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.
Legislature’s Fund Sweeps Increase Burden On County
Fund sweeps made by the state legislature during a recent special session will affect Navajo County, but did not include vehicle license tax funds. Government Relations Administrator Rod Ross told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday that he is still...Read more...
Christmas Lights

If somehow you could not muster any Christmas spirit this year, take time out to drive by the Alfred and Catherine Sample home, located at 807 First Ave. in Holbrook. This photo does not do their display justice, as the beauty and variety of it overflow into the lot just south of their home. It’s bound to have you humming Christmas carols as you make your way home.

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Winslow High School Toy Drive Winslow High School Toy Drive

Winslow High School students, staff and many other contributors have donated and collected new toys for Northern Arizona foster care for three years in a row. This school year they collected 328 new...

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Holbrook City Manager Is Making Tough Choices To Preserve Budget

“I don’t think I’m being very clear about the urgency of this situation,” stated Holbrook City Manager Ray Alley. The comment stemmed from feedback Alley has received over changes he has deemed...

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Comprehensive Evaluation System Is Approved By County Supervisors

A new evaluation system for the Navajo County manager that includes input from several sources, including other counties, as well as county elected officials and staff, was approved by the board of...

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Assistant County Manager Will Take Over Emergency Management Duties

In another cost-cutting measure, the Navajo County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to shift the county’s emergency management program from the sheriff’s office to administration. Following the...

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Holbrook Old West Days Funding To Be Reduced

Holbrook’s Old West Days is six months away and the budget for the event will be substantially reduced from the previous event held in August. The 2009 Old West Days were more elaborate than previous...

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Winslow Arts Council Proposes Patrons Of Arts Organization

Sarah Smithson, chairperson of the Winslow Arts Council, has approved a proposal that the council propose a Winslow Patrons of the Arts organization. The purpose of the organization will be to...

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County Resorts To Layoffs To Help Balance Budget

Eight Navajo County employees have been laid off as part of an effort to balance the budget, the county announced Dec. 17. The layoffs are effective Jan. 31. Calling the action a “reduction in...

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Holiday Services Are Planned

Several Holbrook churches will hold special holiday services to celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Calvary Chapel of Holbrook, located at 1202 W. Hopi Drive, will hold a Christmas service at...

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Newton-Pender And Hansen Are HHS Wendy’s Heisman Nominees Newton-Pender And Hansen Are HHS Wendy’s Heisman Nominees

Meagan Newton-Pender and Brian Hansen are the Holbrook High School nominees for the Wendy’s High...

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HHS vs. Blue Ridge Highlight Picture HHS vs. Blue Ridge Highlight Picture

Photo by Kellie Spangler/spanglerpics.com Kory Koerperich puts in two of his game high 24 points in...

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WHS Lady Bulldogs Win Crown At Winter Classic

The Winslow Lady Bulldogs edged the Monument Valley Lady Mustangs 48-46 to win the Winslow Winter...

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Bulldogs Fall To Chinle Wildcats, 71-53

The Chinle Wildcats are off to a good start in early 3A North Region play with victories over...

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WHS Wrestlers Look Good As The Season Progresses

The Winslow Bulldogs wrestling team finished fourth in the Pat Kenny Invitational held earlier this...

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Lady Lobos Defeat Chinle To Win Winter Classic Consolation Crown

The Snowflake Lady Lobos completed a pair of back-to-back busy weekends, playing 10 games in the...

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Lady Cats Gain Experience In Tough Winslow Winter Classic

The Lady Wildcats only picked up one win at the Winslow Winter Classic, but they may have gained...

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Lobos Lose To Alchesay, St. Johns

The Lobos of Snowflake High School suffered two losses last week, one a fairly convincing defeat...

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Obituaries
Harry Begay

Harry Begay, 77, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, in Winslow. Funeral services were held Dec....


Euella Whitecotton

Euella Whitecotton, 92, of Winslow passed away on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, in Phoenix, due to a long...

Mary Yazzie

Mary Yazzie, 72, passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, in Flagstaff. Funeral services were held...


 

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