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Wet week awaits for Verde Valley
Still soggy from last week’s flooding, Verde Valley residents are being warned to prepare for another storm system with rain and strong winds.
Hispanic entrepreneurs accelerate their lives
Efrain Gomez gleamed as he pointed to his graduation certificate on the wall at Bocha’s Mexican & American Restaurant.
Stressed CCFMD Fire Board hires outside accounting firm
One of five members of the Copper Canyon Fire Board resigned for health reasons before the remaining four members approved a contract with a financial consultant in hopes of getting its finances back on track Wednesday, March 15.
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Arizona Republican legislators announce formal opposition to ranked choice voting
The Arizona Freedom Caucus wants to preemptively prohibit any use of ranked choice voting to decide city, state, county or federal elections, Republican lawmakers in the caucus said Wednesday morning at a news conference in the state Senate building.
Tourists hoping to see Arizona falls forced out by flooding
Shannon Castellano and Travis Methvin should have spent this weekend seeing world-famous waterfalls on the Havasupai Tribe Reservation in Northern Arizona.
Judge asked quash new law against 'dark money'
A conservative advocacy group founded by the Koch brothers is asking a federal judge to quash a new voter-approved campaign finance laws aimed at exposing "dark money'' contributions for political purposes.
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Do you intend to be buried in a Verde Valley cemetery?
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American Ballet Theatre Studio Company live in Sedona March 15
Sedona Chamber Ballet is thrilled to present America’s National Treasure, the American Ballet Theatre’s Studio Company, on March 15 at 7 p.m., at the Sedona Performing Arts Center.
Zenprov presents a ‘Sci-Fi Improv Comedy Show’ on March 18 at Mary Fisher
Sedona’s only Second City-trained improv troupe is back for their 15th year of hilarity.
Sedona’s St. Patrick’ Day Parade greens up Jordan Road March 18
On Saturday, March 18, the annual St. Patrick’s Parade returns to Uptown Sedona.
- Téada comes to Phillip England Center for a night of Irish music March 24
- ‘Monday at the Museum’ hosts Trudy Black and fairy gardens on Monday, March 20
- Jazz prodigy Aaron Blake at Sound Bites Grill this weekend
- Nutty Ambience
- Verde Valley artists win awards at Arizona Pastel Artists Association International Exhibition
- DJ Ill Ego spins the shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day at Main Stage
- The Incomparable Celtic Indian Arvel Bird Brings a Special St. Paddy’s Day Celtic Rock Concert to the Old Town Center for the Arts
- Festival partners with Illuminate for ‘The Invisible Extinction’ March 21
- Met Live Opera 'Lohengrin' on screen in Sedona March 18 and 22
- SIFF presents ‘Mercury: The Life and Music of Queen’s Freddie Mercury’ LIVE March 17-19
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Suns hold off Magic 116-113, snap 3-game losing streak
Josh Okogie made a go-ahead 3-pointer midway through the fourth quarter and blocked Paolo Banchero's 3 in the final seconds as the Phoenix Suns held off the Orlando Magic 116-113 on Thursday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Alyssa Miron
Meet Alyssa Miron, a 14-year-old eighth grader from California, who is now a multi-sport athlete and straight-A student at American Heritage Academy.
March Madness bracket totally busted? You're not alone
From No. 13 seed Furman beating fourth-seeded Virginia to No. 15 Princeton defeating second-seeded Arizona, most NCAA Tournament brackets were busted Thursday before the sun went down.
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Enough: Don’t put our rescue crews to the test during high water
Does the Verde Valley really need reminding? No, probably not.
Editorial Cartoon: Michael Ramirez
Editorial Cartoon: Michael Ramirez
Pass It On: How to land an airplane without landing gear
At 17 years old, most people are still struggling to parallel park. Yes, it takes a bit of practice. And once the car is parked, the day is packed with school activities and homework and just hanging out with friends.
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NEED TO KNOW
Luxurious and pet-friendly vacation rental homes at Terrapin Station in Sedona is hosting their ribbon-cutting on Monday, March 20.
Flooding scare doesn’t hinder Windmill Park Farmer’s Market
Many community members gathered Thursday at the Windmill Park Farmers Market while multiple local vendors set up their booths. It was in the aftermath of high water in Oak Creek, which flows next to the park, but they were ready for business.
Miracles Happen Resale Store opens
The Miracles Happen Resale Store in the Roughcut complex, 637 N. Main St., Suite 1F,
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Obituary: Patricia Joan Fairfield
Patricia Joan Fairfield passed away on February 14, 2023, at the age of 89.
DEATH NOTICES
Death notices include Mary Louise Powelson, Sheila Fields, Shirley Bowers, Martha Aggas, Robert Palfy, Arlene Swiger, Mason Atkins, James Compton, Carol Keding, Betty Lou Dukeman, Dale King, Geoffrey Edmunds, Lee R. Denning and Burton Lee Harms.
Obituary: Richard (Dick) Boone Schmidt
Richard (Dick) Boone Schmidt March 16, 1923 - 2023 World War II Veteran
