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Drive-thru Christmas display returns to Camp Verde
Two Camp Verde families again invite the community to drive through their winter wonderland sparkling with Christmas cheer. The display is up every night from 6 to 9 p.m. through New Year’s Eve.
2 Little Free Libraries unveiled in Camp Verde
Two ribbon-cutting ceremonies are planned this week for Camp Verde’s newly installed Little Free Libraries, according to a news release.
Mesquite Hills developer eager to break ground after council OK
More than a decade after it was first proposed, a residential development may break ground as early as next week.
- Gulch Radio survives 7 years of rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle in Verde Valley
- Christmas tree permits sell out in national forests
- Heart Wood Cellars owners named YC’s Verde Valley Alumni of the Year
- A magical Christmas tradition returns to Verde Valley
- Verde Valley Archaeology Center reopening in Camp Verde
- Verde Valley in Brief: Eris Adderly to host ‘Author Talk’ at Cottonwood Library Nov. 30
- City of Sedona promotes Andy Dickey to public works director, assistant city manager
- Camp Verde Library to host free concert featuring Donna Hazlewood Dec. 2
- Mingus theatre group wins state’s ‘Best Musical’ award for ‘Spelling Bee’ production
- Community leaders chime in on supporting local businesses during the holiday season
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Legislator wants school mandate to teach communism with critical eye
A first-term Arizona lawmaker wants to require students to study what he says is the "brutality" of communism before they can graduate.
Arizona jobless rate continues steady decline, workforce keeps growing
Arizona’s unemployment rate continued its steady decline in October, falling to 5.2%, down a full percentage point from just two months earlier and almost one-third of the state’s pandemic high, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Biden releases 50 million barrels of oil in hopes of easing gas prices
The Biden administration said Tuesday it will release 50 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an effort to drive down the surging cost of gasoline and home heating oil.
Reader Poll:
Many families have a traditional “Christmas tree and decorations” setup day at home around the holidays. When do you set up your Christmas tree?
- Around Halloween
- Before Thanksgiving
- The weekend after Thanksgiving
- Sometime in December
- We don’t set up a Christmas tree
68 total votes
See past polls
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Esteban to play at Sound Bites Grill during Thanksgiving weekend
It’s going to be a great week of music and fun at Sound Bites Grill in Sedona. On Wednesday, Nov. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m., it’s Wineaux Wednesday, presided over by local favorite Patrick Ki on ukulele and guitar, according to a news release.
OTCA set to host holiday events in December
Old Town Center for the Arts is scheduled to present three special holiday concerts this season, according to a news release.
34th annual Made in Clarkdale Artist Showcase set for Dec. 2-5
In celebration of creativity, Made in Clarkdale invites you to the 34th annual Artist Showcase in December, according to a news release.
- Red Rocks Music Festival presents Viano String Quartet Dec. 3
- ‘Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)’ play set for Dec. 2-4 at Sedona Arts Academy.
- Monday at the Museum: Fire making demonstration set for Nov. 29
- ‘evoL-ution’ is Rick Cacuzza creating an ever-evolving live musical performance
- Upcoming holiday treats at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center
- Comedian Keith Ellis visits Sedona Arts Academy on Black Friday
- Sedona Film Festival presents ‘Hive’ premiere Nov. 27-Dec. 1
- ‘The Nutcracker and the Mouse King’ Ballet premieres onscreen Nov. 28
- Monday Movies on Main: ‘Great Voices Sing John Denver’ set to premier Nov. 29
- Festival presents ‘Love is Love is Love’ premiere Nov. 26-Dec. 2
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Mingus’ Cesar Diaz a bright star running Cottonwood streets
Mingus Union High School junior Cesar Diaz sat in the football stands at Mingus field Thursday with his Division III state championship medal, but what he was thinking about was winning his next race.
Norm Newell wins President’s Cup at Verde Santa Fe; 3rd player to win club’s three tournaments
Norm Newell recently won a two-day, 36-hole President’s Cup Championship at Verde Santa Fe Golf Course in October, making it his third championship in a year to complete a “Career Slam.”
Photo: Mingus Rams win league title
The Mingus Rams volleyball team (7th-8th grade) of the Clarkdale-Jerome School District pose for a photo after winning the Verde Valley League Championship on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
- Mingus’ Cesar Diaz wins D-III cross-country title; girls take 16th overall
- Seth Hall wins all-around cowboy at Turquoise Circuit Finals in Camp Verde
- Photo: Mingus swim team competes at D-III state meet
- No. 6 Cowboys lose 28-0 at state to St. Johns
- ‘Play ball’ on Mingus’s new synthetic football, soccer field
- No. 6 Cowboys rout Glendale Prep. 38-18, prepare for state playoff opener against St. Johns
- Mingus falls to No. 17 Volunteers 49-31 on homecoming
- Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo set for Nov. 4-6 in Camp Verde
- From Hawaii to Bogota to FanDuel, former pro player on unique journey
- Oothoudt scores 4 TDs, Cowboys rout Veritas Prep. 36-16
Opinion see more>
Column: A time to be thankful, and a new path in life
I sat at the table with my family during Thanksgiving dinner this week and I couldn’t help but realize how lucky I really am.
Around the Bluhmin' Town: Were you a brave soul to shop on Black Friday?
How was your Black Friday?
Editorial: Thanksgiving hope for ‘good understanding’ still survives
Our language has changed drastically, our community spirit has changed and our general purpose for the holiday has changed (family fights and football, anyone?), but Thanksgiving remains a true treasure of the American society.
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Drive-thru Christmas display returns to Camp Verde
Two Camp Verde families again invite the community to drive through their winter wonderland sparkling with Christmas cheer. The display is up every night from 6 to 9 p.m. through New Year’s Eve.
Arizona jobless rate continues steady decline, workforce keeps growing
Arizona’s unemployment rate continued its steady decline in October, falling to 5.2%, down a full percentage point from just two months earlier and almost one-third of the state’s pandemic high, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Problem Solved: She’s up a creek without a refund
After the Schitt’s Creek reunion tour is canceled, Lori Glazer wants a refund for her tickets. But Tickets-Center.com is only offering a credit. Can it do that?
- Verde Heritage: The destruction of the Verde River environment
- Day Tripper: A picture-perfect 'Page' in history
- Problem Solved: My scenic river cruises refund went sideways. Is my money gone?
- Verde Heritage: Clarkdale smelter expansion, 1919-1923
- Problem Solved: My scenic river cruises refund went sideways. Is my money gone?
Reader Poll:
Many families have a traditional “Christmas tree and decorations” setup day at home around the holidays. When do you set up your Christmas tree?
- Around Halloween
- Before Thanksgiving
- The weekend after Thanksgiving
- Sometime in December
- We don’t set up a Christmas tree
68 total votes
See past polls
Obituaries see more>
Obituary: Dorthy Nell Scott
Dorthy Nell Scott gained her wings, and joined her Heavenly Father.
Obituary: Marion Alice Freudinger nee Albanese
Marion Alice Freudinger nee Albanese, of Cottonwood passed to be with her legion of Mary in Heaven November 9, 2021.
Obituary: Reilley Holland Weatherford
Reilley Holland Weatherford, 16 of Camp Verde, Arizona. He took his final ride into the Lord’s arms on November 16, 2021.
