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Search for Missing Sedona Hiker Continues
Oak Creek Canyon from the Vista photo courtesy of Oak Creek Watershed
Sedona AZ (December 26, 2013) – The search for 22-year-old Thomas Lang last seen December 18, 2013, continued at daybreak today and involves approximately 60 ground personnel, a dog team, and air support from YCSO’s Recue 1 helicopter. Additionally, technical rescue teams from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and Coconino...
Cornville Man Arrested for Attempted Murder
Sedona AZ (December 23, 2013) – On December 21, 2013, at approximately 1:15 in the afternoon, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 2800 block of Tissaw Road, Cornville, regarding a man threatening to kill his neighbors.
A deputy arrived within minutes and heard gunfire. Dispatchers also notified the deputy that two adults (husband, age 60 and his wife, age 59) were...
Arizona I-17 Meth Arrest Nets Wanted Felon
Dyon Jovenal
Sedona AZ (December 19, 2013) – On December 14, 2013, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 33-year-old Woodie Williams on Possession of Dangerous Drugs, two counts of Possession of Paraphernalia, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Possession of Marijuana and Altering Physical Evidence charges. He remains in-custody on a $10,000 bond.
A second suspect, identified...
Overnight Closures Continue on I-17
Sedona AZ (December 17, 2013) – The Arizona Interstate 17 climbing lane project south of Camp Verde will require several one-hour closures overnight throughout this week.
Each night, starting tonight through Thursday, December 19, the AZ I-17 will be closed in both directions from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and from 1:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and then again for an hour at 2:30 a.m. as blasting continues...
Carl Sagan
Sedona AZ (December 16, 2013) – In a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor, Nancy Baer shared this thoughtful and insightful interview with the late American scientist Carl Sagan:
Carl Sagan inspired a generation of scientists with his work in and out of the classroom. But he didn’t always present science with cheer. In this clip, he passionately defends science with a grave warning. It’s...
2014 Sedona Film Festival Passes Raffle
Sedona AZ (December 15, 2013) – Four Gold Passes to the 2014 Sedona Film Festival have been donated as raffle prizes for the Sedona Women and the Rotary Club of Sedona. The Gold Passes, each valued at $480, will be given away in pairs to two lucky raffle ticket holders (a total value of $960). Raffle tickets may be purchased at Bashas’, Webber’s IGA, or from a member of the Rotary...
Free Local Parenting Classes
Sedona AZ (December 15, 2013) – When Sedona residents Sandra Papas and David Collin learned about the free parenting education classes available in the community, they jumped at the opportunity. To them, it was a “no-brainer”, not because their family was having any issue in particular but to gain more knowledge, tips and tools to strengthen the relationship with their two daughters.
“We...
Local Citizens Avoid Swindle
Sedona AZ (December 13, 2013) – On December 12, 2013, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigations Section, was notified about a telephone scam targeting seniors. The victim received an unsolicited call from an organization calling itself “Senior Crime Watch.”
The caller asks the person answering the phone if they are at least 60 years old and, if the response is yes, the...
Public Works and the Neighborly Spirit
Sedona AZ (December 13, 2013) – When contemplating what to do as a community member, the old quote “Love your neighbor as yourself” seems apt. This requires some understanding of how what you do affects those around you, and answering the question, “How would I want to be treated in the same circumstance?” Neighborliness is about doing the considerate thing for your fellow residents....

