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Very rarely is there an opportunity to meet a man of uncommon valor. On Saturday, May 2, you are invited to do so. On that day Vargas Stadium in Winslow will be rededicated to Col. Jay R. Vargas, a man born and raised in Winslow who has been the...Read more...

Historic Vargas Stadium To Play Host To National Hero

A stretch of Interstate 40 between Flagstaff and Winslow was closed last Saturday afternoon due to high winds and blowing dust, marking at least the fifth time such a closure has been necessary this month. The interstate was closed from Two Guns to Winslow, eastbound and westbound. This photo was taken in the area of Twin Arrows after the westbound lanes were reopened. Eastbound I-40 remained closed for another two hours as crews cleaned up the debris from an accident just west of Winslow involving up to five tractor-trailer rigs.

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Taylor Council Hears Options To Meet Future Sewer Needs Taylor’s new wastewater treatment plant will soon be on line, but has the capacity for only 178 more homes than are currently being served. The lift station is able to handle 166 more homes. The... Read more...	Stimulus Funds Will Provide Summer Jobs For Area Youth If you know a teen or young adult who is looking for work over the summer, there is a great opportunity made available through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Stimulus funds totaling $402,705... Read more...
Area National Parks To Receive $3.5 Million In Stimulus Funds Approximately $3.5 million in federal stimulus funds have been awarded to national parks in Northern Arizona, including $441,000 to Petrified Forest National Park. The National Park Service announced... Read more...	Two New Committees Focus On Proposed Consolidation Of Towns Two new committees regarding the proposed consolidation of the towns of Snowflake and Taylor have been organized. The Committee of the Communities is a combination of committees both pro and con... Read more...
City Receives Grant For Safe Routes To Schools A $248,531 grant has been awarded to the City of Holbrook to improve the safety of sidewalks and crosswalks near schools. The Safe Routes to School Grant will fund construction of sidewalks and curb... Read more...	College Board Focuses On Budget For 2009-10 Concerns over funding the 2009-10 academic year took center stage during the April 22 meeting of the Navajo County Community College District Governing Board. Board members approved a preliminary... Read more...
Percuoco Gives Students Credit For Governor’s Service Award “The kids do all the work, and we get all the kudos. The kids deserve these awards,” said Winslow High School teacher Gus Percuoco on his selection as recipient of a Volunteer Service Award from the... Read more...	Strong Winds Keep Winslow Schools’ Out-Of-Town Buses Off The Road During the April 15 meeting of the Winslow School District Governing Board, the board discussed the effects of the area’s recent winds on school transportation. “Today was the second time in about... Read more...

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SHS Track Teams Look Good In Recent Meets Competing in two track meets last week brought two more high finishes for the Snowflake track... Read more...	Lady Lobos Cruise By Alchesay, But Are Edged By Round Valley The Lady Lobos of Snowflake split two games played last week, with a lopsided win over Alchesay on... Read more...
Lobos Beat Alchesay, Lose To Show Low The Snowflake Lobos kept their conference record even at 4-4 with a win and a loss in their two... Read more...

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