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Local economy is only as strong as we make it

Shop locally and keep our economy strong. For more than 50 years, we’ve been catering to Sedona and the Verde Valley. We know it’s...

Voting should be based on ideas, not party

Elections in rural Arizona are odd creatures. On the local level, city and town elections are by law nonpartisan affairs, meaning voters must choose...

‘Brexit’ comes at divided time in world’s history

As we prepare for our nation’s 240th birthday, we face a world seemingly more divided than ever.We face one of the most contentious presidential...

Use gun debate to solve issues constitutionally

The mass murder of 49 people at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla., has reignited the debate on guns in the United States.Gun violence...

Shooting shows menace of lone wolf terrorists

Early Sunday morning, we witnessed the deadliest mass shooting in American history at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla. The American-born shooter, Omar...

Stay vigilant for wildfires as dry weather persists

The National Weather Service warned of excessive heat for areas below 4,000 feet throughout Northern Arizona over the weekend. Flagstaff, Cottonwood, Page and...

Advice for the graduates of the Class of 2016

To the graduating Class of 2016, as you are soon to leave high school, I offer this advice. Take what you need: Wear sunscreen....

Public notices in paper are key to transparency

A bad bill killed by the Arizona State Senate in March has resurfaced, passed and is now headed to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s desk....

State’s schools deserve better. Vote no on 123

Do we support our students? Absolutely.Do we want more money for our schools, teachers and kids? Without question. Is Proposition 123 good our...

Fire season may rival some of Arizona’s worst

Fire season is just around the corner and Sedona residents should strive to be more prepared than ever.Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey warned state residents...

Expo revealed the depths of superhero lore

This weekend, Verde Valley residents who visited the Cottonwood Recreation Center were shocked to discover a bevy of costumed characters — superheroes, antiheroes and...

Election rules did not predict 2016’s wild race

By all accounts, last week’s Presidential Preference Election was a mess.While Yavapai and Coconino county voters didn’t see long lines at the polls, voters...

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