By Shawn White In a vibrant celebration of academic excellence, the Winslow Unified School District Governing Board honored the achievements of its students during the board meeting on March 6. Among the celebrated were participants of the recent county spelling bee, with special acknowledgment given to Shaunce’ Yellowhair, the District Spelling Bee Champion. Yellowhair’s victory earned her the opportunity […]
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Winslow man sentenced to 15 years for shooting, burglary
A Winslow man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attacking and shooting a man while he was asleep in bed with the shooter’s ex-girlfriend. On March 5, Angus Prine, 26, was sentenced in Navajo County Superior Court to 15 years in prison on one count each of burglary, aggravated assault and misconduct involving weapons. […]
HUSD board approves employee salary increases
By Talaina Kor The Holbrook Unified School District (HUSD) No. 3 Governing Board met last Tuesday, during which the board approved a 3% increase in salary for all certified teachers, administrators and salaried employees for the 2024-2025 contract year. The board also approved including a step increase for those qualifying on the Extra Duty Certified Faculty Placement Schedule for fine arts, […]
Hospital improvements presented at Good Morning Winslow
By Shawn White At the Winslow Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Good Morning Winslow meeting, Ashley Wilkie, outpatient services director at Little Colorado Medical Center (LCMC), and Bruce Cimafranca, the lab manager at LCMC, shared insights into the recent advancements and initiatives at the hospital aimed at enhancing healthcare services for the local community. Cimafranca discussed the profound impact of […]
NPC students named to the All-AZ Academic Team
Nine students from Northland Pioneer College (NPC), were among 77 community college students from around the state who were recognized on Feb. 28, at the State All-Arizona Academic Awards Ceremony in Tempe. The ceremony recognizes the outstanding academic achievements and distinguished leadership of students enrolled in Arizona’s community colleges. To be named to the All-AZ Academic Team, students must […]
Clay Springs man sentenced to 17 years in prison for sexual crimes against a toddler
A Clay Springs man has been sentenced in Navajo County Superior Court to 17 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections for sexual crimes against a 14-month-old relative. On Aug. 2, 2023, agents with Homeland Security Investigations, the primary investigative arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, notified the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Apprehension Team […]
Complaint filed against Dilkon chapter manager for multiple ethics violations
By Linda Kor Dilkon Chapter Manager Maggie Barton is facing an ethics complaint that could result in removal from office and repayment of funds that is alleged she embezzled. According to a complaint filed by the Navajo Nation Office of Ethics and Rules, Barton has been accused of awarding nearly $50,000 in chapter funds to the contracting company […]
Suspect arrested in crimes spanning years
At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 19, a Snowflake-Taylor Police officer located a golf cart driving in the vicinity of 400 West Street and Center Street in Taylor with no lights on. When the officer attempted to stop the golf cart, the driver identified as Byron Begay, 33, of Snowflake, took measures to evade police but was unsuccessful. […]