PRESCOTT - The city of Prescott has selected Steven Heimbigner as its new mayor. The decision was made at the last city council meeting, which took place April 8. Heimbigner fills the slot left open after the death of Mayor Darlene DeCoria in January.

A graduate of Eastern Washington University, Heimbigner has been a resident of Prescott for 42 years. He majored in business and began teaching business classes at Prescott High School in 1971.

He also taught computer applications and journalism, even taking up the position of yearbook advisor.

Most recently, Heimbigner has been serving on the ci...