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From beefy burritos to vegan burgers, food trucks in Arizona have continued to gain popularity. The latest sensation on wheels is Bark & Bakery. “Right now, we are the first and only animal food truck in Arizona,” said Beth Fiscus, who runs the business with her daughter, Amanda. “Keeping our best friends, that is our dogs, healthy is vital because, let’s face it, they’re not with us very long so we want them to have the best life ever.”    With that in mind, the Bark & Bakery … [Read more...] about Verde Valley Mother-Daughter Team Roll Out Bark & Bakery

For two Prescott-Area ATHENA Leadership Award recipients, Carmen Frederic and Teri Drew, the encouragement, impact and responsibility of the honor has stayed with them since the moment a banquet room full of businesspeople roared with applause and standing ovations. “So much of the time we can feel very alone, working hard and doing our thing, when someone reaches out and acknowledges us,” said Frederic, the 2023 Prescott-Area ATHENA Leadership Award recipient. “It takes you by surprise and … [Read more...] about Past ATHENA Recipients Discuss the Impact of Encouraging Others

Tiana Costello, who took over Back Alley Cheese Bar in January, is passionate about her thriving favorite local eatery, known for its seemingly endless selection of cheeses, custom orders and partnerships with nearby venues. The bar supplies food for Back Alley Wine Bar and other local spots, including the Bird Cage Saloon, expanding an already established customer base. “I love cheese. It’s my life force,” said Costello, who takes pride in offering unique cheeses and creating custom … [Read more...] about Prescott Entrepreneur Tiana Costello to Sell Thriving Cheese Bar Amid Health Battle

NOAH Thrift Store recently celebrated 25 years in business. NOAH stands for Neglected, Orphaned, Abandoned and Homeless and the nonprofit funds dog, cat and horse rescues along with sanctuary rescues and lost dog organizations. Sue Kohler, president of the NOAH Board, says NOAH raised $190,000 to help animals last year. Everything sold at the Thrift Store is donated and managed by 40 volunteers and six part-time workers. NOAH has been at its current location for 20 years at 603 South Granite … [Read more...] about NOAH Marks 25 Years of Supporting Animals and People

They are police officers, social workers, ranchers and rodeo competitors from all over the Southwest – like Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Cottonwood, Kingman, Flagstaff, Tuba City, Rough Rock and Albuquerque – who gathered in Northern Arizona on the second Saturday of July. One group of relatives drove from Ohio. Some came to buy, many came to watch but most came for the fellowship and experience of this traditional summertime gathering at a Western working ranch in the serenity of Northern … [Read more...] about Hashknife Colt Sale Offers a Traditional Western Experience