, 2013) – The Sedona Fire District Board asked that the SedonaEye.com post this invitation to the groundbreaking ceremony for its Fire Station #6 in the Sedona Chapel area. We thank Abraham Koniarsky and Karen Schmitt for their help in providing the information: You’re Invited to the Sedona Fire District Fire Station No. 6 Groundbreaking... 

Sedona AZ (June 28, 2013) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor sent by Sedona (Arizona) Studio Live President Susie Schomaker advising of a possible credit card security breach. In addition to Studio Live ticket purchases, please be aware that Vendini provides box-office and online ticketing services to hundreds of entertainment venues, which include tour, casino, sports,...