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Funeral services for Verde Valley Firefighter Tyrone Bell set for Nov. 1
Firefighter Tyrone Bell, who died in the line of duty earlier this month due to complications from COVID-19, will be laid to rest Monday, Nov. 1, according to Verde Valley Fire District Chief Danny Johnson.
Mingus theater group to put on ‘The 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ musical Oct. 29-30, Nov. 5-7
A Troupe of Ridiculous Thespians (ATORT), made up of Mingus Union High School students, recently announced their newest musical performance, “The 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” according to a news release.
Verde Valley in Brief: Clarkdale museum to host virtual tour of Copper Art Museum
The Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum is slated to begin a “First Friday in Their Own Words” virtual series, with an episode featuring the Copper Art Museum, according to a news release.
- Susan Guthrie chosen as next Clarkdale town manager
- App that monitors filtered water for homeowners wins ‘Moonshot Award’
- Photo: Rollover crash sends 1 to hospital via helicopter
- After Hollywood disaster, safety a priority at Jerome shootout reenactment
- Jerome Halloween Dance moved to basketball courts
- Photo: Artist finishes school mural in Cornville
- Independent seeks readers’ military service stories, photos
- Police: 25-year-old man facing sexual assault charges linked to alleged Camp Verde incidents
- Virtual ‘Cottonwood Historic Property Tour’ set for Nov. 13
- City of Sedona, forest service propose shuttle service to ease parking woes at trailheads
State News see more>
Grant Woods, dead at 67, leaves long legacy in Arizona politics
Former Republican Attorney General Grant Woods who left the party to become a Democrat died Saturday, Oct. 23.
Arizona to spend another $30M on plan to leave more water in Lake Mead
Arizona is dropping another $30 million in to buy -- or, at least, rent -- some water rights to help stave off further drought-related cuts in what the state gets from the Colorado River.
Arizona unemployment hits 5.7%, equaling pre-pandemic numbers
Arizona's jobless rate finally dropped last month to where it was when the COVID-19 pandemic began.
- Court: Congress must approve financial changes to Arizona's school trust fund
- OSHA moves to strip state of ability to regulate worker safety
- Judge rebuffs Arizona's attempt to enforce 'likely unconstitutional' abortion law
- Ducey 'reviewing' mask mandates at Arizona universities
- Arizona AG tells courts to butt out of legislative moves
- Brnovich asks feds to investigate Facebook over sharing of smuggling information
- Another judge chides Arizona Senate for withholding public records on election audit
- 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
Reader Poll:
What are the family’s plans for “Trick-or-Treating” on Halloween this weekend?
- Visit the “Halloween at Old Town Cottonwood” event
- Attend a local “Trunk or Treat” in the Verde Valley
- Have the kids walk the neighborhood
- Drive to Prescott for Mount Vernon Ave. fun
- COVID-19 is still an issue, keep kids home and buy them candy
- We don’t celebrate Halloween
41 total votes
See past polls
Kudos Arts & Entertainment see more>
‘Voices from the grave’ pioneer cemetery walk set for Oct. 29-30 in Sedona
The Sedona Historical Society is hosting their fall “Voices from the Grave” pioneer cemetery walk on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29 and 30, with show times at 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., according to a news release.
Jerome Fire to host Halloween dance Oct. 30
The Jerome Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its 46th annual Halloween dance Saturday, Oct. 30, according to a news release.
Batrina’s Ghosts & Beggers Ball murder mystery dinner set for Oct. 31 at Sound Bites Grill
On Sunday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sound Bites Grill is offering an unforgettable Halloween murder mystery dinner, Batrina’s Ghosts & Beggars Ball, according to a news release.
- ‘Haunted History’ performance set for Oct. 31 at Sedona Heritage Museum
- Sedona church to host ‘Trunk or Treat’ event Oct. 31
- Michael Johnson, Daring Greatly Band set to perform at Sound Bites Grill Oct. 29-30
- Sammy Davis, Dan Vega ready to rock Bella Vita this weekend
- Nancy Ruby art exhibit on display at OTCA through November
Sports see more>
From Hawaii to Bogota to FanDuel, former pro player on unique journey
From Hawaii to Bogota to Phoenix’s Footprint Center, Parker Farris has experienced sports from a variety of perspectives.
Oothoudt scores 4 TDs, Cowboys rout Veritas Prep. 36-16
Quarterback Jacob Oothoudt ran 24 times for 135 yards and four touchdowns and the Camp Verde football team scored 24 points in the fourth quarter to beat Veritas Preparatory 36-16 on Friday night.
Mingus hangs tough with No. 6 Panthers in 28-14 loss
Quarterback Zach Harrison completed 10 of 20 passes for 169 yards and a touchdown, but the Mingus football team surrendered 21 unanswered points to start the game in a 28-14 loss to region rival Coconino on Friday night.
Opinion see more>
Column: My family’s bout with COVID-19
For more than a year and a half, the pandemic has caused stress in many households.
Letter: I am voting ‘yes’
I have been retired in Cottonwood for nearly 20 years. During that time one or both of the local public school districts has asked me for additional financial support at the ballot box to support their educational programs.
Letter: Digging deeper
You asked in your Oct. 24 editorial if Merck’s COVID pill is worth $1.2 billion to taxpayers.
Features see more>
Day Tripper: Saddled, spurred and emboldened – a trip to Tombstone
Travel is a learning tool and the chilling stories in the north about the man who shot Wild Bill Hickok are a precursor to the heat of Arizona’s epic saga.
Problem Solved: Why won’t T.J. Maxx refund my purchase?
After Ekaterina Quinones returns her merchandise to T.J. Maxx, it agrees to a full refund. Then it fails to repay the money. What’s going on?
Unique ‘Smart’ RV, car wash opens in Camp Verde
Camp Verde resident Rob Witt was motivated to start a car wash in town because he was driving to Cottonwood to the car wash.
- New Cottonwood consignment store an abundance of Hidden Treasures
- 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
Reader Poll:
What are the family’s plans for “Trick-or-Treating” on Halloween this weekend?
- Visit the “Halloween at Old Town Cottonwood” event
- Attend a local “Trunk or Treat” in the Verde Valley
- Have the kids walk the neighborhood
- Drive to Prescott for Mount Vernon Ave. fun
- COVID-19 is still an issue, keep kids home and buy them candy
- We don’t celebrate Halloween
41 total votes
See past polls
Obituaries see more>
Obituary: Dorris Lee Davis
Dorris Lee Davis, 95, died on September 22nd, 2021 in Cottonwood Arizona.
Obituary: Ernest W. Yeager
Ernie went home to be with his Lord on September 30, 2021. Ernie was born on Nov. 15, 1938 in Phoenix, AZ.
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.
