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COVID-19 Update: 88 new cases, zero deaths reported over weekend, health officials say
Yavapai County health officials reported 88 new COVID-19 cases and zero deaths over the weekend, according to a news release Monday.
Verde Valley in Brief: Jerome Mining Days set for Oct. 23-24
The Jerome Historical Society and the Gold King Mine Ghost Town have put together the inaugural Jerome Mining Days, according to a news release.
IRS: Still time for eligible families to sign up for advance Child Tax Credit payments
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department announced that it’s not too late for eligible families to sign up for advance Child Tax Credit payments, according to a news release.
- ADOT: Daytime lane closures on 89A in Jerome set for Oct. 19-26
- ‘Penny and Sonny Smith Memorial’ fund established at Verde Valley Humane Society
- Manzanita Outreach launches ‘MO Packs for Teachers’ program to help feed local students
- Camp Verde Council finalizes water company purchase; begins transition
- Verde Valley superintendents respond to recent survey that reveals AZ schools hired 1 in 5 open teacher positions this year
- Police: Man claims he was dancing on roadside when struck by car in Jerome
- Clarkdale artist paints aquatic adventure at Verde Village pool
- ‘Dump the Drugs’ event set for 3 Verde Valley locations Oct. 23
- Cottonwood PD hosts ‘National Night Out’
- Verde Valley in Brief: Author expo set for Nov. 20 in Old Town Cottonwood
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Arizona AG tells courts to butt out of legislative moves
Attorney General Mark Brnovich is making a last-ditch effort to tell Arizona courts they need to butt out of how the legislature conducts its business.
Brnovich asks feds to investigate Facebook over sharing of smuggling information
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is claiming that Facebook admits it is aiding human smuggling.
Another judge chides Arizona Senate for withholding public records on election audit
A judge late Thursday, Oct. 14, rejected broad claims by the Senate that it need not disclose various documents related to its audit of the 2020 election.
- Arizona schools face $1.2B shortfall if action not taken by lawmakers
- Survey: Arizona schools filled only 1 in 5 teacher vacancies for 2021-22
- Nonpartisan research group praises Arizona's draft maps of new political districts
- Judge rules Arizona can't penalize Flagstaff over its minimum wage
- Arizona to get another $862 million in federal COVID relief money for schools
- Judge declines to cite Arizona Senate president with contempt over records delay
- Experts: No short-term answers to problem of drought, water shortages
- Feds tell Gov. Ducey to back off using COVID grant money to penalize schools imposing mask mandates
- Judge: Lawmakers cannot punish local goverments for imposing their own minimum wages
- State asks judge to dump bid to recoup extra unemployment benefits
Reader Poll:
The U.S. government signed a $1.2 billion deal with Merck & Co. for their COVID-19 oral treatment pill, Molnupiravir. It is said to reduce the risk of hospitalization or death due to COVID-19 by 50%. If prescribed, would you take it?
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‘Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show’ set for Oct. 16 in Sedona
The Sedona Gem and Mineral Club is hosting its 20th annual “Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show” on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sedona Red Rock High School, according to a news release.
‘Mogollon’ to play Concert Under the Stars Oct. 15 during two-day event benefitting veterans
The Verde Valley’s nonprofit Sisterhood Connection Foundation is producing Octoberfest-Supporting our VETS Fall Festival Fundraiser at the Jackpot Ranch on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15 and 16, according to a news release.
Electric Harp Guitar Group with aerialist Taylor Marie set for Oct. 16 in Old Town
The Old Town Center for the Arts presents a multi-media event featuring the Electric Harp Guitar Group with special guest aerialist Taylor Marie on Saturday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m., according to a news release.
