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Cell tower gets OK from county supervisors

Cell tower gets OK from county supervisors

The Daily Courier (Prescott, AZ) — The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors approved a wireless use permit for a proposed 67-foot cell tower - designed to look like a pine tree - at its meeting on Wednesday, March 6. AT&T is seeking to build the tower.

Businesses keep their cool through snowstorm

Businesses keep their cool through snowstorm

The Daily Courier (Prescott, AZ) — Dread it. Run from it. The "snow-pocalypse" still arrived. Prescott Valley Ace Hardware and Prescott True Value were there to match the storm and meet the demand from customers looking to beat the snow. Ice Melt has been the best seller at the Ace Hardware, and it's what people call in the most about, said General Manager Tara Long.

Inventor creates new golf training aid, Prescott jobs

Inventor creates new golf training aid, Prescott jobs

The Daily Courier (Prescott, AZ) — A Prescott inventor has created a tool to help golfers improve their game, and he is making a point to keep his business local and create new jobs.

Need2Know: New boutique business open; wine bar opening; restaurant could open soon

Need2Know: New boutique business open; wine bar opening; restaurant could open soon

The Daily Courier (Prescott, AZ) — A weekly feature informing the public what is happening within the business community

County falls shy of top on list of highest paid administrators in state

County falls shy of top on list of highest paid administrators in state

The Daily Courier (Prescott, AZ) — A story comparing and contrasting the salaries of every County Administrator in Arizona

Comic books, superhero films: How the movies affect sales

Comic books, superhero films: How the movies affect sales

The Daily Courier (Prescott, AZ) — Finding out if superhero movies affect comic book sales

Snowstorm kept zoo staff on their toes

Snowstorm kept zoo staff on their toes

The Daily Courier (Prescott, AZ) — The snowpocalypse hit Prescott, not like a ton of bricks, but as a blanket covering everything in feet of white powder. Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary was no exception. Zoo staff worked tirelessly to make sure the animals were safe and the zoo could open again.

City of Prescott, its inhabitants returning to normal after snowstorm

City of Prescott, its inhabitants returning to normal after snowstorm

The Daily Courier (Prescott, AZ) — Recapping the snow storm that hit Prescott in February.

Heritage Park Zoo raises more than $8K on day 1 of 'Lew Loves the Zoo' event

Heritage Park Zoo raises more than $8K on day 1 of 'Lew Loves the Zoo' event

The Daily Courier (Prescott, AZ) — Recapping the fundraising event "Lew Loves the Zoo"

Postal prices take big jump; first-class stamps now 55 cents

Postal prices take big jump; first-class stamps now 55 cents

The Daily Courier (Prescott, AZ) — Informing the public about the rise in stamp prices.

Life coach Deborah Peterson kicks off first 'Readiness Boot Camp'

Life coach Deborah Peterson kicks off first 'Readiness Boot Camp'

The Daily Courier (Prescott, AZ) — The Yavapai County Contractors Association is trying something new to provide young adults with the training needed to join the workforce. It is a boot camp, not in the style of "Full Metal Jacket," but one that teaches trade skills to participants, ages 18-24. The Job Readiness Bootcamp, which launched on Jan.