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High school artists win cash
For the first time, the Verde Valley Fair awarded cash prizes to local high school artists and photographers.
Seven AVID students at Mingus land $405,000 Marauders receive $6.9 million in scholarships
Seven Mingus Union High School AVID Students applied for over $704,853 and received as a group a total of $404,642 in scholarships to continue their studies after graduation.
Cottonwood centenarian to celebrate 100th birthday quietly
Lifetime Verde Valley resident Maria de Gracia Macias Contreras is celebrating her 100th birthday on June 9.
- What's happening Memorial Day Weekend in Verde Valley
- VERDE HERITAGE: 1952 First art gallery on Grasshopper Flats
- Summer Reading Program at Camp Verde Library ready to launch
- Mingus Union finalists for AZ High School Musical Theatre Awards announced
- Mingus artists take top prizes at VV Fair, including Best of Show
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Mingus releases bond vote numbers
The Mingus Union High School was hoping for feedback during two public forums about their upcoming bond budget proposal, but Superintendent Mike Westcott looked at the bright side when only one person from the public showed up at both meetings.
Firefighters contain Sedona’s Miller Fire
Fire officials reported that the Sedona-area Miller Fire is experiencing minimal activity and is 31% contained, according to a news release issued on Tuesday, May 30.
Sandra Beck featured by Sedona Renegades Artist Group
Each month, the Sedona Renegades Artist Group invites a renowned guest artist to show their work in the Renegades exhibit at the Sedona Center for Harmony and Enrichment in Hozho Center.
- Camp Verde’s Verde Lakes Community Park receives new additions, still far from completed
- Clarkdale still to rock without gazebo
- Goodrich shifts into role as Camp Verde interim town manager June 8
- Camp Verde Sports Complex sees updates, field usage this summer
- It’s a wrap: the Marauder family has graduated
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Nun whose body shows little decay since 2019 death draws hundreds to rural Missouri
Hundreds of people flocked to a small town in Missouri this week and last to see a Black nun whose body has barely decomposed since 2019. Some say it's a sign of holiness in Catholicism, while others say the lack of decomposition may not be as rare as people think.
Farmer-turned-policeman is Mexico's eyes and ears at volcano
When the Popocatepetl volcano reawakened in 1994, Mexican scientists needed people in the area who could be their eyes and ears.
Firewalkers in Greece honor Saint Constantine in mystery-shrouded, centuries-old rituals
Sotirios Gkaintatzis danced across burning coals, his stomping bare feet raising sparks and puffs of smoke as he held aloft an icon of Saints Constantine and Helen.
- Fake image of Pentagon explosion briefly sends jitters through stock market
- Surfing gator seen relaxing at Alabama beach amid the waves
- 'Chonkosaurus,' plump Chicago snapping turtle captured on video, goes viral
- 1st babies born in Britain using DNA from 3 people
- AP PHOTOS: From Charles to Derby, day for fancy hats to rule
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Adopt a child (or more)
At the Arizona Department of Child Safety, children come into care through no fault of their own and often have trauma they carry with them.
Forced from Grand Canyon National Park, Havasupai Tribe embraces spiritual homecoming
Carletta Tilousi hit the trail as the sun rose, the light revealing a grouping of cottonwood and ash trees deep in the Grand Canyon.
Gov. Hobbs says no Arizonan will ‘be forced to cut their water use’ because of Colorado River conservation plan
While a Colorado River conservation plan has yet to be approved by the federal government, Gov. Katie Hobbs made two things clear at a news conference Thursday: Arizona will lead the way in the tri-state agreement, and Arizonans need not worry about a water-use crackdown.
- Lake dodges attorney fees; Finchem ordered to pay $40K
- Experts: AZ economy could be hit hard by default
- Prosecutors seek 17-year sentence for Arizona defendant in Jan. 6 attack
- Mohave County official blasts plans for expanded national monuments
- Congress considers making Chiricahua National Monument Arizona’s fourth national park
- Border Patrol says agents who killed man were answering report of gunfire
- Indiana woman dies trying to hike from Grand Canyon rim to river
- Judge rejects last election claim from Lake
- Fontes tells counties to ignore lawmaker over voting machines
- AG: Law bars counties from full hand counts of election ballots
Reader Poll:
After their lawsuits, gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake will not have to pay court-ordered penalties, but Secretary of State candidate Mark Finchem has been ordered to pay $40K. What do you think?
