Fred “Charlie” Brown passed peacefully, April 15, 2024. He was born Nov. 29, 1946, to Felix ‘Bud’ and Laverne Brown.       He attended school in Holbrook, graduating from Holbrook High School in 1964. He was a member of the Roadrunner Band, also playing varsity football. Wrestling was his passion, and he was a state wrestling champion in the 180-pound division. He lettered in all his high school activities.       On March 6, 1999, he married Barbara Ballard.       Charlie was passionate ab ..read more

      Nellie Estella Simms went to her eternal heavenly home April 19, 2024. She was born April 27, 1930, in Parkersburg, W.Va., to Joseph and Estel Life. On Feb. 22, 1948, Nellie married Gene Simms, the love of her life and high school sweetheart and later moved to Arizona.       Nellie was preceded in death by her husband Gene, her parents; and six siblings.       A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Nellie is survived by daughters, Trudy (Gene) Coon and Deloras (Guy) Phillips; son, Kevin (Jayne) Simms; nine grandch ..read more

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      The following persons were cited, charged, or arrested by Winslow police officers recently. These persons are accused of committing criminal activity, but such accusations should raise no inference of guilt.       Monday and Tuesday, April 8-9: None listed.       Wednesday, April 10: Jerimiah Sangster, 44, indecent exposure and criminal nuisance; Adrian Begay, 45, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault, possession of drug paraphernalia, theft and violation of probation.   &nb ..read more

By Talaina Kor         The Navajo County Community College Governing Board held a regular meeting last Tuesday, at the end of which the board accepted President Chato Hazelbaker’s letter of resignation after reconvening from executive session. “Resigning from the college was a difficult decision,” stated Hazelbaker, “and the one thing that I wanted the college, as a whole, and the board to know is how much I appreciate working with you.” Hazelbaker expressed his thanks and added that the next board meeting, which will be in May, will be his final meeting. Dr ..read more

By Shawn White         Amanda Leonard, principal of Washington Elementary School, presented to the Winslow Unified School District’s Governing Board, voicing her findings and concerns about the current standards-based grading system’s effectiveness for fifth and sixth grades. In a detailed presentation to the school board, Leonard highlighted significant drawbacks identified through teacher feedback and her own experiences, advocating for a return to traditional grading methods for these grades.         Standards-based gradi ..read more

By Shawn White         Arizona is setting a new standard for election coverage with its innovative approach to the 2024 electoral debates. Spearheaded by the Arizona Media Association in collaboration with the Clean Elections Commission, this initiative aims to enhance voter engagement across the state through an unprecedented media partnership. This coalition marks the first time such a diverse group of media entities has come together to broadcast election debates, covering both primary and general elections.         The d ..read more

        Within days of a foreign exchange student arriving in his home, Levi Andrew Jackson, 40, of Clay Springs, began exhibiting inappropriate sexual behavior toward the 16-year-old boy. Within weeks, Jackson escalated to committing serious sexual offenses. On April 11, a Navajo County Superior Court jury found Jackson guilty of seven felony counts of sex crimes against the youth entrusted to his care.         In July 2022, Jackson and his family welcomed a young man from Chile into their home as part of a foreign exchange ..read more

        The newly organized Navajo County Hashknife Sheriff’s Posse is under new leadership and is currently recruiting members. This organization will be training members in search and rescue operations to serve Navajo County. Anyone interested in participating on the Hashknife Sheriff’s Posse is encouraged to obtain a membership application from Robert Black at 928-241-0042, Greg Long at 928-853-5958, Scott Self at 928-241-0200 or John Wehrman at 928-241-8054. The post Become a member of Hashknife Posse first appeared on The Tribune ..read more

      The Winslow Police Department received three reports of theft during the period of April 8-14, according to dispatcher reports. Persons who were cited, charged, or arrested by WPD officers in connection with these incidents are accused of committing criminal activity, but such accusations should raise no inference of guilt.       At 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, an employee of Walmart, located at 700 Mike’s Pike St., reported a theft of items valued at $77.09. A 17-year-old boy was arrested for shoplifting in connection with the incid ..read more