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Mesa City Council has approved the purchase of an all-electric pumper truck for the Mesa Fire and Medical Department. The truck is manufactured by E-ONE and is the first of its kind made in North America and put into service in the United States. The action supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan and goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. “I’m an advocate for electric vehicles—it’s a better technology and this is one of many steps we can take to bring us closer to our Climate Action Plan goals,” said Mayor John Giles. “We look forward to this...

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Prescott National Forest is excited to announce they will be holding an Employment Workshop & Career Expo on November 6, 2021. The Employment Workshop & Career Expo is an opportunity for job seekers to meet with representatives from a variety of programs to learn about opportunities with the Prescott National Forest as well as other locations around the country. The U.S. Forest Service will be accepting applications for the 2022 filed season from November 5-12, 2021. Positions are available in multiple fields including fire, recreation, natural resources, timber, engineering, visitor services, and archaeology. Interested citizens can visit anytime during the...

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Governor Doug Ducey announced an additional million to help Arizona small businesses recover from the economic consequences of the pandemic and extreme weather conditions. Governor Ducey launched the Back to Work Small Business Rehiring and Retention Program in August and has invested a total of million in the program to support small, locally-owned businesses. Recipients of the first round of funding have been identified and distribution of funds has begun. Today’s additional funding from the Governor will fulfill outstanding requests from applicants. “Small businesses are the backbone of Arizona’s economy, and we’re dedicated to helping them fully recover,”...

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Due to popular demand, IdentoGo TSA Pre✓® will return to Prescott Regional Airport from Monday, November 15th through Friday, November 19th, 2021. The IdentoGo TSA Pre✓® station will be located in the new terminal near Avis and Budget at 6600 Airport Ave. TSA Pre✓® is an expedited screening program that enables identified low-risk air travelers to enjoy a smart and efficient screening experience. For TSA Pre✓® travelers, there is no need to remove shoes, 3-1-1 liquids, laptops, light outerwear, or belts. TSA Pre✓® is one of the Trusted Traveler programs available and convenient for those passengers traveling throughout the United...

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The City of Kingman would like to announce the first-ever Kingman 66 Fest happening Friday and Saturday, November 5th and 6th in Lewis Kingman Park located at 2210 East Andy Devine Road (Route 66). The Kingman 66 Fest celebrates 95 years of Route 66, which was originally designated in November 1926. The event is on November 5 & 6 in Lewis Kingman Park, a historic park that was one of the few shaded US Highway 66 rest stops. The festival will bring to Kingman its first zip-line, hosted by Rock It Up, and four escape room experiences by Brakeout Arizona....

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Drivers who use State Route 89 in Chino Valley should plan for overnight full lane closures at the intersection of State Route 89 and Road 1 North (mileposts 327-328) while contractors complete activation of a traffic signal and final striping. The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to slow down and use caution around construction personnel and equipment while the following closures are in place: North- and southbound SR 89 will be closed at the intersection of Road 1 North from 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2. Law enforcement will be onsite to direct traffic...

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It was just 385 years ago today, October 28, 1636, when the Massachusetts Bay Colony voted to establish a theological college in order to train the ministers of the New World. In 1638, a prominent minister, named John Harvard, had left as his dying wish to see this new college grow in strength. And so it began, on this date, the cornerstone of Harvard University. The college has changed somewhat today, though it is hard to mention America’s high institutions of learning without mentioning Harvard. Be it episodes of Frasier, or Gilligan’s Island, and Thurston Howell the III, Harvard and...

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Arizona Philharmonic (A Z Phil) Prescott's regional professional orchestra, announces their Art 4 All™ program, a fundamental component of A Z Phil's effort to bring professional orchestra music to all interested members of the community on a pay-what-you-can basis. "To connect the local community to our Art 4 All™ program, we collaborate with local partners, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys to Men Mentoring, Prescott Area Shelter Services, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, and others who are connected to those who might not otherwise be able to afford the beauty of a professional orchestra or chamber...

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Coconino National Forest will begin selling a limited number of Christmas tree permits online starting November 9, and permit owners will be allowed to begin cutting Nov. 16 through Dec. 31. A total of 1,150 permits will be available for purchase on the Coconino NF Christmas Tree Recreation.gov webpage, which also lists details about designated cutting areas, maps, dates, and types of trees that may be cut. Three hundred permits will be designated for the cutting areas within the Flagstaff Ranger District, while 850 permits will be designated for the cutting areas within the Mogollon Rim Ranger District. A small...

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The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan for ongoing daytime lane restrictions currently in place along State Route 89A north of Sedona on weekdays through Wednesday, Nov. 3. Drivers should slow down, proceed through the work zone with caution and watch for construction personnel and equipment while the following restrictions remain in place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.: SR 89A is currently narrowed to one lane only with alternating north- and southbound travel in the vicinity of Midgley Bridge. Drivers should be prepared to stop. Flaggers and a pilot car are directing motorists through the work...

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