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.
Utility Audit Begins
The City of Holbrook began an ambitious plan Wednesday to audit every water meter in the city and inspect every property for code violations at the same time. City Manager Carlo Pilgrim explained that in response to questions of whether meters are...Read more...
Renovation work has begun on the Holbrook Swimming Pool

Photo by Linda Kor Renovation work has begun on the Holbrook Swimming Pool. Gibson Excavating has removed the liner of the pool and is prepping it for a new one. The $205,290.33 contract with Aquatic Builders for the renovations was approved by the city council last month. It is anticipated that the project will be completed in time for the pool to open in late May, as it traditionally does.

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Holbrook Council Approves Two Emergency Expenditures

A total of $50,051.47 in emergency expenditures were approved by the Holbrook City Council Tuesday evening following a lengthy discussion on whether at least one of the expenditures was actually an...

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Advocates Change The Lives Of County’s Abused Children

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, designated to make people aware of child neglect and abuse, and to encourage them to support children who are involved in abusive situations and help...

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Winslow’s Past To Be On Display At Historic Hubbell Trading Post

As part of Winslow’s self-proclaimed Renaissance, the city is reviving many of its historic areas to allow visitors and residents to learn more about the region’s dynamic past from the days of Indian...

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Bennett And Hansen Inducted Into Joseph City Hall Of Fame

Eleanor Hansen and the late Juanita Bennett were indicted into the Joseph City Hall of Fame in a Founders Day ceremony held March 21 at the Joseph City Fire House. Juanita Bennett was honored for her...

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Snowflake Council Salutes McDowell And Staff In Time For Library Week

Snowflake Mayor Kelly Willis took the opportunity Tuesday night to congratulate Librarian Cathie McDowell for her 19 years of service in that capacity, noting that she “puts all her heart and soul...

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Taylor Airport Receives Stimulus Money

Pilots who fly into the Taylor Airport say landing is like taking a roller coaster ride, Taylor Town Manager Eric Duthie advised those attending the March 25 Snowflake-Taylor Chamber of Commerce...

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County Highway Projects Among First To Receive Stimulus Funding

Two projects in Navajo County are among the first 14 transportation projects slated to begin statewide using federal economic recovery funding. Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) officials...

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Local Funding Depends On Good Census Count

Preparations for the 2010 Census have already begun as workers are mapping areas of the county using hand-held global positioning system (GPS) tools. This process is the beginning of a very important...

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 Sports
Lady Birds Fall To Snowflake

When Holbrook’s Lady Roadrunners faced Snowflake in the second game of the season at the beginning...

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Boys’ Basketball Tournament Is Scheduled April 10 And 11

A double elimination 16 and under boys’ basketball tournament is scheduled Friday and Saturday,...

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WHS Golfers Place Fifth In Thatcher Invitational

The Winslow High School golf team came in fifth in the 16-team Thatcher Invitational Golf...

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Birds Defeat Snowflake, Drop Two To Payson

The Holbrook Roadrunners are a young and inexperienced team that is much better than its 2-11...

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Lobos Earn Big Victory Over Alchesay, Lose To Holbrook

The Lobos split the two games they played during spring break, picking up a second straight region...

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Lady Lobos Open League Play With 14-3 Win Over Alchesay

Playing just one game during spring break, Snowflake’s Lady Lobos made it count as they opened 3A...

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Bulldogs Best Camp Verde, Lose Two To Fountain Hills

The Winslow Bulldogs defeated the Camp Verde Cowboys 19-5 in a non-regional baseball game played in...

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Lady Birds End Up 3-3 In Winslow Tournament

Holbrook pushed their overall record to 4-13 with three wins and three losses at last weekend’s...

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Obituaries
Simonne De Prins Simonne De Prins

Simonne V. De Prins, 74, of Snowflake passed away on Monday, March 2, 2009. A memorial service will...


C.S. ‘Skeet’ Shaw

Clifford Scott “Skeet” Shaw, 61, died on Saturday, March 28, 2009. He was born on May 22, 1947, in...

Cecil L. Overley

Cecil L. Overley, 69, recently of Show Low and formerly of Queen Creek, passed away on Wednesday,...


 

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This little girl is one of six Queensland mix puppies in need of good homes. They are approximately 8-weeks-old, and the cost for adoption is $55 for males and $60 for females, which includes...

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