Pumpkin patches Oct 11, 2009
Apple Annie's Orchard, 2081 W. Hardy Road, Willcox. $3; free for children 2 and under. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
49 favorite Arizona getaways Oct 6, 2009
But some growers are finding they can make delicious wine by planting in the cooler region just south of Sedona and in the hills around Sonoita and Willcox in southern Arizona ... You see the ground where this happened at Fort Bowie National Historic Site southeast of Willcox. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Fall classic: Aspens over Hart Prairie, Flagstaff. Oct 2, 2009
From Willcox, take Arizona 186 about 30 miles southeast to Arizona 181, which you take east about 4 miles to FR 42. Hike. (AZCentral -- Travel)
$250,000 bond set for 3 held on drug charges Sep 25, 2009
Arrested in connection with the incident were 29-year-old Jose Antonio Valencia of Willcox and 22-year-old Armondo Avel Rivas of Bowie. The two are each charged with three felony counts of possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana for sale, and transportation of marijuana. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Benson soccer team coming together Sep 24, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009. Team huddle: Members of 2009 Benson Bobcats' soccer team get hyped up before competition. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
For admiral, time in state is a visit home Sep 19, 2009
Allen also has great memories of Willcox, where my Great-Uncle Peck owned the Texaco station, he told the Range News ... Giffords talked about her mother, who attended school in Willcox while her father worked for the railroad. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
State sees a decline in fuel prices Sep 19, 2009
Willcox saw gas prices decrease from 2. 55 to 2. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Obert's picks Sep 17, 2009
Willcox vs. PEORIA ACCELERATED at Glendale Copper Canyon. Saturday. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Cochise County Fair begins next Thursday Sep 17, 2009
Strongin said Clay is married to a Willcox girl and is really looking forward to performing at the fair. They are a very high energy five-piece country band which features Clay Mac on the fiddle, Strongin said. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Golden aspens at Hart Prairie north of Flagstaff. Sep 17, 2009
In the Chiricahua Mountains southeast of Willcox, you'll find oak, ash, maple and aspen. Near Flagstaff, the best sites include Hart Prairie Road about a mile beyond the Snowbowl ski area. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Ornate box turtle numbers seem to decline Sep 15, 2009
The don t touch rule includes collecting box turtles for the annual Willcox turtle race. Though Game and Fish hasn t been in touch with city officials about the no-contact rule, some people may have had their turtles as pets prior to the 2005 ruling. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Chiricahuas: The view from Cathedral Vista. Sep 15, 2009
Where: From central Phoenix, take Interstate 10 east past Tucson to Willcox, then take Arizona 186 about 38 miles to the monument entrance. Admission: $5 per person. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Pick apples on Grandparents Day Sep 10, 2009
Grandparents Day at Apple Annie's, Willcox ... Grandparents Day at Apple Annie's, Willcox ... What better way to celebrate National Grandparents Day on Sunday, Sept. 13, than with a trip to Apple Annie's Orchard in Willcox. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Huge marijuana load found in truck after rollover Sep 10, 2009
Arizona Department of Public Safety officers responded to an accident scene Tuesday night on State Route 181 near Sunizona, which is about 40 miles south of Willcox. The DPS says it appeared the driver of the pickup lost control for an unknown reason. (FOX 11, AZ)
2 convicted in baseball-bat killing Sep 9, 2009
BISBEE A jury of 12 people found two men guilty of the June 2008 murder of a man near Willcox on Tuesday ... Gleason s body was found the next day in an area northwest of Willcox, under a mesquite tree with his wrists and ankles tied behind his back, according to deputy county attorney Roger Contreras. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
On Your Mind Sep 7, 2009
What about us in the more rural areas where the impact is even greater; the Tombstone checkpoint, and Highway 90 outside Sierra Vista, and Kansas Settlement toward Willcox. We don t deserve the attention. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Group collects gifts for needy youngsters Sep 7, 2009
We ll be working with Benson, Willcox, Safford, Elfrida and Bisbee. There are people in each of those communities serving as collection coordinators, responsible for gathering the shoe boxes and bringing them to Sierra Vista. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Jury returns Tuesday in double trial Sep 6, 2009
Israel Otero and John Romero are charged with first-degree murder of Patrick Glea son and physical evidence tampering at a home along El Sol Lane near Willcox in June 2008 ... Romero is accused of driving a pickup containing Gleason and dumping the body by a gate in a deserted area near Willcox. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Notable Border Patrol actions Sep 6, 2009
