Couple talks about spending last night outside in Cottonwood.
Couple talks about spending last night outside in Cottonwood after transient man dies in trees, according to Cottonwood police.
Cottonwood Recreation's British Soccer Camp at Riverfront Park
Cottonwood kids learn through the Cottonwood Parks and Recreation British Soccer Camp
Gallery: Jerome Snowstorm 1.21.2010
Photos by VVN/Jon PelletierSnow, rain and heavy fog blanketed Jerome on and off beginning Wednesday, not letting up until Saturday morning. Aside from a couple of power outages and many leaky roofs, the town emerged from the series of storms no worse for wear.
Gallery: Oak Creek School Awards Assembly 1.15.10
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
Gallery: John McUen at OTCA
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
Gallery: MUHS Wrestling Yavapai Duals
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
Gallery: Mingus boys soccer vs. Mohave (Regional Tourney 2010)
Action from the Boys Soccer Regional Tournament Championship game between Mingus Union and Mohave High School on Saturday. Mohave won the game.Click here to request any of these images as prints for purchase
GALLERY: Mingus girls soccer vs. Flagstaff (Region Tourney)
Action from the Girls Soccer Regional Tournament Championship game between Mingus Union and Flagstaff High School on Saturday. Mingus edged the Eagles, 2-1 for the Title.Click here to request any of these images as prints for purchase
Gallery: Boys Hoops MUHS vs Sinagua 1.5.2010
Photos by VVN/Jon PelletierHighlights from Tuesday night's basketball game between Mingus Union High School and Sinagua. Mingus emerged victorious with a score of 47 to 41.Click here to request any of these images as prints for purchase
Thunder Valley Rally 2018
Thunder Valley Rally came roaring into Cottonwood on Friday as Jonny Lang filled the warm air of Riverfront Park with his blues guitar. The music continued all day Saturday with food vendors, tent and RV camping and motorcycle rides around the Verde Valley. VVN/Vyto Starinskas
Photo Gallery Sedona Balloon Ride
Good morning Sedona. This is what it's like to be on a Northern Light Balloon Expeditions hot air balloon flying over Sedona Wednesday morning during an amazing sunrise. Vvn/Vyto Starinskas
Photo Gallery Mingus Mesquite Football
Mingus Union High School Marauders win a close one at home last night 24-21. The win bumped Mingus's record up to 3-0. Mesquite is still searching for that first win as they fell to 0-3. This action is Mingus' first touchdown in the first quarter. VVN/Vyto Starinskas
Photo Gallery Hang Gliders Mingus Mountain
Hang glider Randy Skywalker sails over Cottonwood in a hang glider last Saturday after launching from the USHGA Mingus Launch site at the top of Mingus Mountain. The Arizona Hang Gliding & Paragliding group is planning their annual Mingus Mountain fly-in this Labor Day weekend so watch for pilots flying over Cottonwood Airport. VVN/Vyto Starinskas
Photo Gallery Trains Come Alive In Cornville
Union Pacific Railroad Line that ran from Cheyenne, Wyo., to Ogden., Utah., and is being recreated at the Wyoming Division Historical Societies building in Cornville. Designer and builder Allen Montgomery is working for owner Verryl Fosnight who is creating the amazing train museum featuring 7,000 feet of track, 125 locomotives, 2,000 rolling cars all set in the mid-1950s. Electrician Lenny Wyatt also built a Cheyenne roundhouse. The landscaping is as close as real as possible, as Montgomery has even brought 1,400 pounds of from sites in Utah and Wyoming. People can visit Tuesday through Thursday, 10 am to 3 pm, they said. 1249 S. Eastern Drive, Cornville. VVN/Vyto Starinskas
Photo Gallery Credit Union West Shred Event
A community shred came to Cottonwood Saturday at the Credit Union West building as the secure mobile shred truck was busy destroying local paperwork brought in steadily during the three-hour event which also featured free food from the Merkins Vineyards Tasting Room & Osterea food truck Pizza Wagon, prizes and live radio. Local organizations had booths and the Mingus Union High School cheerleaders raised donations by washing cars and were presented a check by Credit Union West. VVN/Vyto Starinskas
Photo Gallery Tilted Earth Festival 2018
The 5th annual Tilted Earth Festival returned to the banks of Oak Creek at the Page Springs Cellars Saturday. The weather was perfect in the woods next to the local vineyard as festival goers listened to music, sipped wine and ate dinner to four bands. VVN/Vyto Starinskas
Photo Gallery Larry Green Chevy Show
The sun was out to shine on the Chevys at the 12 Annual Chevy Show at Larry Green Chevrolet in Cottonwood on Saturday. The Verde Valley Vettes Corvette Club presented the 12th Annual All Chevy Show with 18 trophy classes, food and soft drinks. Proceeds will benefit the Larry Green Chevrolet Christmas gift purchase fund for Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Verde Valley. VVN/Vyto Starinskas
Photo Gallery Yavapai Graduation 2018
One-hundred and eleven students were at the graduation to accept diplomas at the Verde Valley Campus of Yavapai College Friday night in Clarkdale. Dr. James Perey, Executive Dean of the Verde Valley campus, addresses the graduates, family and friends as the sun sets on a beautiful evening. VVN/Vyto Starinskas.
