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We are homeowners in Parks, Ariz. It has been brought to our attention that our very small hometown of Parks is under consideration for a major defamation of our roads, destruction of our mountains and our peaceful way of life by a Peruvian company known as Drake Mining.

September 26, 2023
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I'm writing as an owner of a property off of Spring Valley Road.

September 5, 2023
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For the record, I want to state that I strongly oppose the proposed placer strip mining project that is being looked at for the Spring Valley in the community of Parks, Ariz.

August 29, 2023
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Letter to the editor: Boys of Summer a hit at the Sultana Theater

July 11, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: Women Veterans Recognition Day is June 12

June 6, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: USFS must protect public lands from mining

May 2, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: Help for those losing health care coverage after pandemic

April 25, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: Wages not keeping up with housing costs in Arizona

April 11, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: Kayaking the snowmelt down Pittman Valley

March 28, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: No one is in favor of pozzolan mining on Bill Williams

February 7, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: Opposing pozzolan mining requires more than words

January 17, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: Donate to Habitat for Humanity with Arizona Charitable Tax Credit program

December 20, 2022
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Letter to the Editor: Positive thinking, prayer could defeat pozzolan mine

November 22, 2022
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Letter to the Editor: Pozzolan mine will harm nature

November 1, 2022
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It seems we have a serious problem at our sheriff's department. Understaffing and half a dozen resignations by deputies since January.

March 8, 2022
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The county wants to be the boss. We don’t need a boss. We are not a prison. We are a home away from home. We love our seniors.

June 15, 2021
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I humbly thank all of those who voted for me, as well as those who voted for my opponent. I pledge to work long and hard to earn the support you have given me.

January 5, 2021
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What I found in the staff was a desire to excel with plenty of dedication and work ethic. What I found in the families was a desire for their kids to have opportunity in school.

December 8, 2020
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Remember, vote for John Vail and Andrew Aldaz for the TFD Board of Directors.

October 20, 2020
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Our official school physical opening is now scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2020.

August 11, 2020
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With help from volunteers and service clubs, we are planning the holiday dinner from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 8 at Williams Elementary-Middle School.

November 19, 2019
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I am a long-time resident of our small town and social work student at Northern Arizona University.

March 19, 2019
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Letter: 22 years of memories in Williams

By Williams-Grand Canyon News March 12, 2019
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In response to the article in the newspaper, ‘Coyote — Nuisance or Necessary’ and in response to teaching kids blood sport.

February 5, 2019
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Letter: Teaching kids bloodsport? Not my 4-H

January 29, 2019
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Coconino County Community Services announces new hours and days of service at the Williams office at 850 W. Grant St.

January 16, 2019
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Letter to the Editor

January 16, 2019
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After reading last week’s article (Williams-Grand Canyon News) regarding the Magistrate’s Contract Proposal being rejected, I thought it would be helpful to all sides, and to the public, if I would weigh in.

January 8, 2019
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Happy New Year to all our Williams friends and supporters from Williams Area Habitat for Humanity.

December 25, 2018
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A huge holiday shout out to Jake and all the crew at Arizona Mobile Meats for their ongoing donations of deer and elk to the Williams Food Pantry.

December 18, 2018
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Letter: Faith Community Thanksgiving dinner appreciated

November 20, 2018
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Letter to the Editor

November 20, 2018
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I am writing to encourage people to vote for the Coconino Community College override, Proposition 417. It is not an increase in tax.

October 23, 2018
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Jim and I and all of our family want to thank the Williams-Grand Canyon News and the Arizona Cowpunchers Reunion Association.

June 26, 2018
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For the record, I support the reintroduction of fire to northern Arizona forests. I’m writing to gripe because I support intelligent reintroduction of fire to the dry, overgrown forest ecology that surrounds our community.

April 24, 2018
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Hello all... Spring cleaning has begun all over town! The sun is shining, flowers are poking their little heads up through the soil, and trees are getting buds.