On Thursday, Border Patrol agents assigned to the Willcox Station had a male El Salvadoran national in Custody. Fingerprint record checks revealed the man had been arrested on an ccusation of sexual abuse, sexual contact and a class D felony. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Proof of guilt or bad rap? Jury informed of jailhouse lyrics allegedly written by slaying suspect Sep 5, 2009
BISBEE A man charged with committing a Willcox-area murder last year allegedly wrote a rap song about the incident, according to testimony in Cochise County Superior Court on Thursday. Israel Otero and John Romero are currently on trial, accused of the first-degree murder of Patrick Gleason and tampering with physical evidence at a residence along El Sol Lane near Willcox on June 2, 2008 ... Patrick Martinez of Willcox testified that he heard Otero sing a rap in the county jail in Bisbee in... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
LDS conference: The St. David Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a conference to reorganize the presidency that serves the nearly 3,000 members in the area. Curtis Nolan of Willcox was unanimously sustained as President of the stake with Mark Fenn, Benson, and Lance Bryant, of St. David, as his counselors. (Submitted photo.) Sep 5, 2009
Curtis Nolan of Willcox was unanimously sustained as President of the stake with Mark Fenn, Benson, and Lance Bryant, of St. David, as his counselors. (Submitted photo. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Tombstone truck injuries spur charge Sep 4, 2009
RW Wood was taken to Willcox for processing and then transferred to the Bisbee county jail, Talvy said. He was taken into custody on Tuesday, charged with the three counts of aggravated assault. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Douglas teen stopped at border with more than 500 pounds of marijuana Sep 3, 2009
On Monday evening, August 24, at about 8:40 P.M., a DPS officer stopped a 1994 Ford Pickup traveling westbound on I-10 at milepost 338, two miles west of Willcox, for following too close and having a cracked windshield. In the vehicle was 381 pounds of marijuana. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
I-10 rollover near Benson leads to blocked lane Sep 3, 2009
One person was taken to a hospital in Willcox for treatment. 2009 The Associated Press. (FOX 11, AZ)
City ponders takeover of transportation program Sep 3, 2009
In April, CCS did shut a similar program down in Willcox. Until the shutdown date, CCS had provided services in Willcox for 26 years. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Patrick Ledger Sep 3, 2009
The Class-A member cooperatives include the five in Arizona; Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative in Willcox, Duncan Valley Electric Cooperative in Duncan, Graham County Electric Cooperative in Pima, Trico Electric Cooperative in Marana, Mohave Electric Cooperative in Bullhead City, and the California member, Anza Electric Cooperative in Anza. SWTC employs 47 people. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Weekend road trips Sep 1, 2009
Roadtrip events this weekend. Roadtrip events this weekend. (AZCentral -- Travel)
County prepares to give flu shots Sep 1, 2009
Willcox Health Department: 450 S. Haskell Ave. Telephone: (520) 384-7100. Saturday, Sept. 12: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Electric bills will rise $9 a month Aug 30, 2009
Study costs more wrote on Aug 29, 2009 5:27 AM:" A small group of people whose real objection is that the line is in their backyard caused the delay in building the line that is much needed. Most of us in Sonoita want this line. This study is going to cost at least $250,000 plus delays always add costs. All of us are going to pay for this delay. That means everyone in Sierra Vista, and Benson and Willcox and everywhere. And I understand even the ACC staff said the line should be built. The... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Marijuana busts on area roads yield at least 1,100 pounds Aug 29, 2009
The truck was traveling west on Interstate 10 west of Willcox. The pickup was found to be carrying 381 pounds of marijuana, officers said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Around Town: You’ve got to pick a pocket or two! Aug 27, 2009
It seems the lodge hosted a Texas barbecue and dance that included Elks dignitaries such as Arizona State First Vice President Curt Brown and his wife Nadene; Al Skorupski, Arizona Elks Association news editor, and his wife Diane from Tucson; Richard Regalada, exalted ruler for the Willcox Lodge No. 2131, and wife Christa; and Dennis Scanlan, exalted ruler for Nogales Lodge No. 1397, and his wife Valerie. Many guests ended up behind bars, but it was all for a good cause. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Education panel: Ban paddling of Arizona schoolchildren Aug 27, 2009
Willcox Unified District. Wilson Elementary District. (AZCentral)
Willcox murder case is under way Aug 26, 2009
