"Our number one concern is for pedestrians to be able to safely cross both ways," said Marshal Larry Talvy.

The marshal's office will have its next meeting with ADOT March 31 to discuss ways to make crossing Fremont Street safer. The proposal includes a ban on parking directly along Fremont Street because both cars and pedestrians have trouble seeing oncoming traffic, according to Talvy.

The county attorney's office filed a lawsuit against Tombstone officials after the mayor and other members of City Hall failed to complete the classes.

According to Britt Hanson, Cochise county's chief civil deputy attorney, Tombstone officials including Mayor Dusty Escapule, Marshal Larry Talvy and City Clerk Brenda Ikirt were supposed to attend a one- to two-hour class in the wake of multiple infractions of state open meeting law ordinances.

The county attorney found that Tombstone failed to comply with sections of the Arizona Open Meeting Law pertaining to posting notices regarding meetings of public bodies and for improperly ejecting resident Mike Carrafa during a call to the public.

Since the shop opened last April, Tombstone Territorial Firearms co-owner James Thomas has used LED signs, which read "OPEN" and "GUNS," in his window to attract customers.

Now, almost a year after the grand opening, officials cited Thomas for violating a city ordinance that bans the use of blinking, flashing and revolving lights or otherwise bright lights in the Schieffelin Historic District.

Under the ordinance, "Design and Signage Guidelines," rules for such lights are spelled out in two sections: Exteriors and Signs.

Over the objections of several residents and business owners, the council voted 4-1 March 9 for a stricter solicitation law. Members took no time to discuss the amendment and passed it immediately. Ward I Councilman Steve Troncale voted against it.

In the Feb. 17 board meeting, the Parks Board discussed extending the close dates of any park where there is currently a drafted agreement between cities and state, or cancelling the closure of any park where cities have volunteered to take over operational management.

The new district, which officials are referring to as the Upper San Pedro Water District, would put water issues at the forefront and into local hands.

Several towns and cities, including Yuma, Camp Verde and Payson, have begun negotiations with the agency to take over the operations of their parks and keep them open, said Ellen Bilbrey, chief public information officer for Arizona State Parks.

On the cracked pavement of Main Street resides Florence's cherished, faded adobe buildings, most of which are in decent shape. A few brick shops stand between the preserved walls, connecting the uninhabited commercial buildings. Few school children and locals stroll the streets, with even fewer stores stay open for business (including saloons, cafes and mom-and-pop shops) past 4 p.m.

In just a matter of months, City Clerk Brenda Ikirt has formally rejected a total of three petitions calling for the removal of city councilmembers and another for the mayor.

However, one local resident, Moe Sinsley, refuses to give up the fight.