Couple talks about spending last night outside in Cottonwood after transient man dies in trees, according to Cottonwood police.
Cottonwood kids learn through the Cottonwood Parks and Recreation British Soccer Camp
Photos by VVN/Jon PelletierOak Creek School (K-8) in Cornville held its Awards Assembly on Friday afternoon outside on the football field in what was an unseasonably warm winter day. The event was officially kicked off by the arrival of the Roadrunner school mascot on the back of a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Students were recognized for perfect grades and attendance, as well as excellence of character (the Verde Valley Fire Department was on hand to present Citizenship Awards) and scholastic improvement. Principal Ben Russell led the assembly and cheered on his students, and also urged them to keep up the good work. Click here to request any of these images as prints for purchase
Photos by VVN/Jon PelletierNitty Gritty Dirt Band multi-instrumentalist John McUen gave a spirited performance to a packed house at the Old Town Center for the Arts in Cottonwood on Thursday evening. Deftly switching between a variety of stringed instruments, folk legend McUen serenaded the audience with a set-list that included many folk standards and classic songs from the Dirt Band. He was accompanied for the evening with equally talented singer and guitarist Matt Cartsonis. Click here to request any of these images as prints for purchase
Photos by VVN/Jon PelletierMingus wrestlers pinned their way to the 1st Annual Yavapai County Duals Championship with wins over Bradshaw Mt. 74-6, Wickenburg 74-6, Prescott 51-15 and Chino Valley 50-20. This gallery also includes photos from the finals of the 15th annual Dave Work Memorial Tournament.Click here to request any of these images as prints for purchase