Billie Orr has made a habit of becoming involved in her community, no matter where she lives. That’s definitely true in Prescott, where for the past five years she has served on the Prescott City Council, elected the first time in 2015 and re-elected in 2019. Since 2017, she served as mayor … [Read more...] about Local Leader Billie Orr Makes Impact on Prescott
Ray Newton
Low-Income Housing to Accommodate Local Families
Dozens of apartments currently under construction are designed to benefit low-income families from the Quad Cities area under local, state and federal guidelines. Creekview Village Apartments, a 72-unit family apartment complex, will provide affordable rental housing for tenants. Located at 519 … [Read more...] about Low-Income Housing to Accommodate Local Families
Bashford Courts Renovation Expected to be Completed This Month
Renovation of the Bashford Courts Atrium Mall in historic downtown Prescott is expected to be completed this month. Located in the Bashford-Burmister building on Gurley Street, the popular retail center of specialty shops is undergoing an estimated $350,000 renovation. Craig Hannay, through his … [Read more...] about Bashford Courts Renovation Expected to be Completed This Month
ERAU Named One of Arizona’s Top 125 Companies for Employees
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (ERAU) has been named one of the “Top 125 Companies in Arizona to Work For,” based on results of a statewide survey sponsored by the Arizona Commerce Authority and Republic Media, which partnered with Best Companies Group (BCG) and BestCompaniesAZ. It … [Read more...] about ERAU Named One of Arizona’s Top 125 Companies for Employees
Halfway ‘Home’ – Literally and Figuratively
Tom Biel, executive vice president of Touchmark at the Ranch, has a gleam in his eye and broad smile when he tells prospective buyers that the upper-end retirement living facility is half complete. He is right on two counts. First, more than 50 percent of the 45 single-family homes and even … [Read more...] about Halfway ‘Home’ – Literally and Figuratively
Valuing, Protecting the Verde River
Yavapai-Apache leader shares spiritual beliefs about water, urges awareness The Verde River should be treated as “a living spiritual entity,” says Yavapai-Apache Director of Cultural Resources Vincent Randall. Randall was the featured speaker at the Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) at a May … [Read more...] about Valuing, Protecting the Verde River
Housing Arizona’s Softball Hall of Fame
What could be more appropriate in “The Softball Capital of Arizona” than the Arizona Softball Hall of Fame? That is what is in the Grace Sparkes Activity Center at 824 E. Gurley Street in Prescott. For the past 12 years, memorabilia paying tribute to renowned Arizona softball players – male … [Read more...] about Housing Arizona’s Softball Hall of Fame
Prescott Scores with Softball Women’s World Series
Prescott, already known as the “Softball Capital of Arizona,” just hit another home run to bolster that image. The city has been selected by the National Softball Association (NSA) as the site for the women’s 2017 Southwest World Series, July 11-16. It is the first time NSA has designated the … [Read more...] about Prescott Scores with Softball Women’s World Series
Seen By Millions, Recognized by Many
Most of us can go shopping locally or travel throughout the country and generally be anonymous. Not so with Alice Ferris. Prescott residents may know Ferris because of her longtime “hands-on” commitment to fundraising, strategic planning and leadership training at the Highlands Center for … [Read more...] about Seen By Millions, Recognized by Many
Women’s Air Race Classic Taking Off From Prescott
The 40th annual Air Race Class (ARC) for women pilots will see approximately 55 teams from throughout the country and the world take to the skies in the only race of its kind in the United States. Officially, the race begins with take-offs early on June 21 at the Prescott Municipal Airport. The … [Read more...] about Women’s Air Race Classic Taking Off From Prescott