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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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August 2021

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Volleyball WINSLOW

Lady Bulldogs sweep the Scouts

Sep 10

NEXUS Coalition

Fentanyl, e-cigarettes and marijuana top the list of drug-related risks for kids

Sep 10

Photo by Jackie WolfThe Afterglow, a space available for rent as a lodging option in Joseph City features vintage furnishings.

Options to lodging adds to unique Route 66 trips

Sep 10

Photo by Jim BuckleyAn Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) crew performed a refurbish on the famous Route 66 sign at the intersection of Second Street and Kinsley Avenue in Winslow recently. The popular tourist stop was cleaned and repainted with a grant from the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona just in time for the Standin’ on the Corner Festival later this month.

Winslow Route 66 sign

Sep 10

Image courtesy of Navajo CountyThis data shows the number of new COVID cases that were reported for the month of August by Navajo County Public Health indicating the ages and community impact. Joseph City and Sun Valley figures are included in Holbrook data.

Navajo County COVID data for August

Sep 10

Navajo Nation

Partnership formed to expand film and media industry on Navajo Nation

Sep 10

Food insecurity concerns

As federal benefits drop, food insecurity likely to rise again

Sep 10

Photo courtesy of Jayme FishJayme Fish with her 6-year-old mare SmartLadyInRed ‘Corvette’ competes in the barrel races that are held at the Navajo County Fairgrounds.

Barrel racing celebrates skill of horse and rider

Sep 10

Photo courtesy of Navajo County FairgroundsNavajo County Fairgrounds Maintenance Manager Jose Villareal was recently honored at the Friday Night Fall Barrel Series on Aug. 27 held at the fairgrounds. Villareal has managed and maintained the grounds and the facility for 35 years, making it a source of pride for all of Navajo County.

Villareal recognized for his service

Sep 10

Photo by Linda Kor Vietnam veteran Bruce Askey (right) was presented with a veteran’s quilt created by the Dusty Desert Quilt Guild last week at the Holbrook Public Library. The guild members create a number of quilts each year to pay honor to veterans in the community who made great sacrifices by serving their country and preserving freedom. Assisting with presenting the quilt is Judy McCauley (left).

Veteran honored with quilt in appreciation for service to country

Sep 10