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Where the 20 wind and solar projects proposed for Navajo County stand ◆ Courts void cancellation of Hopi solar grant, but $25 million remains frozen ◆ Holbrook council approves signage for new Allsup’s travel plaza ◆ Petrified Forest closed for 43 days. Holbrook’s receipts went up. ◆ Katie Hobbs absent from Governor debate ◆ Arizona holds its first lieutenant governor debate ◆ Where the 20 wind and solar projects proposed for Navajo County stand ◆ Courts void cancellation of Hopi solar grant, but $25 million remains frozen ◆ Holbrook council approves signage for new Allsup’s travel plaza ◆ Petrified Forest closed for 43 days. Holbrook’s receipts went up. ◆ Katie Hobbs absent from Governor debate ◆ Arizona holds its first lieutenant governor debate

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June 2021

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Pioneer Days

Pioneer Days celebration is this week in Snowflake

Jul 20

HUSD prepares for kids to return to school campuses

Jul 20

Photo courtesy of the City of HolbrookBrandon Fisher (right), regional project manager for Essential Data Control Systems, installed a new camera system at the green waste disposal site in Holbrook that will record activities in the area. According to Facilities Maintenance employee Tim Kelley (left) people have been dumping debris and household trash that is harmful to the cattle that frequent the area and for the site. The sanitation department has to pick-up the prohibited materials and transport them back to the transfer station for proper disposal. The hope is that the cameras will eliminate the problem so that residents can continue to use the site.

City takes measures to protect against illegal dumping

Jul 20

Photo courtesy of the Navajo County Sheriff’s OfficeNavajo County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Shayne Jackson (pictured) has graduated from Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) School. By graduating, Deputy Jackson is now certified to recognize signs and symptoms of the drug-impaired driver through the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) as a nationally recognized DRE. The course was hosted by the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.

Deputy Jackson is now a certified Drug Recognition Expert

Jul 20

Photo courtesy of the Joseph City Volunteer Fire DepartmentSpecial Response Team member Brent Young with the Joseph City Volunteer Fire Department descends into Chevelon Canyon as part of the rescue effort.

Incident at Chevelon Creek leaves one dead

Jul 20

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Clifford Dale Rike

Jul 15

Photo courtesy of Navajo County Sheriff’s OfficeNavajo County Search and Rescue along with other law enforcement agencies search the area east of Snowflake where human remains were found.

Human remains discovered east of Snowflake

Jul 15

Photo courtesy of Melissa HallGeorge and Connie Boone have been chosen as grand marshals for the upcoming Pioneer Days Parade.

George and Connie Boone to be grand marshals in 2021 Pioneer Days Parade

Jul 15

Photo by Cat HansenJeff Strong (center) was Uncle Sam and Captain America rolled into one as he entertained kids at the Joseph City Fourth of July celebration last week.

Joseph City celebrates a hometown Fourth of July

Jul 15

Photo by Kellie Spangler/SpanlgerpicsHolbrook celebrated Independence Day with great barbecue, a kids parade, games and of course, fireworks.

Holbrook celebrates Independence Day

Jul 15