Fourteen newly enrolled Yavapai College students have been awarded full tuition and fee scholarships for the College’s nursing or radiologic technology degree programs. Twelve scholarships were provided by the Jewish Community Foundation of Prescott and two by the Margaret T. Morris Foundation. … [Read more...] about YC Students Receiving Scholarships
Yarnell Recovery Underway
Yarnell residents have announced their recovery efforts are underway. Groundbreaking happened this weekend with a celebration at the Yarnell Hill Fire Department Saturday afternoon. Roy and Stacy Pizzirusso are rebuilding their site-built, single-family Glen Ilah home following this summer’s … [Read more...] about Yarnell Recovery Underway
Sharlot Hall Presenting Views from the Flying Carpet
“The engine is the heart of an aeroplane, but the pilot is its soul.” ~ Greg Brown If we could see the world from the edge of a flying carpet, how could we ever measure it again? On September 21, Sharlot Hall Museum will take visitors to a world rarely visited by humans. For 40 years, Greg Brown … [Read more...] about Sharlot Hall Presenting Views from the Flying Carpet
Embracing the Region’s Western Heritage
True West Magazine named Prescott the third most western town in America. The honor does not come as a surprise to residents and business owners in Prescott. Many folks hold dear the western culture. In fact, western culture bolsters Prescott's economy. "Prescott is a wonderful place for Old West … [Read more...] about Embracing the Region’s Western Heritage
Serving the Quad Cities’ Four-Legged Clientele
Donna Holick and Charlotte Peters love animals. They love animals so much they decided to open a store just for them called Whiskers Barkery in Prescott. Holick is no stranger to the business. She has been doing it since age 16, when she worked for a local pet store. Then she had her own shop for 20 … [Read more...] about Serving the Quad Cities’ Four-Legged Clientele
Granting Local Girl a Wish
Make-A-Wish Arizona and the Prescott YMCA have come together to surprise wish kid Paula Pratt, 12, with a year membership for her and her family for the YMCA. Paula, who was diagnosed at 18 months with a life-threatening seizure disorder, had brain surgery in 2012 but is moving forward in her care, … [Read more...] about Granting Local Girl a Wish
It was August in Chicago when 18-year-old Jason Parkis, on his first day on the job in heating and air conditioning, found himself in the attic of a 100-year-old farmhouse during one of the hottest days on record. “It was 90 some degrees with 100 percent humidity and I was wrapping duct work with … [Read more...] about
How Does the Internet Work?
So after you click “Send” in your email, what really happens? Where does it go and how does it all get there? While email and the Internet can be complicated, they don’t have to be a mystery. To briefly summarize, the Internet is a connection of multiple computers connected to each other – a global … [Read more...] about How Does the Internet Work?
Cleaning Up Credit for a Home Purchase
In the past decade, thousands of people living in the Quad Cities have gone through a foreclosure, short sale, or bankruptcy. While each is very difficult and all are drastic steps to take, they are sometimes necessary for people to become financially stable and economically productive in the … [Read more...] about Cleaning Up Credit for a Home Purchase
Measuring Thyroid Function
Tired and sluggish? Dry skin and hair? Need more sleep? Colder than others? Gain weight easily? If so, you may be one of the 30 percent of the United States population that has a thyroid hormone dysfunction. You also may be one of the many people treated for thyroid problems, but due to what look … [Read more...] about Measuring Thyroid Function
