Legislators must begin allocating money and other critical resources to support Arizona’s families and children, according to more than 50 community leaders and activists during a Sept. 6 Prescott Town Hall. The statement was one of several made in response to the question, “If you could tell Arizona’s elected leaders just one thing about what … Read More…
After slightly more than a year of service from United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines, City officials have begun the renovation and ground-clearing process preliminary to the construction of a new airport terminal. The Prescott City Council approved a $58,350 contract with Ironwood Construction (dba Catclaw Contractors), to demolish and remove hangars and shade structures … Read More…
An economy that seems to be on the upswing, plus an aggressive marketing campaign by Kohan Retail Investment Group, has put the Prescott Gateway Mall in its best occupancy positon in years. Data released midsummer indicates that more than 25 new stories have opened in the past few months. Traffic to the 3250 Gateway Blvd. … Read More…
Editor’s Note: Jim and Linda Lee were the featured profile in the early summer 2019 issue of Prescott Living Magazine For 42 years, Prescott residents Jim and Linda Lee have shared their passion for the fine and performing arts, education, and health and science with the greater community — in fact, with Arizona. That enduring … Read More…
Aggressive marketing, coupled with an increased budget, is allowing the City of Prescott Tourism Office to invest even more in tourism promotion for the coming year. John Heiney, Community Outreach Manager for the City of Prescott, said information shared at the “Tourism Team Up” seminar hosted by the Smoki Museum in July, pointed out that … Read More…
The award-winning principal of the Prescott Lakes Parkway School (formerly known as Yavapai County Juvenile Detention School), continues garnering recognitions. Marvy McNeese was honored by the Arizona Correctional Educators (ACE) this summer for her successful efforts in increasing educational funding for students in short-term juvenile detention environments. Eva Dong, ACE President, presented McNeese with a … Read More…
A team effort led by Dorn Homes and the Coalition for Compassion and Justice (CCJ) of more than 50 contractors, vendors and suppliers is resulting in construction of two residential homes to provide housing for homeless people in the greater area. Collectively, more than $300,000 was contributed by generous donors to help fund construction, said … Read More…
Photo caption: Anytime Fitness Prescott is located on the southwest corner of Willow Creek Road and Sandretto Drive. The architectural rendering shows the exterior of the health and fitness center. (Courtesy image) The newest of the Anytime Fitness Center chain is set to open this fall opened in late September-early October at 3190 Willow Creek … Read More…
Agala banquet sponsored by the Prescott Unified School District Education Foundation (PUSDEF) in late April saw eight teachers and eight students honored as “extraordinary persons.” Five generations from the prominent Emmet Hicks and Taylor Hicks families also were recognized as outstanding PUSD alumni. The Rising Stars Banquet was the 4th annual fundraiser for the PUSDEF. … Read More…
The 12th annual Arizona Technology Council (AZTC) Leadership Retreat, Aug. 8-9, in Prescott will have high level executives from throughout Arizona gather for two days of deliberation about the future of technological opportunities in Arizona. The retreat was planned by Steve Zylstra, President and CEO of AZTC, and his associates. Those invited must hold the … Read More…