- They are called frivolous lawsuits for a reason; both should have to pay.
- Neither should have to pay; actions like this keep good people from fighting wrongs.
- Lake should have to pay, like Finchem.
- I really do not care.
34 total votes
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‘The Aesthetic Lure of Art’ at the Jerome Co-op
The Jerome Artists Cooperative Gallery is pleased to present the artworks of five new members dedicated to pursuing their artistic side after retirement.
Sedona Historical Society honors volunteers
On Thursday, April 27, the Sedona Historical Society and Sedona Heritage Museum honored the organization’s volunteers at its annual Volunteer Appreciation Party.
Village Troubadours perform free concert at Camp Verde Library
Camp Verde Community Library will host the Village Troubadours in a performance in the Fireside Room on June 1, 5-6:30 p.m.
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Yavapai College names new men’s basketball coach
The Yavapai College Athletics Department is excited to announce the hiring of Kevon Davis to be the eighth head men’s basketball coach in Yavapai College history.
Verde Santa Fe Men’s Golf Club celebrates holes-in-one
Verde Santa Fe Men’s Golf Club celebrated holes-in-one the last three Mondays of league games.
Verde Valley tennis pro inducted into Hall of Fame
Longtime Verde Valley tennis professional Larry Lineberry was inducted into the Southwest Professional Tennis Association
- Gallen pitches 6 shutout innings, Diamondbacks hit 3 HRs in 5-1 win over Rockies
- Kelly strikes out 10 in Diamondbacks' 4-2 win over Red Sox
- AZ athletes protest transgender girls competing in girls sports
- Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87
- Griner, Mercury set to tip off WNBA season after her return from detainment in Russia
- Mingus Marauders Wrestling takes on 2 RMN national tournaments
- Phoenix Suns fire coach Monty Williams after 4 seasons with the club
- Suns go big at trade deadline, still lose in second round of playoffs
- MUHS baseball's Xzayvier Buckner named 2nd Team All-State
- Nuggets beat Suns 118-102 in Game 5 to regain series lead
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No GPS: Trusting those who guide us through life
In a small chapel, a handful of men with clear eyes and wise souls gathered to honor one more of their fallen brothers. These are the Air Force Navigators, a brotherhood bound by their passion for thrilling flights, dangerous missions and the reward of a mission accomplished.
Conversation: Colorado River states bought time
Colorado River states bought time – now they need to think bigger
Editorial Cartoon: Michael Ramirez
Editorial Cartoon: Michael Ramirez
- Commentary: Remembering the purpose of Memorial Day
- Letter to the Editor: How do we solve the airline mess?
- Around the Bluhmin’ Town: Leaders playing chicken with the national debt
- Guest Commentary: Northern Arizona Healthcare needs new, responsive Board of Directors
- Letter to the Editor: All about indoctrination
Reader Poll:
After their lawsuits, gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake will not have to pay court-ordered penalties, but Secretary of State candidate Mark Finchem has been ordered to pay $40K. What do you think?
- They are called frivolous lawsuits for a reason; both should have to pay.
- Neither should have to pay; actions like this keep good people from fighting wrongs.
- Lake should have to pay, like Finchem.
- I really do not care.
34 total votes
See past polls
Obituaries see more>
Obituary: Arthur Cain
Arthur Cain, 80, of Cottonwood, Arizona passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023.
Obituary: Sandra June Slifer
Sandra June Slifer went to be with Jesus on Thurs., May 11, 2023. Sandy was born in San Bernardino, California, on Nov. 5, 1949.
Obituary: David Alexander Conlin Jr.
David Alexander Conlin, Jr. David loved life, and life loved him back.
