Column: North Korea unlucky with rockets and suitcases
North Korea's rocket launch fizzled Friday when it fell in the ocean only two minutes after lift-off. They can't catch a break. Two years ago the North Koreans made a nuclear bomb that fits in a...
View ArticleHow Medicare covers hospice care
Coping with terminal illness can be very difficult, both for the patient and his or her loved ones.
View ArticleColumn: MIM's the word for music historians
Hello, music lovers! That was the cheery greeting of a half-century or so ago to audiences by Spike Jones while planting his tongue (in cheek) as a bombastic sarcastic. ...
View ArticleWhat is it, where is it? ~ April 17
The Daily Courier's Community Page on Tuesdays features "What is it, where is it?" - photographs from the local area that we encourage readers to figure out.
View ArticleThis Week at the Y
Visit www.prescottymca.org for complete information regarding the YMCA's programs and activities.
View ArticleColumn: Agents' behavior OK with one ex-president happy with agents
HOLLYWOOD - God bless America, and how's everybody? The Secret Service was humiliated into recalling agents from Colombia Friday when one agent drank all night with a hooker in a hotel room, sparking a...
View ArticlePair is well-'Matched' in play that inspired 'Hello, Dolly'
Dolly Levi (Lindy Slater) is a matchmaker who pretends to find a mate for local tycoon and notorious skinflint Horace Vandergelder (Tyler Anderson), while scheming to become his wife herself.
View ArticleBlack Canyon City opens new nature park to public for Earth Day
Black Canyon City on Yavapai County's southern border is celebrating Earth Day by opening the new Heritage Park along the Agua Fria River to the public.
View ArticleMingus camp teaches teens about nature
Teens have a great opportunity to learn about nature at a local camp this summer.
View ArticleRabid bat bites Dewey angler at Alamo Lake
An angler from Dewey was bitten by a rabid bat April 8 at the south end of Alamo Lake near Wenden while fishing from a boat.
View ArticleNational parks free next week
The National Park Service invites visitors to enjoy, explore, and share America's national parks for free during National Park Week April 21-29.
View ArticleSpring workshops help locals preserve ranching heritage
PRESCOTT - The Central Arizona Land Trust is offering two workshops in Prescott this spring that promote the preservation of agriculture, ranching lands and lifestyles.
View ArticleBring Fido to YHS Walk for the Animals Saturday at Embry-Riddle
The Yavapai Humane Society (YHS) First Walk for the Animals is Saturday, April 21, at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
View ArticleSummer hawk species are returning to the area
Last week I led a bird-watching trip on one of those very windy spring days.
View ArticleChristian/country singer Steve Richard to perform Friday at Heights Church
Steve Richard, the 2009 Inspirational Country Music New Artist of the Year, will perform for the first time in Prescott in a concert Friday at Heights Church.
View ArticleUnited Animal Friends 'Superstar of the Week' - Princess
Princess is currently not looking her best because some bad mats on her body had to be shaved. She has requested she be adopted into a home that is willing to keep her fur looking its best. After all,...
View ArticleArt a la Carte talk features 'Almost Edible Ceramics'
"Almost Edible Ceramics" by Eric Boos will be the topic of Art a la Carte's informational talk about art 10 a.m. Saturday at Yavapai College .
View ArticleCircle L Ranch featured pet: Atlas
Atlas is a 3-year-old Shar Pei/ Chow mix. He's a very handsome fellow who has been at Circle L Ranch for his entire life, and although he loves all the people there, he would really like to find a...
View ArticleColumn: Marathoners hit the ground running
HOLLYWOOD - God bless America, and how's everybody? The Boston Marathon was run in such high heat Sunday that many runners dropped out before it started.
View ArticleEvents throughout the county mark Earth Day this weekend
Citizens who want to do more for the health of the Earth have several ready-made opportunities this weekend.
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