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A New Play about Books, Race, Censorship and the American CharacterSedona AZ (February 12, 2019) – In commemoration of Black History Month, Emerson Theater Collaborative presents playwright Kenneth Jones’ Alabama Story at Sedona United Methodist Church February 22 – 24, 2019.In 1959 Alabama, segregationist Senator E.W. Higgins wants a controversial children’s picture book — about a white rabbit who marries a black rabbit — purged from the state library. But librarian Emily Wheelock Reed refuses, putting both of their worlds at risk in a time of extraordinary social change. Inspired by real events, Alabama Story brings forward issues of racism and censorship during the…

Prescott AZ (February 12, 2019) – Yavapai Silent Witness Director Chris Wilson is announcing the 2019 Catch 22 campaign which began February 1, 2019. Every day through February 22, 2019, the Sheriff’s Office will share information about a wanted fugitive from the program. A direct tip to Silent Witness resulting in the arrest of the fugitive within 90 days of the announcement will result in a $500 cash reward.NAME: Heriberto Valera-Fregoso, 37CHARGES: Burglary and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Community activism truly can be effective in helping guide how development takes place.The recent decision by Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) to withdraw their plan to develop the El Rojo Grande Ranch property is a great example of how a community can effectively take action.

By Ted Grussing… both today and the day I took this last October. The photo is of Kendrick Peak after a nice snow storm, and the clouds shrouding it were leaving more behind.

Cottonwood AZ (February 11, 2019) – The Southern Unit of the Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team (YCSRT), responded to a call for help Tuesday, February 6, 2019, to locate and rescue a couple from Cottonwood who had become stranded with a broken Utility Vehicle (UTV) in the desert north of Wickenburg.The couple, camping in Calamity Wash off Constellation Road, had headed out in late afternoon to enjoy the desert near Sophie’s Flat. With no maps or navigation tools, the pair had lost their way. They asked some passers-by for directions but took a wrong turn and headed deeper into…

Cottonwood AZ (February 11, 2019) – Yavapai Silent Witness Director Chris Wilson is announcing the 2019 Catch 22 campaign which began February 1, 2019. Every day through February 22, 2019, the Sheriff’s Office will share information about a wanted fugitive from the program. A direct tip to Silent Witness resulting in the arrest of the fugitive within 90 days of the announcement will result in a $500 cash reward.NAME:  Adam William Stevenson, 42Charge:  Sexual AssaultDescription:  Date of Birth, 03/18/1976 (42), 5 feet 7 inches, 160 pounds, Brown hair and Brown eyes.

Prescott AZ (February 10, 2019) – Yavapai Silent Witness Director Chris Wilson is announcing the 2019 Catch 22 campaign which began February 1, 2019. Every day through February 22, 2019, the Sheriff’s Office will share information about a wanted fugitive from the program. A direct tip to Silent Witness resulting in the arrest of the fugitive within 90 days of the announcement will result in a $500 cash reward.NAME:  Nicholas Tyler Roberts, 32Charges:  Sexual Conduct with a Minor and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.

Camp Verde AZ (February 10, 2019) – Looking for something to do with your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day that won’t cost a dime?  Join us for Music in the Stacks, a free monthly concert series, that will take place on Valentine’s Day, Thursday, February 14th at 5:30 pm in Camp Verde Community Library’s Fireside Room.  Music in the Stacks is a showcase of local and national musicians who entertain regularly in Northern Arizona. There are 4-6 different performers during the show, with a rotating variety each month.

Prescott AZ (February 9, 2019) – Yavapai Silent Witness Director Chris Wilson is announcing the 2019 Catch 22 campaign which began February 1, 2019. Every day through February 22, 2019, the Sheriff’s Office will share information about a wanted fugitive from the program. A direct tip to Silent Witness resulting in the arrest of the fugitive within 90 days of the announcement will result in a $500 cash reward.NAME: Carlos Maya Pimental, 37Charges:  Aggravated Assault, Kidnapping, Burglary, and EndangermentDescription – Pimental has a birth date of 03/09/1981, he is 5 feet 7 inches tall, 140 pounds with black hair and…

Cottonwood AZ (February 8, 2019) – Yavapai Silent Witness Director Chris Wilson is announcing the 2019 Catch 22 campaign which began February 1, 2019. Every day through February 22, 2019, the Sheriff’s Office will share information about a wanted fugitive from the program. A direct tip to Silent Witness resulting in the arrest of the fugitive within 90 days of the announcement will result in a $500 cash reward.NAME:  Traci Ann Koelzer, 50Charge:  Fraud

Annual event gives back to non-profit organizationsSedona AZ (February 8, 2019) – Every year, to add the excitement and comradery of the RunSedona event, a $200 award is offered to the best aid station. Since the RunSedona event offers three races including 5K, 10, and the half marathon, aid stations are strategically positioned every two miles to support participants hydration, nutrition and safety needs. Aid station volunteers also act as wonderful cheerleaders, often playing upbeat music and displaying motivational signs to further inspire the 3,000+ registrants.

By Cheryl Yeatts, Manager of Sedona Public Library in the VillageSedona AZ (February 8, 2019) – With thousands of books being published every year, how do you choose which books to read? If you don’t have time to browse the shelves at the Library, the staff and library volunteers are always eager to share their book recommendations. I asked a number of these dedicated readers to reflect on books they read in 2018.  (These titles were not necessarily published in 2018.)

By Ted Grussing… a number of years ago, a friend gave Corky a beautiful bouquet of flowers … usually I shoot them within days of receiving them, but for whatever reason, I forgot to shoot this one until it was well into a state of decline. After I took the shots and looked at the results, I was more pleased with the image than had I taken them when it was fresh. Even though the flowers were well on the way out, there was something about the beauty they still retained and the smiling face on the vase. The message…

Cornville AZ (February 7, 2019) – Yavapai Silent Witness Director Chris Wilson is announcing the 2019 Catch 22 campaign which began February 1, 2019.  Every day through February 22, 2019, the Sheriff’s Office will share information about a wanted fugitive from the program. A direct tip to Silent Witness resulting in the arrest of the fugitive within 90 days of the announcement will result in a $500 cash reward.NAME:  Duane Paul Moss, 68Charges:  Aggravated Assault, Disorderly Conduct, and Criminal Damage.

UPDATE (February 7, 2019) – Tristeana (TJ) Johnson has been located safe and sound. She apparently did get a ride out of the area after her car became stranded in the mud and has been staying in Phoenix. She was not carrying her cell phone. Johnson returned to the Verde this morning to contact law enforcement about getting access to her car.Camp Verde AZ (February 6, 2019) – On Friday February 1, 2019, Tristeana (TJ) Johnson left Flagstaff in a 1999 Forest Green Toyota Rav 4 with a white cargo container on top. The vehicle has been located on Fossil…