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Jon Trautwein named new fire chief in Sedona
The Sedona Fire District has named Jon Trautwein as its new fire chief.
Woodbury Fire 25% contained; spreads to 96,000+ acres
As of 6 p.m. Sunday, firefighters have contained 25% of the Woodbury Fire, a fire that has grown to 96,307 acres.
Libertarian advocates election for McSally's Senate seat
Saying time is running out, the former chairman of the Arizona Libertarian Party wants the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to order an election -- and soon -- to decide who fills out the the term of John McCain.
- Corporation Commission concurs electric companies cannot disconnect power during summer season
- Man accused of murdering father arrested on arson charge
- Camp Verde receives Important Bird Area designation
- Jill Iurato joins Humane Society Board of Directors
- Cottonwood Fire quickly douses Jail Trail fire
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Camp Verde receives Important Bird Area designation
In recognition of the wide variety of species, the National Audubon Society has designated the Pecks Lake/Tavasi Marsh area around Tuzigoot National Monument, as well as Lower Oak Creek around Page Springs, as Important Bird Areas (IBA).
UPDATE: Camp Verde unanimously opposes Verde Connect project
The resolution also explains that Camp Verde also opposes the “takings” of any of the town’s public or private land for the Verde Connect project, and opposes any additional taxes or any matching funds “or any action that will cost the Town of Camp Verde additional expenditures, as well as any reduction in county funds for other project needs in the Town of Camp Verde.”
Camp Verde unanimously opposes Verde Connect project (with videos)
CAMP VERDE – A room full of people laughed as Camp Verde Mayor Charlie German asked whether anyone was in support of Yavapai County’s Verde Connect project.
- Beaver Creek prepares for annual July 4 celebration
- New principals at Camp Verde, Cottonwood American Heritage schools
- Holden’s contract not renewed at Camp Verde Christian School
- Local artist has two exhibits on display at Camp Verde Library
- APS electric inspections delay opening of Magic Wok in Camp Verde
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Man accused of murdering father arrested on arson charge
CAMP VERDE – A 23-year-old man charged with the murder of his father in October 2015 at Fossil Creek is back in jail – this time in Maricopa County.
Chino Valley man allegedly supplied drugs, alcohol to teens before shooting death, YCSO says
A 21-year-old Chino Valley man has been arrested for allegedly providing alcohol and marijuana to a group of underage persons for a party that ended with a 16-year-old girl dead from a gunshot wound to the head, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) reports.
Status conference in Delafuente case scheduled for July 8
CAMP VERDE – Monday, Yavapai County Superior Court Judge Michael Bluff scheduled a status conference for 1:30 p.m. July 8 that in effect extends the state’s deadline to respond to a motion from Cody Delafuente’s attorney to remand his case to the grand jury for a redetermination of probable cause.
- UPDATE: Chino Valley man arrested for allegedly shooting 16-year-old girl in head
- State allowed extension in Delafuente case
- Paisano given three years’ probation for theft, burglary of Old Town business
- Fugitive Seth Backus arrested by U.S. marshals in Glendale
- Dismissal of charges against Cher Loken ‘in the interest of justice’
- UPDATE: Police seek public’s help in locating fugitive Seth Backus
- Can You Help? Sheriff’s Office looks for items stolen from Cornville home
- Camp Verde man convicted of contracting without license
- Jan. 2020 trial date set for son accused of killing father
- Judge Bluff changes Bateman’s felony plea to misdemeanor
Reader Poll:
The Sedona In Motion project includes a study of transit options. Which do you think will help the most?
- Shuttle buses from VOC and Red Rock Ranger station to Uptown Sedona
- Shuttle buses for hikers to stops throughout Oak Creek Canyon
- Increased bus frequency and more transit stops in Sedona
90 total votes
See past polls
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Royal Shakespeare Company’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew” debuts June 30
The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the high-definition premiere of William Shakespeare’s renowned play from its home in Stratford-Upon-Avon. There will be one show at 3 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Poetry and Prose Project presents author, photographer Larry Lindahl
Friday, June 28th at 5 pm, at the Sedona Library the Poetry and Prose Project will host author and photographer Larry Lindahl with special guest Peg Millet.
Sound Bites Grill presents weekend of jazz & soul
A Weekend of Jazz & Soul kicks off a fun two days with internationally recognized saxophonist Will Donato and veteran Los Angeles bassist and vocalist Eddie Reddick.
