By Tammy Gray-Searles Assistance from Navajo County could enable the City of Holbrook to improve more than six miles of streets for less than the amount remaining in the street budget.Read more...
Analisa Dawson Spells Trouble For Spelling Bee Contestants

By Linda Kor Twelve-year-old Analisa Dawson is not only very bright, she’s also very modest.


Local News
Many Volunteers Are Honored During Annual Community Awards Reception Many Volunteers Are Honored During Annual Community Awards Reception

By Tammy Gray-Searles “People doing things that they don’t have to,” was the way seven-year-old Troy Hill described being a volunteer.

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Federal Cuts Will Disband Task Forces In Navajo County And Across Nation Federal Cuts Will Disband Task Forces In Navajo County And Across Nation

By Linda Kor Arizona, along with the rest of the nation, is about to take a big hit. This hit comes in the form of reduced funding provided through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance...

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County Finance Director Menlove Named President-Elect Of GFOAz County Finance Director Menlove Named President-Elect Of GFOAz

Navajo County Finance Director James Menlove was unanimously approved Feb. 21 as president-elect of the Government Finance Officers Association of Arizona (GFOAz).

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Smith And Stoever Are Named As Finalists For City Manager’s Post

By Tammy Gray-Searles Timothy C. Smith of Harwich, Mass., and Larry D. Stoever of Saline, Mich., are the two finalists selected by the Holbrook City Council for the position of city manager.

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No Date Has Yet Been Set For Kovach’s Grievance Hearing

By Tammy Gray-Searles A date has not yet been set for a hearing on a grievance filed by A’kos Kovach, former economic development director for the City of Holbrook.

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Holbrook Woman Killed In Accident

Holbrook resident Jessica L. Young, 23, died in an automobile accident at around 2:32 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23.

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Petitioner Withdraws Paperwork For Recall Of Mayor, Councilman

By Tammy Gray-Searles Lawrence Gallegos has withdrawn his paperwork seeking the recall of Holbrook Mayor Jeff Hill and Councilman Kent Darris.

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Matthew Barger Is Named Chairman Of City Planning/Zoning Commission

New officers were elected for 2008, during the Feb. 21 meeting of the Holbrook Planning and Zoning Commission. Matthew Barger was elected as chairman and Mike Sample as vice chairman.

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Posse Football Posse Football

Photo by Matthew Barger Members of the Navajo County Hashknife Sheriff’s Posse present the official Super Bowl XLII football used for the opening kickoff to the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce for...

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Whipple Sworn In Whipple Sworn In

Photo by Mike James/Silver Creek Communications Jay Whipple receives the oath of office as a Taylor councilman from Snowflake Justice of the Peace Fred Peterson. Whipple is a former mayor of Taylor,...

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Obituaries
Cathryn Carla Mastel
Cathryn Carla Mastel

Cathryn Carla Mastel, 52, died peacefully at home on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008. Funeral services were...

Lewis ‘Mac’ McDougal
Lewis ‘Mac’ McDougal

Lewis Raymond “Mac” McDougal, 85, died on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008. Services will be held at 10...

Jessica L. Young
Jessica L. Young

Jessica LaDawn Young, 23, died on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008.


Seth Norvel Owens
Seth Norvel Owens

Seth Norvel Owens, 78, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at home in Fountain...

W.E. ‘Ed’ Westover
W.E. ‘Ed’ Westover

William Edward “Ed” Westover, 29, died on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, in Pinetop. Services were held...

Winnie Mae Fontenot
Winnie Mae Fontenot

Winnie Mae Fontenot, 90, of Show Low died on Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, at Rim Country Health Center in...



 



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 Sports
HAWK Wrestling Signups Planned

Registration for Holbrook Amateur Wrestling Klub (HAWK) wrestling will be held from 4:30 to 5:30...

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Rusty Roadrunners Open Season With 10-4 Loss To Chino Valley

By Greg Perkins Last season the Holbrook Roadrunner baseball squad made it all the way to the...

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Lady Roadrunners Fall To Payson, 15-2

By Greg Perkins With just four days on the practice field and no scrimmage game, all due to the...

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Undefeated Young Lady Birds Win WML Title Undefeated Young Lady Birds Win WML Title

The Holbrook Junior High School eighth grade girls’ basketball team won the White Mountain League...

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Lady Bird April Lester Named To 3A North All Conference Team

By Greg Perkins Leandra Lynch of Ganado was selected as the 3A North Girls’ Basketball Player...

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Young Wildcats Open Season Thursday At Mohave Tourney

By Greg Perkins Just two seniors and one senior exchange student line the roster of a youthful...

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

Photo by Linda Kor This lovely girl is looking for a home. The cost for adoption is $35, which includes spay, rabies vaccination and license. To find out more information about her and other pets,...

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