BISBEE A two-week trial started Monday for two men charged in a 2008 Willcox murder case in Cochise County Superior Court. Israel Morales Otero and John Edward Romero are facing counts of first-degree murder of Patrick Gleason, 43, and tampering with physical evidence at a residence along El Sol Lane in June of last year. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Relics returned to Fort Bowie Aug 26, 2009
Fort Bowie is located south of the towns of Willcox and Bowie. From Interstate 10, take highway 186, south of Willcox to Apache Pass Road. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Border Patrol arrests 44 illegals near Douglas Aug 26, 2009
And, on Monday, agents assigned to the Willcox station arrested an illegal immigrant from Mexico near Willcox. During an interview, the individual admitted he had belonged to the West Side gang in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
3 fun things to do this weekend Aug 25, 2009
Willcox: Grape Stomp. Enjoy the cool sensation of fresh grapes squishing between your toes during the third annual Grape Stomp at Coronado Vineyards in Willcox on Aug. 29. (AZCentral -- Travel)
What's Happening (71) Aug 24, 2009
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is setting up its summer schedule for the AARP Driver Safety Program (formerly AARP55 Alive/Mature Driving) for the Willcox and Benson areas ... Volunteers are sought to drive area residents to medical appointments in Sierra Vista, Tucson and Willcox. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Watered and wild, a grand little canyon Aug 23, 2009
East Entrance Requires a three-hour car trip, including the last 30 miles on a dirt road to the ghost town of Klondyke; the closest restaurants and grocery stores are in Willcox (90 miles) or Safford (60). Tucson is 150 miles; Phoenix 190. (Boston Globe)
Online sales pay off for former caterers Aug 22, 2009
50), made with beef from grass-fed steers from Willcox. While several independent restaurants have suffered with the lagging economy, Essence has managed to survive the summer drought, the couple said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Of pitches & fields Aug 21, 2009
Then Nogales came aboard, as did Willcox, and heading into the 2009 season, Thatcher and Safford are entering the league. The Sierra Vista program grew to 245 players in all classifications in 2004 and went to more than 300 in 2005, though they still weren t allowed any city facilities for practice. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Cochise Community Foundation invites grant applications Aug 18, 2009
Sept. 2: City of Willcox Library Meeting Room, 207 W. Maley St. Willcox. Sept. 3: Cochise College Room 900, 901 N. Colombo Ave., Sierra Vista. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Ranchers has a beef with trespassers after freed cattle cause two wrecks Aug 15, 2009
not likely wrote on Aug 14, 2009 2:26 PM:" Joan, there is no liability on the part of the rancher, it's open range; the only no-fence district in this county is around Willcox. The liability is with the driver; the rancher can collect damages from the driver. He's concerned because he'd hate to see anyone hurt and because it costs him time and money to keep mending fences and to have dead/injured cattle. Can't a person just be concerned because a dangerous situation is unnecessarily created by a... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Arizona Railroad Group Becomes ARG Trans Aug 15, 2009
SPSR also provides switching service for UP customers at Willcox, Ariz. San Pedro & Southwestern's chief sources of traffic are agricultural chemicals, feed grains and building products. (PR Newswire)
Patsy Nell (Pat) Mortensen Aug 13, 2009
A move back to the Glenwood area was later in store where Jay came along, then the final move with Forest Service to Kingston, before moving to Willcox, AZ in 1962. In Willcox, Pat went to work for Pete Jensen at his insurance agency, working there for many years. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Want to see elk? Here's where. Aug 13, 2009
" Details: Oatman Chamber of Commerce, 928-768-6222 or . Grand Canyon National Park Throughout the Grand Canyon you can encounter wondrous wildlife, including condors that ride the wind and perch at the edge of the gorge. But visitors at Mather Campground, on the South Rim, frequently encounter critters that walk right into their camps. Unfazed by the commotion and lured by grassy patches and water puddles near campsite spigots, mule deer wander alongside tents and trailers. Here you'll also see... (AZCentral -- Travel)
$1.5M boosts county border efforts Aug 13, 2009
Other Cochise County law enforcement agencies that participate in the program include the police departments of Huachuca City, Douglas, Bisbee, Benson, Willcox and Sierra Vista, as well as the Tombstone Marshal s Office. Font Size. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Robin Recommends: Fun things to do Aug 11, 2009
This means using environmentally friendly practices such as recycling and using Arizona-grown produce from Willcox and Green Valley. Right now, take the family and save 50 percent on a second room. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Bashas' announces 14 more store closings Aug 11, 2009
Food City: 900 N. Rex Allen Drive, Willcox. Grocery woes. (AZCentral -- Business)
