PINETOP-LAKESIDE — The Wall That Heals, a 375-foot long replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, will arrive in Show Low on Tuesday, Oct. 26 with Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex (MMRC) on Woodland Road as its final destination until the end of the month. Read more
News
CHANDLER — The White Mountain Independent received many awards Oct. 9 at the Arizona Newspapers Association… Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE — Standing in front of a full house of moviegoers who turned out to see Hashtag Blessed th… Read more
With White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirming on Tuesday that the Biden administration has been qui… Read more
SANDERS —Wade Curtis Carter, 48 pleaded guilty on Oct. 12 in the Apache County Superior Court to murdering … Read more
SPRINGERVILLE — Christmas tree permits for the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests are available to purchase… Read more
SNOWFLAKE — This year was Snowflake's 21st annual Harvest Fest at Pioneer Park. Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE—In the second part of coverage of US Sen. Mark Kelly’s recent visit to the White Mountains… Read more
TAYLOR — “A treasure trove for genealogists, the ‘Taylor, Arizona Family Historical Photos and Early Life i… Read more
SNOWFLAKE/TAYLOR — The Taylor town council held their regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 9. Read more
COVID-19 booster shots have been approved for high-risk people who got a Pfizer shot at least six months ag… Read more
The story headlined “PTLS P&Z appointments bring up issues for council” published in the Oct. 19, 2021 … Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE — Community Development Director Jeremiah Loyd requested council approve the re-appointmen… Read more
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Sports
SNOWFLAKE — The Lobos started Friday’s game strong with Rhett Wengert running 45 yards on the kickoff. Camden Brimhall followed it up with a 20-yard gain. The Winslow Bulldogs managed to stop the next series of plays, but they couldn’t stop a 32-yard kick from Sam Crockett.
Arizona News
SHOW LOW — The White Mountains has been chosen as the location for the Department of Arizona VFW and Auxiliary Fall Conference this year. The … Read more
PHOENIX — The story of the Navajo Code Talkers, who played a crucial role in US victories during World War II, will now be permanently memoria… Read more
SHOW LOW — Reading is cool and fun in downtown Show Low in the newly revamped library. Read more
SHOW LOW — Northland Pioneer College Show Low campus’ Practical Nursing program was just ranked as one of the top in the state by the website … Read more
Police
Letters to the Editor
Colin Powell, 84, was a great American. Read more
I read the article about Senator Mark Kelly’s recent visit with local officials and the media. We are so glad when one of the elected folks co… Read more
Thank you Mr. Martin for your response (10/15/21) to a letter to the editor by Ms. Lockheart (10/5/21). Your due diligence in researching the … Read more
I can at least agree with frequent letter writer Dr. Jarrin on one thing. We may be facing the end of American democracy as we know it althoug… Read more
If you have concerns that elections were stolen, you might have felt disappointment with recent audits in Georgia and Maricopa County. “What a… Read more
Education
Snowflake — After just two years of sweeping changes by school leadership, the George Washington Academy in Snowflake has gone from being ranked an F school to an A school by the Arizona Department of Education. One of the main reasons for GWA’s dramatic turnaround is implementation of the S… Read more
Computer classes are held from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Mondays at the Show Low Library, 181 N. Ninth St. Read more
Three White Mountain women, on scholarships from Native Women Scholars, earned high honors recently at colleges and universities. Read more
Local Entertainment
Obituaries
James Lee Serrano, 74, passed away September 20, 2021 in Lakeside, Arizona. He was born September 19, 1947 and had just celebrated h…
Henry "Jack" McWilliams passed away September 30, 2021 in Show Low, AZ. He was born March 23, 1943 in Leesville, Louisana.
Luther Preston Sloane, 77, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 in Springerville. He was born January 24, 1944 in Colllinsville, Al…
Robert E. Clawson "Dusty" Passed away on Oct. 11 2021. Born in McNary on May 29 1954 He was a lifelong resident in our community, a …
Richard Daniel Tapia was born November 13, 1953 in Los Angeles, California. The son of Manuel Tapia and Helen Saiz, he was one of tw…
River Jonathan Lewis entered eternal rest, surrounded by his loved ones on October 14, 2021 in Globe, AZ. He was born on March 15, 1…
Tara Lynn Haws, 56, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Eagar. She was born December 30, 1964 at Lajes Field Air Force Base, A…
Gerald Arlan Mead, 85, went home to Jesus October 06, 2021 in Rheinfelden, Germany. Gerald was born May 10, 1936, in Minneapolis, Mi…
Glenn Moore Fall passed away October 15, 2021 at Haven of Lakeside. He was born August 20, 1939 in Fort Apache, Arizona.
Outdoors
PINETOP — All golfers are invited to play the 35th annual Blue Ridge Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament to be held Saturday, May 4, at the White… Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE – The White Mountains Chapter of the Arizona State University Alumni Association, together with the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside,… Read more
GREER — For several years Jim Weiland, Ski Bike Supervisor at Sunrise Park Resort, has been part of a program called Sunrise Adaptive Sports f… Read more
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