Independence Day Celebrations
Area residents and visitors along the Interstate 40 corridor in Navajo County will have plenty of activities to choose from as they celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, July 4.Read more...
Wind Turbine On Display At County Complex

Photo by Linda Kor This 142-foot wind turbine blade donated by Blattner Energy is now on display on the south side of the entrance to the Navajo County Governmental Complex in Holbrook.

Local News
Giant Turbine Blade Finds Home At County Complex

Anyone driving on Highway 377 toward Heber can’t help but notice the 412-foot wind machines doting the horizon. As big as the blades positioned on the turbines appear from a distance, they are even...

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Carbon Capture Experiment Should Start Later This Month

Drilling is set to begin soon to reach a deep underground rock formation into which carbon dioxide will be injected as part of a carbon capture experiment. “We don’t have an exact start date,”...

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County Moves Closer To A Four-Day Workweek

y Tammy Gray-Searles Navajo County is prepared to shift to a four-day schedule that could change office hours to 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, if approved by the Board of...

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McHugh Retires from City, Will Remain in Winslow

Fran McHugh has been the executive director of the Winslow Public Housing Department since 1991. He recently retired from that position, and is studying to begin a new retirement career as an...

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PETA Seeks Investigation Into Killing Of Dogs At An Overgaard Residence

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is demanding a criminal investigation of the killings of 55 dogs at the residence of Edward Harvey of Chevelon Retreat in Overgaard. According to...

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Rice Takes Over Reins As Public Housing Director

Retiring Winslow Housing Director Fran McHugh has been replaced by H. Beth Rice, and the two are working to familiarize Rice with the area and her new responsibilities. She was introduced by McHugh...

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No Matter The State Budget Outcome, Some State Parks Are Likely To Close

The early shutdown of campgrounds at Arizona State Parks is likely a foreshadowing of things to come for several parks across the state, including Lyman Lake and Homolovi state parks. Regardless of...

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Central County Transportation Meetings Scheduled On July 14

Navajo County, the City of Holbrook and the City of Winslow are working in conjunction with the Arizona Department of Transportation to hold public meetings on the Central Navajo County...

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 Sports
Handgun Match Results Noted

The results of the June Northeastern Arizona PAL Sportsmen’s Association Handgun Match included:...

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Obituaries
Lambert Dixson Sr.

Lambert Dixson Sr., 45, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2009, in Phoenix. Funeral services were...


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Local Events
HVFD Plans Barbecue, Fireworks HVFD Plans Barbecue, Fireworks

The annual Holbrook Volunteer Firemen’s Barbecue is scheduled from 11 a.m. until the meat is gone on Saturday, July 4, at Fi

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Joseph City Plans July 4 Celebration Joseph City Plans July 4 Celebration

A day of family activities has been scheduled to celebrate Independence Day in Joseph City.

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July 4 Will Be Celebrated In Old Fashioned Style In Taylor July 4 Will Be Celebrated In Old Fashioned Style In Taylor

Taylor’s annual July 4th Celebration will kick off with Cowboy Poetry and Country Music at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 3, at Rodeo Park. Admission is $1 and seating is limited, so bring a lawn chair and...

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Fireworks Will Be Winslow’s Main Fourth Of July Attraction Fireworks Will Be Winslow’s Main Fourth Of July Attraction

Winslow Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bob Hall noted last week that the fireworks display scheduled for just after dark (approximately 7:30 p.m.) was the only event the chamber had in the...

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Pet of the Week
Winslow Pet of the Week Winslow Pet of the Week

This is Grace, an adult female collie mix. She is really sweet and shy, but warms up quickly. The $60 shelter adoption fee includes mandatory sterilization, a collar and a leash. Most pets featured...

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Holbrook Pet of the Week Holbrook Pet of the Week

This sweet little guy is about six weeks old and in need of a good home. The cost for his adoption is $55, which includes neuter, rabies vaccination and license. For more information on this dog and...

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