SEDONA AZ (July 17, 2012) – The Sedona Fire District (SFD) will lift the May 15, 2012 fire ban that is now in effect for all areas of the fire district on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 8:00 AM. Recent rains along with higher humidity, increased fuel moisture and the forecast for continuing monsoon activity have lowered but not eliminated fire danger in the fire district. SFD encourages everyone... 

Crown King AZ (July 15, 2012) – The Crown King, Arizona roadway remains closed due to repairs from recent mudslides. It is expected the repair work will be ongoing for the remainder of the week and, as a result, will necessitate the continued road closure. The specific affected road closure area is between Cleator and the Poland Creek Bridge on Crown King Road. The United States Mail is getting... 

Sedona AZ (July 16, 2012) – The following is the Revised Agenda of Sedona Fire District Public Budget Hearing and Regular Board Meeting to be held at Station #1 Multipurpose Room, 2860 Southwest Drive, west Sedona, Arizona on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 3:30 PM for its Executive Session and 4:30 PM for its Public Session: Pursuant to ARS §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to members... 

Prescott AZ (July 15, 2012) – After a lengthy investigation conducted by the newly formed Yavapai County Prescription Drug Task Force, Dr. Randy Joe Spicer, 39, of Prescott, Arizona was arrested for various drug offenses. The task force is staffed by personnel from Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT). During the investigation, detectives monitored Dr. Spicer’s participation in... 

Dear SedonaEye.com Editors, The formation of the new Legislative District 6 (LD6) gives voters the chance to elect one new senator and two new legislators not tied to the ideological rigidity of the Republican Party. This new district which is the size of Vermont consists of approximately 9,500 sq. miles and covers parts of four Arizona counties: Yavapai, Coconino, Navajo and Gila. With the diversity... 

Paulden AZ (July 13, 2012) – On July 11, 2012, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 34-year-old Jaccob Billiter following a child abuse investigation. The previous day, YCSO deputies had been called to the home in the 24000 block of North Highway 89 in Paulden, Arizona. Deputies found a camper on the property being used as a residence. They contacted a 23-year-old female... 

Cottonwood AZ (July 9, 2012) – Sedona Labs of Cottonwood, Arizona announced that its supplier of Galactooligosaccharide (GOS) has recalled the ingredient due to a possible Salmonella contamination. As a result, Sedona Labs is now voluntarily recalling certain lots of its iFlora® Kids Multi-Probiotic® and iFlora(tm) 4-Kids Powder distributed between 3/16/2011 and 5/3/2012. The following lots... 

Sedona AZ (July 11, 2012) – This Eye on Sedona article is written by Sedona City Manager Tim Ernster and submitted by the City of Sedona Arizona: Recently, there have been some expressions of discontent in reaction to the City’s attempts to collect thousands of dollars in delinquent sales taxes and wastewater fees from a few businesses in Sedona. The comments suggest that the City is being... 

Spring Valley AZ (June 10, 2012) – On the morning of July 9, 2012, Yavapai County Sheriff Office deputies responded to a burglary alarm call at the Spring Valley Pharmacy located in the 17300 block of Spring Valley Road, Spring Valley, Arizona. Upon arrival, deputies met with the pharmacy owner who confirmed a burglary had occurred. It appeared the suspect(s) stole various prescription medications,... 

Eddie S. Maddock, Sedona Eye Columnist Sedona AZ (July 8, 2012) – The following link will direct you to the agendas of the Sedona City Council Meeting(s) scheduled for Tuesday, July 10, 2012:  http://www.sedonaaz.gov/Sedonacms/index.aspx?page=21&parent=16608 7-10-12  Agenda – Special Meeting  7-10-12  Agenda – Regular Meeting  7-10-12  Complete Packet – Regular Meeting Dismissing...