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Patty Bell-Demers, who has led the United Way of Yavapai County (UWYC) for the past 18 months, will step down as Executive Director this month to focus on working directly with nonprofit organizations. “It has been an honor to lead and help grow this important organization, and I’m pleased to leave UWYC well-positioned to continue expanding its services that improve lives and build strong communities in Yavapai County,” Bell-Demers said. Current staff members will manage day-to-day operations under the direction of the organization’s Board of Directors until a new Executive Director is hired. During Bell-Demers’ tenure, UWYC purchased a new...

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Prescott has long been hailed as Arizona's Christmas City, but how did this central Arizona city come to gain this moniker? Brief History of Prescott Founded in 1864 as the Territorial Capital of Arizona, Prescott became known as a mining town with popular guests of the Wild West such as Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp. Three of the names originally proposed were “Audubon”, “Goodwin City” and “Aztlan”, the name “Prescott” was chosen in honor of William Hickling Prescott. The Arizona Miner reported that the name "Prescott" was accepted because Prescott, author of The History of the Conquest of Mexico, was...

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It was just 80 years ago today, December 26, 1941, when Manila, the capitol city of the Philippines was declared an Open City. What that implies is the city will not be defended, hence, no reason for the Japanese to continue their bombing attacks against the civilian population. The decision to meet the Japanese invasion forces on the beaches was a failure, the Philippine Army was no match for the highly trained and motivated Japanese soldiers, most of whom were combat veterans from four years of war in China. The plan now for the American and Philippine Soldiers was a...

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It was just 120 years ago today, December 24, 1901, when our benevolent government finally allowed Americans to mail Post Cards. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, those timely little cards you get in the mail from friends and loved ones were actually not even called post cards back in the day. Instead, Souvenir Card, Mail Card, and Private Mailing Cards were the name of the game. Our wonderful post office was quite specific on how people mailed things. In the late 1800’s, when these types of cards became common place, the government would not allow you to write on the back,...

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MY DRIVE is your weekly podcast covering top events and stories for the week. In this episode we cover:

• Christmas weather forecast: Rain or snow, or both?
• Mayor updates for Prescott and Prescott Valley
• Top Events!
• What's going to be closed during the holidays in the Prescott region?
• The Congress AZ. Hot Cocoa Combo Conundrum. Do you know the combo?
• Local Sports recap!

My Drive is your weekly podcast update covering the top news and events happening in Central Arizona (Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley and beyond).

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Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for Pfizer’s Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets, co-packaged for oral use) for the treatment of mild-to-moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in adults and pediatric patients (12 years of age and older weighing at least 40 kilograms or about 88 pounds) with positive results of direct SARS-CoV-2 testing, and who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19, including hospitalization or death. Paxlovid is available by prescription only and should be initiated as soon as possible after diagnosis of COVID-19 and within five days of symptom onset....

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The typical snowy Christmas may not be happening this Christmas in Prescott and the surrounding areas. According to the National Weather Service, Prescott has a 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Light south wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph on Christmas Day 2021. Although we all dream of a white Christmas, Prescott has historically been lacking in the Christmas snow. Over the thirty-year period from 1981 to 2010, Prescott has recorded at least 1 inch of snow on the ground on Christmas 4% of the time. A very...

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Due to inclement weather, the Town of Prescott Valley has canceled the New Year's Eve celebration and fireworks display event that was set to take place on Friday, December 31, 2021, from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm at the Findlay Toyota Center parking lot. The Town wishes everyone a warm, safe, and prosperous New Year. It's time to ring in 2022 with the Town of Prescott Valley at the annual New Year's Eve Celebration and fireworks display! On Friday, December 31st from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm come on down to the Findlay Toyota Center at 3201 N. Main Street, Prescott Valley,...

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With Christmas Day right around the corner, many city services close in honor of the holiday. Below is your quick reference list for all the city and town closures happening in Prescott Valley, Prescott, and Chino Valley. Town of Prescott Valley Prescott Valley Civic Center The Prescott Valley Civic Center will be closed on December 23rd and Friday, December 24th for the Christmas holiday. The Civic Center will reopen on Monday, December 27th for normal business hours. Prescott Valley Police Department Lobby & Admin Offices The Police Department Lobby and Administrative offices will be closed Thursday, December 23rd and Friday,...

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Chino Valley Police Department is on The Grinch's case. On December 14th, 2021 reports came in from Territorial Early Childhood Center that The Grinch was attempting to ruin the holiday spirit. Officer Pizzi responded to reports and found evidence around the local school. Once located, a short foot pursuit took place and Officer Pizzi was able to safely apprehend the Grinch. In a December 14th statement, Chino Valley Police Department reported that "Officer Pizzi was able to take the perp into custody without incident." CVPC continued, "after apprehending The Grinch, Officer Pizzi made a call to a good friend at...

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