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By Tammy Gray-Searles The foundation is curing and the modular buildings are scheduled to arrive early next week for the Holbrook detoxification facility, which must be complete and open to clients by May 30.Read more...

Photo by Tammy Gray-Searles Dave Wright and Mark O’Dell prepare for their roles as disciples in the Living Lord’s Supper, to be performed at 7 o’clock tonight and Saturday (March 21 and 22) at the First Assembly of God, located at 500 Mission Lane in Holbrook. The performance is based on Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting, The Last Supper, which depicts how Jesus’ disciples may have reacted to his statement that one of them would betray him. Everyone is invited to attend the free performances. A reception will be held following each performance.

Local News

Council Plans Contract Negotiations With Candidate For City Manager

By Tammy Gray-Searles Larry Stoever, former city manager of Saline, Mich., may be Holbrook’s new city manager if contract negotiations are successful.

By Linda Kor The Navajo County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing Tuesday regarding the possibility of obtaining a bond to fund capital projects outlined by county officials.

By Linda Kor Sgt. Tony Miller of the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office presented the Board of Supervisors with an update on fund-raising for Arizona Special Olympics.

By Tammy Gray-Searles A $308,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) that is in danger of being revoked from the City of Holbrook has experienced another delay.

Holy Week Services Continue

In celebration of Good Friday, an Ecumenical Tenebrae Service will be held from 12 noon to 3 p.m. today (March 21) at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, located at 212 E. Arizona St. in Holbrook,...

Joseph City will celebrate its 132nd year during Founders Day festivities today and Saturday (March 21 and 22).

By Tammy Gray-Searles A $4 per credit hour increase in tuition at Northland Pioneer College (NPC) was approved by the Navajo County Community College District Governing Board Tuesday.

Silver Creek Shopping Plaza Is Sold

By Naomi Hatch The major portion of the Silver Creek Shopping Plaza was recently sold for $4.1 million.

Community Bridge Builders Are Honored

Photos by Mike James/Silver Creek Communications Reese and Cheryle Webb, Mitzi Papa, Keith Webb and Brewster Mays (not pictured) were honored as Community Bridge Builders at the Snowflake Heritage...

Holy Week Services Planned

A Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper and the washing of feet will be held at 7 p.m. on March 20 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, located at 212 E. Arizona St. in Holbrook, followed by...

Obituaries

Howard D. Fischer Howard Dwight Fischer, 73, died on Monday, March 24, 2008, in Winslow. A memorial service will be... Gladys Anderson Gladys Anderson, 94, of Lakeside died on Monday, March 24, 2008, at the Carriage House in... William Cain William “Bill” Cain, 82, of Show Low died on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008, at the Carriage House...	Nina Lee Cook Nina Lee Cook, 78, of Show Low died on Sunday, March 23, 2008, at RTA Hospice in Lakeside.... Richard Danielson Richard Lynn Danielson, 68, died on Saturday, March 22, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 10... Wilbert Ross Boyer Wilbert Ross Boyer, 70, of Show Low died on Friday, March 14, 2008, in Tucson. He was an avid...

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Sports

Charity Basketball Game Features Holbrook, Winslow School Staffs

The third annual charity basketball game pitting the staff of the Holbrook School District against...

By Greg Perkins Through the first 16 games of the softball season, the Lady Wildcats of Joseph...

Snowflake’s Lobos Go 2-1 In Busy Week On The Diamond

By Greg Perkins The Lobos picked up two wins against just one loss last week, but more...

By Greg Perkins Holbrook’s track teams benefited from some good individual performances at the...

By Greg Perkins Playing in Silver Creek March 12, the Holbrook golf team finished between first...

By Greg Perkins Joseph City’s track teams made a good showing at the Round Valley Invitational...

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Pet of the Week

Photo by Linda Kor Could you honestly say no to this face? This boxer mix is about one year old. She’s sweet, mellow and ready for a good home. The cost for adoption is $60, which includes spay,...

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