April 24, 2018
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Thank you everyone! The lovely spring weather helped to make a successful Williams Animal Action Group Rabies Vaccination Clinic.

April 10, 2018
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I wanted to pass on how happy I am that the Grand Canyon Renaissance Park is designed to be an impressive addition to the community.

April 10, 2018
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Exciting things are happening with the Williams Historic Photo Project.

February 20, 2018
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The AARP Foundation is starting a Free In-Person Tax Preparation Service in Williams through the Tax-Aide Program.

February 13, 2018
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I am writing to thank Williams residents for spreading joy to children around the world last Christmas.

February 13, 2018
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Under a privatized system, the focus would shift away from balancing the needs of smaller and larger airports alike. Right now our aviation system serves the public and our communities of all sizes and that is the way it should stay.

January 23, 2018
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I would like to thank Williams Police Sgt. Romero, Officer Simpson and Lifeline EMTs.

January 9, 2018
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This last accident was horrific. They need to address the speed limit and other issues, especially from Williams past Hoctor Road, at least.

January 9, 2018
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What a wonderful time of year! The holiday season is upon Grand Canyon School and all its inhabitants — students, teachers, paraprofessionals, office and maintenance staff.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News December 19, 2017
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We collected enough wonderful items to fill 41 boxes that will be enjoyed by our soldiers.

December 19, 2017
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What I spoke of but wasn’t mentioned in the article is that I am happy with my present life and my road back into transitioning into society.

December 19, 2017
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As many of you remember, our community and children suffered a tragic loss in September of 2007 with the death of five teenagers due to alcohol and drugs

December 19, 2017
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A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in putting together the wonderful turkey dinner, held at Young Life Camp this past Sunday.

November 14, 2017
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In view of the proposed $70 entrance fee at Grand Canyon, I urge each and everyone in Williams to contact the park service with your opinion.

November 14, 2017
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Citizen Soldiers For Life (CSFL) is a nation-wide program designed to build lasting partnerships between employers and community entities and service members and their families.

November 7, 2017
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We have arranged for an Amateur Radio Technician license exam to be held here in Williams at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27.

October 24, 2017
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Williams schools not affiliated with flier, ask voters to vote yes on override

By Williams-Grand Canyon News October 17, 2017
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Letter to the editor: SAVE-MTR building progress still underway

By Williams-Grand Canyon News October 17, 2017
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Full funding from the previous override will expire at the end of this school year.

October 10, 2017
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On behalf of my fellow members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, I want to thank the community for the tremendous turn out for our 4th annual spaghetti dinner and pie and cake auction.

October 3, 2017
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Our friends Paul and Corey Ferry moved from Parks/Williams to St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands last year and were enjoying their dream to live/retire there.

September 26, 2017
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Next year is a new examination cycle for the amateur radio technician license.

September 26, 2017
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For some time, a small group has been trying to form an emergency communications group using the various radio services allowed by the Federal Communications Commission.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News August 22, 2017
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After reading this past week’s paper and specifically, the story about the City Budget, I am writing to say something I should have said sooner…

July 18, 2017
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On July 4, the Williams Fire Department initiated a fireworks show after a 10-year hiatus.

July 11, 2017
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Williams is Awesome series continues with a talk July 6 in the city council chambers at 3:30 p.m.

July 3, 2017
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The Williams Public Library is partnering with the Kaibab National Forest to present a series of programs to kids more than six years old to introduce them to Williams and its surrounding area.

June 20, 2017
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Do you realize Ash Fork taxpayers, that for the past 11 months, the Ash Fork Sanitary Board has spent just 151 minutes conducting their meetings?

May 23, 2017
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In 1954, U.S. Route 66 was expanded in Williams Arizona with two lanes running east and two to the west creating the “Loop” and a classic automotive sensation was set in motion.

May 16, 2017
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The Ash Fork Sanitary District removed “Call to the Public” from their April agenda.

May 9, 2017