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Mingus Union football rolls in 7-on-7 games
Mingus Union football continued their 7-on-7 campaign on Thursday night at home with promising results.
Debbie Henry gets hole-in-one
On Thursday June 13 Debbie Henry scored her first hole-in-one.
Mile High Baseball School Overnight Camp coming up
At the Mile High Baseball School Overnight Camp you will learn skills from a new perspective with a fresh, dynamic approach to teaching baseball.
- Through injury, motherhood and doubt, Jessica McDonald represents Arizona at Women’s World Cup
- Phoenix Suns’ decisions in NBA Draft leave fans with more questions than answers
- Cottonwood hosts Golden Rumble on Saturday
- Mingus alum Chase Paquin signs with Glendale CC hoops
- Northern Arizona Suns head coach Bret Burchard to return
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Commentary -- Consolidation: ‘Let’s make a deal’ or ‘A deal is a deal’?
Legal debates can best be summarized by the philosophical clash between “a deal is a deal” and “let’s make a deal.”
Commentary: Let community vote on school district consolidation
Their response objecting to our Motion just re-confirms their position of not allowing the taxpayers an opportunity to vote regarding the proposed consolidation efforts to consolidate Mingus Union High School into the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District.
Letter: Yavapai County’s Verde Connect has trust problem
The results of the Verde Valley Master Transportation Plan 2015 public participation of only 45 people from three towns should not have been accepted as credibly representative.
- Editorial Page Cartoon 1: June 16, 2019
- Editorial: With Verde Connect, Riverfront Park, your voice counts
- Letter: Count on it: One day there will be enough demand for alternate route between VOC and West Sedona
- Editorial: Controlled burns a necessary fact of life in Arizona
- Editorial Page Cartoon No. 2: June 12, 2019
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Sedona Pathways Our Daily Journey: June 24, 2019
This Gambel’s quail was sitting on top of the desert olive bush in the back yard, looking back at One and me and asking the question, “do you really want to try to get me?” well in response I shot him and One was frustrated by her inability to climb up through the safe haven of that bush.
Prepare for worst when flying the not-so-friendly skies
The summer travel season is here. Before you hop on an airplane, please be aware (in case you haven’t flown lately) that there is a new report out by flight attendants that reveals that flying is more terrifying than ever.
Fresh food, fun and friends at Rimrock Farmers Market
That’s what Rimrock Farmers Market Manager Candy Hammond says as she and the community’s farmers and gardeners prepare for opening day of the new market season.
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Celebrate: Newlyweds Tommy Anderson and Joan Sedita
Tommy Anderson of Cottonwood and Joan Sedita of Cornville were wed on the island of St. John, May 23, 2019. Tommy is a local musician and owner of Tommy Rocks music store in Jerome.
Celebrate: 60th Wedding Anniversary
CottCottonwood residents John and Beverly Schreiber will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Independence Day. The Schreibers were married in Beverly’s grandmother’s house in West Allis, Wisconsin, July 4,1959. They are the parents of three children, Jeffrey Schreiber (who passed away in 2018), Dawn Luko and Diana Honsa, and fiancé Clark. The Schreibers have two grandchildren, Keith Luk...
Jacob Shelly receives Bookmarks $1000 scholarship
Jacob Shelly is the recipient of Bookmarks - Friends of the Cottonwood Library $1000. scholarship.
Reader Poll:
The Sedona In Motion project includes a study of transit options. Which do you think will help the most?
- Shuttle buses from VOC and Red Rock Ranger station to Uptown Sedona
- Shuttle buses for hikers to stops throughout Oak Creek Canyon
- Increased bus frequency and more transit stops in Sedona
90 total votes
See past polls
Obituaries see more>
Obituary: Nelson Jacob Shaum, Jr. 1924 - 2019
Nelson Jacob Shaum, Jr. was born April 10, 1924, in Elkhart, Indiana. Moving from Elkhart, Indiana in 1936 to Flagstaff, Arizona, where he lived until he moved to Cottonwood, Arizona, around 1982.
Obituary: Betty Vivian Coe
Betty Vivian Coe, 89, of Cottonwood, Arizona, went home to the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 18, 2019. Betty passed away suddenly after a bout of pneumonia.
Obituary: Thomas Joseph Brennan, Jr.
Thomas Joseph Brennan, Jr. The Lord, in His infinite mercy, lifted from this life our beloved Tommy, 85, at home on Monday, May 13, 2019.
