Feb. 4, 2009

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Final Edition

Press Release (2/4/09)

This marks the final edition of the Arizona Rattler.  Mesquite Media Group, LLC, the parent company of the Rattler, has made the difficult decision to suspend printing of the weekly newspaper.  “It’s simply a matter of money,” said Editor and co-owner Morris Workman, who with partner Cindi Delaney, started the first-ever newspaper dedicated to the Arizona Strip.  “Since the start of the project back in November, we have taken in $1,217 in revenue.  In that same period, we’ve had expenses of more than $3,600.  It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure this one out.”  The lack of revenues was the result of several factors, including a collapsing national economy.  Advertising is down across the country as companies scale back on their ad expenditures.  [read more...]

1/27/09 - Area Residents Unite in Town Board

1/27/09 - Highway Patrol Reports Arrests

1/22/09 - Sewer Board Disposes of Delays

1/22/09 - District Growth Prompts Spending, Grant Applications

1/22/09 - Local Water Board Donates Funds  

1/22/09 - How Debbie Got Her Grocery Store 

1/12/09 - High School Vandalized Again

1/12/09 - Highway Patrol Stays Busy

1/12/09 - New Year Brings School Board Changes  

1/12/09 - First VRC Meeting Will Be Busy One

1/5/09 - Law Change Affects Arizona Drivers  

1/5/09 - Heading Down to the Ice

1/5/09 - Sewage Permit Delays Fire Station, Subdivision

12/29/08 - Scenic Fire Station Still Waiting To Open  

12/29/08 - New Arizona Law Requires $25 Decal For ATVs

12/29/08 - Sirens Ring, Are You Listening?

12/22/08 - Post-Parade Bazaar Fills Gym

12/22/08 - Christmas Comes Early

12/18/08 - Cosmetologist Puts Down Roots In Scenic  

12/15/08 - Christmas Parade A Hit

12/15/08 - VRC Town Board Meeting Cancelled

12/11/08 - Big Brother May Be Watching At LUSD Schools  

12/11/08 - New Fire Board Member Resigns  

12/11/08 - Santa And Mrs. Claus Coming To Beaver Dam

12/8/08 - Trujillo Named LUSD Board Member

12/8/08 - Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Counterfeit $50 Bills

12/8/08 - Beaver Dam School Enforces Attendance Policy  

12/4/08 - County Shuts Down Swap Meet

12/4/08 - Beaver Dam Man Arrested  

12/4/08 - Domestic Violence Arrest Made In Littlefield

12/1/08 - Beaver Dam Christmas Parade Set

12/1/08 - Bookmobile Beats The Streets

11/24/08 - Beaver Dam Bridge Finally Set For Replacement

11/24/08 - School Board Seeking New Member

11/20/08 - Tax Credits Available For School Donations  

11/20/08 - VRC Town Board Meets Thursday

11/17/08 - School Board Plans For a Bright Future

11/17/08 - Scenic Residents To Attend VRC Town Board

11/13/08 - SBC Elects New Officers

11/13/08 - Quest For Scenic Post Office Continues

11/13/08 - Fire District Considers Full Time Firefighters

11/13/08 - Beaver Dam Christmas Parade Set

11/10/08 - Chili And Santa Make Beneficial Combination

11/10/08 - Election Officials Report Smooth Sailing

11/6/08 - Littlefield School Bond Finally Passes

11/6/08 - The Votes Are In

11/6/08 - New Town Board To Hold Sub For Santa Fund Raiser

11/6/08 - Scenic Betterment Meeting Scheduled

11/3/08 - Halloween Carnival Succeeds In Its Annual Event

11/3/08 - Arizona Rattler Delays Print Version, Adds Second Online Edition

11/3/08 - Swap Meet Meets With Success

10/27/08 - Town Board Forms Election Committee

10/27/08 - Election Day Approaching Fast  

10/27/08 - Government Services Available On Strip  

10/20/08 - Littlefield Schools Struggle With ‘No Child Left Behind’  

10/20/08 - Print Version Of ‘Rattler’ May Be Delayed

10/13/08 - Diamondbacks’ New Field Torn Up By Vandals  

10/13/08 - School District May Team Up With Arizona Cardinals  

10/13/08 - Something For Everyone At ‘Share Your Spares’  

10/6/08 - Fire Destroys RV In Beaver Dam

10/6/08 - Scenic Traffic Accident Kills One…Bull

10/6/08 - Pooches Post Record Numbers At Dog Licensing Clinic

10/1/08 - Residents Abolish RIPPLE, Form Town Board