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Yavapai College is back with in-person classes
The public got a peek at Yavapai College’s Verde Valley campus last Saturday during its open house after the pandemic closed the campus to most students for in-person learning last year.
Budget, transit bus fares on City Council agenda
Approval of its annual budget and possibly reinstituting transit bus fares are among the items on a busy agenda for the next Cottonwood City Council meeting.
Clarkdale town manager resigns
Clarkdale Mayor Robyn Prud’homme-Bauer said Friday that she and the Town Council reluctantly accepted a resignation letter from Hlavinka.
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Camp Verde School Board names Hicks administrator-in-charge
The Camp Verde School Board unanimously approved Business Services Director Steve Hicks as the administrator-in-charge Tuesday after accepting Superintendent Danny Howe’s request for retirement.
Camp Verde Superintendent Danny Howe asks to retire early
The Camp Verde School Board will consider releasing Superintendent Danny Howe from his present contract due to personal reasons at its regular meeting Tuesday night.
Camp Verde leases Verde Lakes Ponds for new community park
The Camp Verde Town Council has approved the lease about 6.8 acres of Verde Lakes Recreational Corporation property for a publicly maintained municipal park.
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Man accused of assaulting officer, illegally trying to enter homes
A Cottonwood man was jailed this week after he allegedly tried to enter a vacant home and later assaulted an officer.
Reward offered in Daniel Bright School vandalism
The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Dr. Daniel Bright School in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 2, for a report of gunfire. While deputies didn’t find any evidence guns had been fired in the area, they did discover broken windows and vandalism at the school.
Accused killer from Lower Oak Creek Estates incident returns to court Tuesday
David J. Shultz, 24, of Cornville, is due to appear before Superior Court Judge Michael Bluff on Tuesday, June 1, for a pre-trial conference.
Reader Poll:
Do you agree with the City Council’s decision to designate Cottonwood a Bill of Rights sanctuary city?
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Open mic in Old Town Cottonwood
The Verde Valley Open Mic will have its first live open mic Sunday, June 13, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Fojol Brothers, 777 N. Main St. in Old Town Cottonwood.
Kick back and enjoy kayak trip down Verde River
Kayaks on top of a car roof-rack have become a common sight in the Verde Valley.
Full slate of creative activites offered at Sedona Arts Academy
Sedona Arts Academy announces Painting Just for fun with Phyllis Anglin June 10, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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Three, two, one … Arizona high schools consider adopting shot clock for basketball
Most youth who have played basketball at the park or in their driveway have likely done this: pretended to hit a high-stakes shot as the buzzer sounds.
Mingus’ Mallorie Copeland signs with Colorado school
Winning high-school softball programs sometimes have chances to showcase individual talent and get players into good college situations.
Clippers Swim Team breaking records before season starts
The team has a record number of swimmers signed up for the program this year, after taking a year off because of the pandemic in 2020.
- Five Mingus baseball players earn all-region recognition
- Division III State Championships: Mingus’ Brooke Peterson wins state crown in pole vault
- Division IV State Championships: Camp Verde’s Bueler, Sedona’s Yabuuchi earn state titles
- Mingus softball season ends in quarterfinals
- Verde Valley little leaguer pitches perfect game
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Commentary: Plenty of blame to go around in lumber crisis
We expect the hot lumber market to persist, keeping both prices and volatility elevated. The cycle that we are in is here for the foreseeable future.
Letter: Constitutional Republic gets things done efficiently through representatives
A Constitutional Republic is used to get things done efficiently through representatives. How is it you say that only some of us share the promise of the constitution and others do not?
Editorial: Turquoise Circuit Rodeo a major coup for Camp Verde
Last week, the Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo announced it would move its 2021 event from Prescott Valley’s Findlay Toyota Center to the new equestrian complex in Camp Verde.
- Letter: City Council needs to also vote in support of motherhood and apple pie
- Letter: Cottonwood City Council caved in to ‘Sanctuary Bill of Rights’ bullies
- Letter: Speak out in defense of American way of life, and you will be censored
- Letter: Letter was sadly lacking in common sense
- Letter: Thank you for overwhelming support of BeneVet 2021
- Letter: Trio of council members fails patriotism test
- Letter: When did hate become mantra of leadership in our country?
- Letter: Low flying airplanes definitely a nuisance
- Letter: GOP tactics a case of minority rules over majority
- Letter: My cup of happiness is filled to overflowing because of all of you
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Demise of the Great American Bookstore
Owner Ranney Moss said she opened the bookstore in the Old Town location almost 20 years ago and now the building has been sold. Moss said the new owners have other plans for the space.
55th Wedding Anniversary
Cottonwood’s Thomas and Diana Serafini were married June 10, 1966, in Santa Fe Springs, California. Longtime residents of Cottonwood, the Serafinis are the parents of two children, Matthew Serafini and Emily Serafini
A Look Back: Navajo Code Talker Dan Akee inspired many at 2010 Memorial Day program
On Memorial Day 2010, the staff of Montezuma Castle National Monument hosted an educational program by Navajo Code Talker Dan Akee.
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South Dakota pitcher’s prosthetic arm found at recycler
A college baseball player from South Dakota whose prosthetic arm was stolen from his vehicle got it back last Tuesday after it was found at a recycling plant.
Nurses, doctor help ‘lucky’ mom who gave birth on flight
A doctor and a team of neonatal medical professionals were in the right place at the right time — helping a Utah woman deliver her baby onboard an hourslong flight to Hawaii.
Two planes collide midair above Denver, no one injured
Two small airplanes collided in midair Wednesday near Denver, leaving one aircraft nearly ripped in half and forcing the pilot of the other to deploy a parachute attached to the plane to land safely. Remarkably, no one was injured, officials said.
- Police arrest man after finding severed finger next to Maricopa neighbor's slashed tires
- Man bitten while using barbecue tongs to remove rattlesnake
- California Gold Rush town to remove noose from city logo
- Pandemic good Samaritan faces hefty tax bill for his efforts
- What? What? City bans use of loud, gas-powered leaf blowers
Reader Poll:
Do you agree with the City Council’s decision to designate Cottonwood a Bill of Rights sanctuary city?
Obituaries see more>
Obituary: Allen Lee Godard, 1961-2021
Allen Lee Godard passed away June 1, 2021 of a heart attack while camping in Utah.
Obituary: Cheryl Cockrell, 1945-2021
Cheryl Cockrell was born September 6, 1945 and died on May 21, 2021 in Cornville, Arizona
Obituary: John Earl McClatchey
John Earl McClatchey was born August 16th and passed away May 18, 2021 in Camp Verde, Arizona.
