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Trees bring back memories of past holidays enjoyed

Pine trees evoke memories of Christmases past — the smell of a live tree, the perfection of a fake tree. Memories of trekking into...

Even small donations can make difference during the holidays

The lines at area food banks appear longer as the holidays get under way while the supply on the shelves seems to dwindle. This...

Early deadlines last even longer for Thanksgiving

While the news never sleeps, takes a holiday or goes on vacation, those who bring it to you do. Larson Newspapers will give its...

You don’t have to be a child to dress up on Halloween

We saw goblins, ghouls and skeletons, fairies, princesses and mermaids, and characters from “Transformers,” “Real Steel” and “Smurfs” swarming our communities Monday, Oct. 31....

Public transit not easy in rural area, but it’s necessary

There appears to be friction over funding and control of local public transportation. The Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority eliminated one route and...

Turn off computer and game systems to battle youth obesity

Thanks to video games and processed foods, today’s children face a problem many of us didn’t worry about until we were adults. To me...

We do our best to balance coverage of Verde Valley issues

If you line up 15 random Verde Valley residents and ask them which local issue is most important to them, you’re bound to get...

The laws governing media also apply to general public

A media law conference at Harvard Law School last week refreshed my memory regarding traditional journalism rules and offered insight as to how online...

Teachers & students should leave their relationship at school

My Facebook friend count is almost embarrassing to reveal. My current total is 40, but I’m extremely picky about who I add. It’s a...

Our world changed when we watched those planes crash

It’s hard to believe 10 years have passed since Americans watched in horror as two airplanes crashed into the World Trade Center in New...

Anger over district vote brings rumors of Verde County

Murmurs of Verde County resurfaced following the unfair redistricting decision handed down Aug. 22. Whenever residents of Sedona and the Verde Valley feel slighted...

Springer, Thurman punched residents in face with vote

Yavapai County District 1 Supervisor Carol Springer and District 2 Supervisor Tom Thurman slapped County Administrator Julie Ayers and residents in the face Monday,...

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Kyle Larson