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With teen tobacco use down, health officials target e-cigs
WASHINGTON — With teen use of cigarettes and other tobacco products declining, Arizona health officials say their “No. 1 priority” now is reducing e-cigarette use, or “vaping,” by high school and middle school students in the state.
Cellphone driving ban up for Prescott Council vote
Legal use of a hand-held cellphone while driving in Prescott could be a thing of the past soon, depending on this week’s vote by the Prescott City Council.
Chino Valley volunteer group works to feed Hungry Kids
In less than an hour on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 11, 15 energetic Chino Valley volunteers — retirees to high school and college students — emptied and organized more than 175 reusable green grocery bags filled with non-perishables such as juice boxes, soups, macaroni and cheese and peanut butter.
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Giants, Falcons seek to shore up their weak links
ATLANTA — Something has to give when the Atlanta Falcons’ porous defense faces the New York Giants’ sluggish offense on Monday night.
Late field goal miss dooms Dallas
LANDOVER, Md. — Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan’s strip-sack of Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was recovered for a touchdown by Preston Smith with just under five minutes left in the fourth quarter Sunday, and Washington held on to edge Dallas 20-17 when a last-second field-goal attempt by Brett Maher went off the left upright.
Elliott wins again in NASCAR playoffs, heads into round of eight
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Chase Elliott first had to figure out how to win at NASCAR’s top level. Now that he’s got that handled, the son of 1988 champion Bill Elliott is chasing a title of his own.
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Turkey to reveal details of probe into Khashoggi's killing
ISTANBUL — In a sign of growing pressure on Saudi Arabia, Turkey said it will announce details of its investigation into the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Tuesday and U.S. congressional leaders said the Gulf kingdom — in particular its crown prince — should face severe consequences for the death of the writer in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Mega Millions players ponder how to spend record $1.6B prize
CHICAGO — With the Mega Millions lottery jackpot at a record $1.6 billion, people are snapping up tickets across the U.S.
Bolton faces tense talks with Russia over nuclear treaty
MOSCOW — U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton faces two days of high-tension talks in Moscow beginning Monday after President Donald Trump announced his intention to withdraw from a landmark nuclear weapons treaty.
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Watch: Dozens hurt in floor collapse at S. Carolina condo party
Some 30 people were hurt after a floor collapses during a party at an apartment in South Carolina near the campus of Clemson University.
Minnesota woman hopes to solve class ring mystery
A Minnesota woman is trying to solve the mystery of a 1955 class ring found along a gravel road near Sargeant in Mower County.
Eagles fan hit with fame after hitting pole gets some glory
The moment in the spotlight isn’t over yet for a Philadelphia Eagles fan who stumbled into fame as a viral video star after running into a subway pillar earlier this year.
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Manieri: A civics test to graduate high school? Absolutely
It was an inspiring lecture. One of my finest. And then, I brought up D-Day.
Guzzardi: It’s raining work permits for new immigrants
If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say that he opposes illegal immigration, but supports legal immigration, I could take a nice vacation.
Editorial cartoon (1): Oct. 22, 2018
Editorial cartoon (1): Oct. 22, 2018
Reader Poll:
Do you plan to get a flu shot this year?
- Yes, it is important to give my body every fighting chance.
- No, it is not effective enough - I'll take my chances.
- I don't do shots.
- I don't get sick, but advise people in high-risk categories to get one.
536 total votes
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Environmental film festival celebrates protecting rivers
Friends of the Verde River has partnered with Prescott Creeks and Citizen’s Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) to present the Wild & Scenic Film Festival to the Elks Theatre and performing Arts Center as well as at the Cliff Castle Casino Hotel in Camp Verde.
“Haunted Prescott” – a year in the making
Haunted Prescott” authors Parker Anderson and Darlene Wilson, owner of A Haunting Experience Tours, worked on the book for about a year, Anderson said.
Now Playing: Oct. 19, 2018
Movies playing at Harkins Theatres, 7202 Pav Way, Prescott Valley (Highway 69 between Glassford Hill and Lake Valley roads), as of press time. 928-775-7444; www.harkins.com.
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Bluhm: Pumpkins add spice to season, but watch out for javelinas
Autumn is the season of longer nights, cooler weather and plenty of giant-pumpkin growing contests. And Pumpkin Spice Lattes, which might make us grow fat as a pumpkin because each cup “weighs in” with around 430 calories!
Dear Annie: Reach out and annoy someone
Dear Annie: I own a small service business. We have a business phone number, but I also have a cellphone number.
PUSD Student of the Week: Jacub Colvin
Jacub is kind, polite, and a hard worker in school.
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Birth announcements: Oct. 22, 2018
Birth announcements: Oct. 22, 2018
Birth announcements: Week of Oct. 20, 2018
Birth announcements: Week of Oct. 20, 2018
Mary and Jeff Bostock celebrate their marriage that took place in August
Ben and Delores Abalos of Prescott announce the wedding of their daughter, Mary, to Jeff Bostock of Huntington Beach, California.
- PIN conference: Speakers encourage college leaders to tackle tough issues
- Helios CEO outlines educational foundation’s student success initiatives
- Birth announcements: Week of Oct. 13, 2018
- George and Sally DeYoung celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
- YC Adult Basic Education earns 2nd straight ‘Excelling Program’ award
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Chamber Focus: Pur Solar & Electrical
The Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Pur Solar & Electrical in Prescott Valley with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, Oct. 5.
For Love of history, air show
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Love’s death. His last dogfight will be reenacted as part of the Wings Out West Air Show on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Photo Gallery: Prescott High School students participate in annual parade, bonfire
Prescott High School students gather around the bonfire at Prescott Mile High Middle School following the annual Homecoming Parade on Thursday, Sept. 27.
Obituaries see more>
Obituary: Patricia Ann Mae (Pam) Wagener DeFere
Patricia Ann Mae (Pam) Wagener DeFere passed away peacefully on Oct. 9, 2018 in Prescott, Arizona, with her family by her side.
Obituary: Barbara Lee Riddle
Barbara Lee Riddle passed away early Saturday morning on Sept. 30, 2018, at the age of 80 to be with her Lord and Savior.
Obituary: Marguerite B. Powers
Marguerite B. Powers was born to Joseph and Vera Marcoux on May 17, 1935.
