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Photo by Michael O’DellThe Youth Conservation Corps takes on many projects each year that benefit the surrounding communities of the Petrified Forest National Park. Here, the youth do trail maintenance at the Hidden Cove Petroglyph Park.

YCC youth efforts make a big impact on local communities

Aug 3
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 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 Lori LawAmy Hartnett donned her best Lady Liberty and rode the entire Fourth of July parade route on a one wheel board last week in Winslow.

The City of Winslow celebrates Independence Day

Jul 14
Photo by Jim BuckleyThe Arizona National Guard sent their 108th Army Band to perform in Winslow last week. Around 30 people attended the event at the Eagle Pavilion and witnessed Cpl. Pierson play patriotic and popular songs.

Music fills the air at the Eagle Pavilion

Jul 14
Photo by Linda KorVietnam 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

Jul 14
Photos by Nicole YoungMembers of the Holbrook Police Department, Holbrook Volunteer Fire Department and EMS are pictured here with Lenny Jones, professional football player who, after playing all day with the kids wanted to play on the police side for the game for the charity softball event. Pictured are (front row, left to right) Mark Saxton, Ray Patterson, Rebecca Slade, Scott Baker, Jacob Baker, Sabrina Peck and Adrian Padilla, (middle row) Omar Ventura, Alex Baldonado, Jordan Smith, Alex Baker, Kelly Sample, Byron Shelendewa, Mark Oberriter, Jed Koon, PJ Gabaldon, (back row) Paul Saiz, Kendall Bakurza, Mike Young, Allen Mitchell, Lenny Jones, James Saxton, Trent Larson, Matthew Theobald and Josh Minnick. The Fire Department won the series 2 games to 0. Game 1, 16-15, game 2, 21-12.

Kids win big with local charity event

Jun 27

67th Taylor Night Rodeo set for July 3

Jun 27
Carla Gabaldon faces a slow recovery after battling COVID for five months. Her friend Lisa Salazar is hoping to help ease some of those struggles through GoFundMe.

Woman who has served community for decades now in need of assistance

Jun 18

NPC Friends & Family awards over $27,000 in scholarships for Fall ’21

May 11