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Judge wants to hear more arguments in bars-vs.-governor suit
Gov. Doug Ducey is justifying his directive to liquor investigators and police to ignore violations of some state laws by restaurants because they need the money from the otherwise illegal sales they are being allowed to make.
Environmental groups file suit to remove most cattle from Verde River watershed
Environmental groups have filed suit to remove most of the cattle off of 143 miles of the Verde River watershed.
Community events and announcements: Sept. 21, 2020
Here are some events and other announcements about things happening in the Verde Valley.
- Arizona users shrug at U.S. ban on TikTok, WeChat as Chinese spy tools
- Arizonan on Trump’s short list for Supreme Court has low profile
- Odgen Ranch Road new spoke in wheel for Verde Valley cycling
- Gov. Ducey targeted for recall by Accountable Arizona group
- Arizona reports 1,000+ new COVID-19 cases for second straight day
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Verde Valley Raceway coming to Camp Verde
Watching his daughters race in their go karts makes Matty Scott one proud papa.
Cemetery Association sells bricks for Pam Jackson Memorial
The woman they knew as Monie wasn’t a veteran of the nation’s armed forces. But her husband Darrel was.
Camp Verde council to consider $1.2 million loan to plan sewer along SR 260
CAMP VERDE — Wednesday, the Camp Verde Town Council will consider borrowing $1.2 million as it builds plans for sewer service along State Route 260. The planned sewer expansion would begin at Interstate 17 and continue to about one-half mile west of the Aultman Parkway roundabout.
- Gabriela’s reopens in Camp Verde
- More than 70 percent of Camp Verde students attending school in-person
- Camp Verde Arena Association to hold Fort Verde Days Rodeo at new equestrian center
- Camp Verde considers how to spend CARES Act money
- Public invited to attend free Open Meeting Law training via Zoom
Crime & Courts see more>
Gilbert man arrested for aggravated assault at Village of Oak Creek hotel
According to a Sept. 19 news release by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, witnesses said they heard the woman yelling that her baby was not safe.
YCSO targets Cornville Road for traffic enforcement
Utilizing grant funding from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, a Yavapai County Sheriff’s deputy conducted traffic enforcement along a stretch of Cornville Road outside of the Cornville community on Wednesday, Sept. 16,
Teen to be tried as adult for threatening party-goers with handgun
A 17-year-old boy arrested Sept. 12 for threatening party-goers with a handgun will be tried as an adult.
Reader Poll:
How will you vote in the 2020 General Election?
- Early voting in person
- Early voting by mail
- Early voting at Yavapai County drop box
- In person on Election Day
6 total votes
See past polls
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King of Sedona: Patrick Schweiss has guided Sedona International Film Festival since 2004
For Patrick Schweiss, life has been one big holiday since he took over as executive director of the Sedona International Film Festival in July 2004.
Emerson Theater Collaborative presents The i’Mpossible Project: Kicking My Blue Genes in the Butt
Emerson Theater Collaborative presents The i’Mpossible Project: Kicking My Blue Genes in the Butt, Sept. 24-26. All shows are at 7 p.m.
Sedona Film Fest presents ‘Blackbird’ premiere Sept. 18-24
The Sedona International Film Festival presents the Northern Arizona premiere of “Blackbird” showing Sept. 18-24 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
- New music includes release from Cat Stevens (Yusuf)
- Apache artist ‘in residence’ at Mii amo as Charles Decker creates art, displays art at Enchantment Resort
- ‘Life as it Changes’ Jerome Artists Co-op reopens
- Roger Naylor becomes voice of Verde Canyon Railroad
- Red Rocks Music Festival season debuts Sept. 13
Sports see more>
Hard-nosed, unselfish play is key to Camp Verde football
Camp Verde football has eight returning players on its offense, and eight on its defense.
Camp Verde cross country prepares for season
Camp Verde cross country prepares for its Sept. 16 season opener at Fountain Hills High School
Trail blazers: Mingus cross country teams split against Prescott
The Mingus Union boys and girls cross country teams kicked off their 2020 campaign Saturday by splitting a pair of dual meets against Prescott.
Opinion see more>
Letter: Thank you Cottonwood for making my recreational time relaxing and comfortable
Again thanks to the people of Cottonwood and the excellent staff of your community pool who make my time there so relaxing and comfortable.
Letter: Legalizing recreational use of marijuana a slippery slope
We have a moral obligation to protect our citizens, and especially our young people. Please vote down this referendum.
Letter: Vote YES on consolidation, NO on Prop. 208; demand Mingus goes to live instruction
Is this Operation Trident or something from Cottonwood’s education governing boards?
- Letter: All things considered, consolidation cannot be supported
- Consolidation will create student-first education culture for Upper Verde
- Consolidation treatise: By Mike Westcott
- Letter: Consolidation should not be a leap of faith
- Letter: Consolidation proponents show no commitment to maintaining, improving fine arts
- Letter: 'RedForEd' support occurs when it is 'Not in my backyard'
- In year of restrictions, virus changes Sept. 11, too
- Commentary: More than a 'small group' support consolidation
- Commentary: Consolidation provides sensible business model for Upper Verde education
- Commentary: No compelling evidence consolidation leads to cost savings
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Odgen Ranch Road new spoke in wheel for Verde Valley cycling
Welcome to the Verde Valley’s best new bike ride – Odgen Ranch Road.
Casey’s maintains Cowboy Shop family tradition
Casey Anderson has opened Casey’s Cowboy Shop in the Safeway plaza, and the store is a “modified version” of the long-time Cowboy Shop that has been in operation in Cottonwood since 1983.
Verde Heritage: 1920 Prescott-Jerome Highway
The travel distance from Prescott to Jerome was cut from 62 to 32 miles.
- VERDE HERITAGE 1899: JEROME MINES; Work in the District
- Around The Bluhmin’ Town: heat relief in short supply
- Around the Bluhmin' Town: Learning to learn in COVID times
- VERDE HERITAGE -- 1902: JEROME; Fire in the United Verde Copper Company Mine
- Verde Heritage 1899: JEROME Construction and Fire Department, August
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Contraband-laden drone snags in prison net; 2 arrested
A drone carrying marijuana, cigarette lighters and cellphones got caught in a net above a Mississippi prison fence, resulting in the arrest of two men, state corrections officials said.
Florida city repeals 13-year ban on saggy pants
After 13 years, a South Florida city has overturned a ban on “saggy pants” — bottoms that reveal the wearer’s underwear.
Rooftop alphorns power virus-safe concert in Germany
Musicians have taken to the roofs of apartment blocs with alphorns in the German city of Dresden to perform a concert featuring distant harmonies at a time when cultural events have been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Reader Poll:
How will you vote in the 2020 General Election?
- Early voting in person
- Early voting by mail
- Early voting at Yavapai County drop box
- In person on Election Day
6 total votes
See past polls
Obituaries see more>
Obituary: Brandon M. Kitts 1976-2020
Brandon, a US Army Ranger serving in Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq received the Silver Star, Bronze Star, 4 Purple hearts along with other Army Achievement and Commendation medals.
Obituary: Viola Darden Tschann Lawrence 1925-2020
Born in La Habra, California on November 15, 1925, Viola Darden Tschann Lawrence was 4th of 5 children. She graduated from Anaheim High School.
Obituary: Susan Schwab Rothlauf 1940-2020
Susan Schwab Rothlauf passed away at age 79 in Cottonwood, Arizona.
