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Like her grandmother, longtime Holbrook resident Twyla Taylor, two-year old Ariana “Ari” Taylor has a sunny spirit and determination. At first glance, you might never know that young Ari, smiling in pictures, has battled seizures, a stroke, a brain...Read more...

Native American dancer Vaughn Begay (right) shows the next generation of dancers the ways of his ancestors. The young dancers are (left to right) Kowan Denton, Darian Hollins and Nelson Nez. The dancers are performing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. weekdays on the grounds of the historic courthouse in downtown Holbrook.

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Drought Status Is ‘Moderate,’ Monsoons May Bring Relief A dry April has left Northeastern Arizona in “moderate” drought status, after having finally reached “normal” status in February and March. By the end of April, the region’s status had changed from... Read more...	Three People Die In SR 77 Crash A head-on collision about five miles north of Show Low on Highway 77 killed three people last Saturday morning. At around 9:15 a.m. on June 13, a black 2006 Chevrolet pickup driven by Julie A.... Read more...
Stimulus Money May Be Headed For Area Schools, Navajo County With bad budget news around every corner, Arizona schools and Navajo County government both received a little bit of good news last week about the possible receipt of federal recovery act funding. ... Read more...	Swarthout Contract Renewed Northland Pioneer College President Dr. Jeanne Swarthout received good marks from the governing board in her annual review. After returning to regular session following an executive session June 16,... Read more...
Compensation Is Offered To Those Exposed To Radiation On Oct. 5, 1990, Congress passed the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), providing for compassionate payments to individuals who contracted certain cancers and other serious diseases as a... Read more...

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Youth Football And Cheerleading Registration Offered Weeknights Holbrook Youth Football and Cheerleading signups will be held from 7 to 9 o’clock every weeknight... Read more...	Second Volleyball Camp Is Offered Veteran volleyball coach Jerry Hekekia of Eastern Arizona College will be in Holbrook June 29-July... Read more...
Final Registration Times Are Noted For Holbrook, Joseph City, Woodruff AYSO The final registrations are set for the Holbrook, Joseph City and Woodruff AYSO program. Organizers... Read more...	SHS Golf Team Honored Members of the Snowflake High School golf team were honored as the 3A state champions at the May 26... Read more...
Lady Bulldogs Hope Busy Summer Translates To Another Run At Title The Winslow Lady Bulldogs enjoyed a highly successful 2008-09 basketball season in which they were... Read more...

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