Breaking News: Two Linden men believed to be the notorious “High Country Bandits” were arrested by FBI agents at 9 o’clock this morning in connection with a four-state spree of armed bank and credit union robberies that began with the robbery of the Bank of the West branch in Heber last September 8.  ---See the  Wednesday, March 17, issue of The Tribune-News for full details.
S/T Merger Is Nixed By Taylor
Taylor voters came out in force Tuesday to defeat an effort to consolidate the town with Snowflake, but declined to recall Councilman Robin Palmer. Anti-consolidation spokesman Gary Solomon said during the campaign that Taylor residents he spoke...Read more...
A Little To The Left?

What do you think, a little to the left? Holbrook volunteer firemen Greg Meeks (left) and Randall Lupher thought a little bit of fun would be good for the day as they hung up the newly painted Holbrook Fire Department sign on the building adjacent to the police department. The sign is now right side up, and a little to the left.

Local News
Recent Wet Weather Not Enough To Lift Most Areas’ Drought Status Recent Wet Weather Not Enough To Lift Most Areas’ Drought Status

Although the area has recently been hit hard by several wet winter storms, the Arizona Drought Monitor Report cautions that additional spring precipitation is needed to maintain rangeland conditions...

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'Cowboy Boots And Country Roots’Is The Theme Of 2010 County Fair

The Navajo County Fair Board has a new theme and three new board members as of Monday. The theme for this year’s fair will be aimed at encouraging participation and recognizing our heritage with...

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County Flood Control Funds To Be Used To Make Up For State Cuts

Costs once borne by the state and recently shifted to counties caused the Navajo County Board of Supervisors to approve the use of flood control funds to help restore defendants to competency and pay...

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North Country HealthCare Bid On City Property Is Accepted

A bid presented by North Country HealthCare was accepted for 4.9 acres of property located between the Court Land and Coronado Apartments off of Navajo Blvd. for the construction of a 9,000-square...

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Winslow City Council Approves Land Swap With Little Bitty Ranch

A discussion of proposals for the purchase of 80 acres of city property and possible awarding of a contract was the item that drew most attention at Tuesday night’s Winslow City Council meeting. Tony...

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Brown To Retire As District 5 Legislator

House Democratic Leader Pro Tem Jack Brown, D-St. Johns (District 5), will retire from the Arizona House of Representatives at the end of his 2010 term. After 36 years of service to both the Arizona...

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County Board Approves False Alarm Ordinance

A large number of false burglary alarm calls prompted the Navajo County Board of Supervisors to approve a new ordinance March 9 that imposes civil penalties for excessive false alarms. A memo...

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Woman Struck, Killed By Train

Brenda Lynn Adair, 46, of Holbrook died after being struck by a westbound train early Tuesday morning, March 9. According to information provided by Holbrook Police Chief Mark Jackson, at...

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 Sports
Five Area Players Are Named To 3A North All Region Squad

Three Winslow players and two Holbrook players were selected to the 3A North All Region Basketball...

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Kourtney Shirley Selected As 3A North Player of the Year

Winslow High School senior Kourtney Shirley has been named the 3A North Region Girls’ Basketball...

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All Star Basketball Games Slated May 29 In Phoenix

The Arizona High School All Star Games scheduled May 29 at U.S. Airways Arena in Phoenix will...

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WHS Golfers Defeat Sedona

The Winslow High School golf team defeated the Sedona Red Rock team with a low score of 186 to 223...

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WHS Bulldogs Go 3-0 At Estrella Foothills Tourney

The Winslow Bulldog baseball team won all three of its games in the Estrella Foothills Tournament...

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Lady Wildcats Post 2-3 Record At Wickenburg Classic Tourney

Joseph City’s Lady Wildcats posted two wins and three losses at the Wickenburg Classic held last...

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HHS Lady Roadrunners Go 2-4 At Safford Tournament

The Lady Roadrunners of Holbrook picked up their first two wins of the season at the Safford...

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Holbrook-Alchesay Game Is Cancelled

The Holbrook-Alchesay baseball game scheduled Monday in Whiteriver was cancelled due to inclement...

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Obituaries
Robert B. Heward

Robert B. Heward, 86, born in Snowflake and a longtime resident of Holbrook, died peacefully in his...


Brenda Lynn Garcia Brenda Lynn Garcia

Brenda Lynn “Buffy” Garcia, 46, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in Holbrook. A rosary...

William Fischer Jr. William Fischer Jr.

William Frederick Fischer Jr., 78, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Flagstaff Medical...


 

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Local Events
Downwinders Workshop Set March 25 In Winslow Downwinders Workshop Set March 25 In Winslow

A free workshop is scheduled to help you find out if you or your loved ones were exposed to radiation as a result of nuclear testing done in Nevada. If you lived downwind of the Nevada Test Site...

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Block Watch Festival Block Watch Festival

In an effort to increase their goals of crime-free living, the Snowflake-Taylor Police Department and Fairway Manor Apartments will host the Crime Free Block Watch Kick Off Festival from 11 a.m. to 3...

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Rodeo Club Benefit Dinner And Auction Rodeo Club Benefit Dinner And Auction

A dinner and auction hosted by the Northland Pioneer College Booster Club will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 13, at the Taylor Fire Station. Dave Wood will prepare the dinner, which will...

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Pet of the Week
Cold Nose, Warm Heart Cold Nose, Warm Heart

This sweet little girl is in need of a good home where she can warm her cold toes. She’s a 5-month-old Chihuahua mix with big brown eyes and a loving disposition. The cost for her adoption is $60,...

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