Bashas to close 14 more stores statewide Aug 11, 2009
900 N. Rex Allen Drive, Willcox. AJ s stores. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
No numbers, no problem Aug 8, 2009
They open the season with a scrimmage Aug. 21 at Warren Ballpark against Willcox, tentatively scheduled for 6 p.m.. Herald/Review sports editor Matt Hickman can be reached at 515-4612 or by e-mail at. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Summer turns up the heaton area shelters Aug 8, 2009
Willcox: (520) 457-2545. Herald/Review reporter Derek Jordan can be reached at 515-4680 or by e-mail at. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
No comments posted. Aug 6, 2009
When our granddaughter was in high school, we took girls to Willcox to play in Bobby Sox League ... What a fun time we had and I found out how nice Willcox people were. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Good job All-Stars Aug 6, 2009
The All-Stars got off to a rough start at the District 8 tournament in Willcox dropping their first game while using five different pitchers. These kids and their coaches found a way to battle back through the consolation bracket winning five straight games including two straight over the team that beat them in the first round. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Hog Wild in Cottonwood is famous for ribs. Aug 5, 2009
Great barbecue all around Arizona. Great barbecue all around Arizona. (AZCentral -- Travel)
W. Lane Rogers Aug 4, 2009
His historical columns were a must read in the San Pedro Valley News-Sun and the Willcox Range News. Lane was in his 17th year as historical columnist for Arizona Capitol Times. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Tourism agencies share award for video Aug 3, 2009
From left to right are: Kathy Smith, Willcox; Gussie Motter, Cochise County; Bob Nilson, Benson; Ilona Smerekanich, Bisbee; Kym A. Hall, National Park Service; Kay Daggett, Sierra Vista; Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer; Sherry Henry, director of the Arizona Office of Tourism; and Mark Stanton, deputy director of the Arizona Office of Tourism. (Photo provided by Cochise County Tourism Council). (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
3 comment(s) Aug 2, 2009
Saturday, August 01, 2009. Man faces 16 domestic violent related counts. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Government meetings Aug 2, 2009
The board will hold a public hearing regarding liquor-license applications from Emilio Cornejo for K-S Family Store in Willcox. Sierra Vista Unified School District Governing Board, regular meeting: 6 p.m., Administration Building, 3555 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Man faces 16 domestic violent related counts Jul 30, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009. Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 7:33 PM CDT Thelma Grimes/San Pedro Valley News-Sun. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
AEPCO, EPA agree on Apache Station coal ash waste sites (115) Jul 27, 2009
(Carol Broeder is a reporter at the the Arizona Range News in Willcox. . (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Parkinson's disease (9) Jul 26, 2009
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is setting up its summer schedule for the AARP Driver Safety Program (formerly AARP55 Alive/Mature Driving) for the Willcox and Benson areas ... A Direct Farm Marketing ic Certification Workshop will be held at Willcox City Hall, 101 S. Railroad Ave., in Willcox on Monday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to noon. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Cochise County girls qualify for Cinderella pageant in Dallas Jul 25, 2009
Daniella Pando of Willcox, Jasmine Pedroza of Douglas and Renee Romo of Sierra Vista were to travel to Dallas for the event ... Cinderella tots (ages 3-6 years): Daniella Pando of Willcox was crowned the overall Arizona state Cinderella tot winner as well as overall charm girl, ages 7-8; Jasmine Pedroza of Douglas placed in the top 5 as third alternate and alternate charm girl, ages 5-6; Maritza Ja Jimenez of Sierra Vista won overall photogenic tot. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Willcox Food City open despite Bashas' Chapter 11 filing (201) Jul 23, 2009
Willcox Food City open despite Bashas' Chapter 11 filing ... Bashas' Family of Stores, the parent company of Food City, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but the Willcox store will remain open ... All other stores in the statewide chain, including the Food City in Willcox, will remain open and continue regular operations. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
County says noto new prison Jul 22, 2009
Willcox was interested in the proposal but doubted the deadline of close of business Friday could be met, according to Supervisor Richard Searle. Font Size. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
What border residents think of migrants and Minutemen Jul 21, 2009
Maryann Vell, 78, is a border activist from up near Willcox who travels down to volunteer in the project twice a week. Border problems are nothing new, she says, but now there are too many coming too fast. (FOX 11, AZ)