- Review: Sean Rowe’s voice brings power to compelling new set
- Sedona Film Festival presents ‘Jackie Mason: The Ultimate Jew’ Oct. 19
- Sedona Film Fest presents ‘Bergman Island’ premiere Oct. 15-21
- Sedona Film Fest presents ‘American Harmony’ encore Oct. 17
- ‘Voice from the Grave’ cemetery walk set for Oct. 29-30 in Sedona
- McFarland, Vega visit Bella Vita Oct. 15-16
- Sedona Film Fest presents ‘In Balanchine’s Classroom’ premiere Oct. 17
- Sedona Arts Academy announces upcoming October events
- Sedona Film Festival presents ‘A World Fusion Musical Journey’ Oct. 16
- Glen Campbell tribute weekend set for Sound Bites Oct. 15-16
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Sports in Brief: Cottonwood's Hailey Robinson wins Oxendale tennis tourney
At the Oxendale Auto Group Tennis Championships, Hailey Robinson of Cottonwood won the 18U division over Dani Khin of Clarkdale, according to a news release.
Chargers shut out Mingus 42-0
Dawson Smith carried the ball 19 times for 122 yards and two touchdowns, Garrett Jones added two more and the Benjamin Franklin football team scored 28 unanswered points in the first half to beat Mingus 42-0 on Friday night.
No. 10 Cowboys roll past Highland Prep. 68-22
Wyatt Parker ran for two touchdowns while five other Cowboys ran for a score each as the No. 10-ranked Camp Verde football team scored 46 unanswered points in the first half to beat Highland Prep. 68-22 on Friday night.
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Column: Can multi-family development ease housing crises in Cottonwood? It has to pass P&Z inspection first
The Cottonwood Planning and Zoning Commission surely has their work cut out for them and this proposed 56-unit multi-family development.
Around the Bluhmin' Town: All dogs go to heaven; other beloved pets, too
Do all dogs go to heaven? Yes, of course they do, along with all of our other beloved pets.
Letter: Supporting growth
The Verde Village Property Owners Association would like to make a statement regarding development in and around the City of Cottonwood.
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Sustainable Business Profile: A stay at the Element Sedona Hotel
The Element Sedona Hotel in the Village of Oak Creek earned the Innovator/Silver level Sustainable Business Certification from the Sustainability Alliance in 2021.
Problem Solved: My photo workshop was canceled. Why can’t I get my money back?
Bev Pettit’s photo workshop is canceled during the pandemic. But the company won’t give her a refund. Is that their final answer?
New Cottonwood consignment store an abundance of Hidden Treasures
After many years of working as a caterer and an educator, Patricia Garitson of Cornville decided it was time to take a different career path.
- Problem Solved: Help! My Electrolux refrigerator never worked, what now?
- Verde Heritage: 1875 – The ‘Old Tree Meeting’ tradition
- Photo: Verde Ranch Estates celebrates 1-year anniversary
- 'Life is an Art' program mixes painting, equine therapy in Sedona
- Gardens for Humanity: What is our relationship with our food?
- Day Tripper: Prescott’s playgrounds are worth the drive from Verde Valley
- Verde Heritage: 1972 – Mingus Union High School moves from Jerome to Cottonwood
- Problem Solved: Help! I made a PayPal donation to someone I don’t recognize
- Sustainability Alliance: Verde Valley School a model of sustainability
- Yavapai College to honor beloved art faculty member with Verde Valley campus gallery renaming
Reader Poll:
The U.S. government signed a $1.2 billion deal with Merck & Co. for their COVID-19 oral treatment pill, Molnupiravir. It is said to reduce the risk of hospitalization or death due to COVID-19 by 50%. If prescribed, would you take it?
Obituaries see more>
Obituary: James H. Brady
On Friday October 8th, 2021 James H. Brady, 74, passed away at home surrounded by family.
Obituary: Miranda Jeannette (Chavez) Espinosa
Our world was better because YOU were in it! October 22, 1984 – October 11, 2021 Miranda Jeanette (Chavez) Espinosa of Norco, CA, a loving wife and mother, daughter, sister, friend, and mentor was kept safe by her Guardian Angels to discover a new home above.
Obituary: W.R. (Bud) Jenkins
W.R. (Bud) Jenkins, 87, passed away on October 2, 2021, in Cottonwood, Arizona.
