Camp Verde Bugle

The Camp Verde Town Council voted 6-1 to approve the purchase of the Camp Verde Water System at its regular meeting on Oct. 6.

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Christy Fisher is scheduled to perform solo Thursday, Oct. 28, at the Camp Verde Community Library, according to a news release.

The Camp Verde Parks and Recreation Department kicked off the 65th annual Fort Verde Days with a huge parade on Saturday, Oct. 9, for the two-day annual community event.

Local musicians Seth Brown, Reno McCormick and Michael Peters are scheduled to perform at this month’s “Music in the Stacks” at the Camp Verde Library, according to a news release.

The Camp Verde Community Library recently announced it is set to host Wind & Strings, comprised of Woody Haiken on saxophone and Shelley Haiken on the guitar and vocals, according to a news release.

The Town of Camp Verde has come to an agreement to purchase the Camp Verde Water System for $10 million, and it will be up to the council to finalize the document at its regular council meeting Wednesday night, Oct. 6.

Bashas’ Family of Stores announced Friday, Oct. 1, that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Raley’s Holding Company, an independent regional grocer based in California, according to a news release.

A fatal crash between a tractor-trailer and two passenger vehicles near the Interstate 17 northbound off-ramp closed State Route 260 in both directions Wednesday, Sept. 29, afternoon.

A 27-year-old Camp Verde resident’s unauthorized ride on a Hauser farm tractor through its cornfields caused $500,000 to $1 million in damage, according to the Camp Verde Marshal’s Office.

Quarterback Jacob Oothoudt threw for two touchdowns, Matt Loza ran for two more and the Camp Verde football team won its third straight contest with a 60-22 victory over Page on Friday night.

The Camp Verde Parks and Recreation Department recently announced registration is now open for another season of the town’s youth Grasshopper Basketball Program, according to a news release.

Fort Verde Days is right around the corner and the annual rodeo event is saddled right along with it.

The Camp Verde Parks and Recreation Department has openings for parade entries and outside vendors for the 65th annual Fort Verde Days in October, according to a news release.

In August, Camp Verde Marshal’s Office Deputy Ty Wantland was nominated to attend the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Honoring Heroes Recognition Banquet in Phoenix for the third straight year, according to a news release.

The Camp Verde Marshal’s Office Volunteer in Policing (VIP) has partnered with the Verde Valley Senior Center and Meals-on-Wheels program to deliver food to those in need, according to a news release.

Kayden Boggess had 213 yards rushing and three touchdowns, Wyatt Parker threw for another score and the Camp Verde football team won its second straight contest with a 46-6 rout over Heritage Academy on Friday night.

Verde Ranch Estates, a new community in the Camp Verde area, is scheduled to host a ribbon cutting Saturday, Sept. 25, according to a news release.

Local residents tuned out to the Camp Verde Job and Career Fair on Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Camp Verde Town gym.

It’s a matter of simple math that the Camp Verde Adult Reading Program pays off for its students.

The Town of Camp Verde announced Thursday it was awarded a $2.5 million Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant, allowing construction crews to finally finish a $12 million sports complex project that started in 2018.

The Camp Verde Community Library recently announced it would be hosting a special performance of music and dance from Chris and Laura Brown, according to a news release.

John Knight, the Town of Jerome’s zoning administrator, said he has resigned to take a position as the community development director for the Town of Camp Verde.

Jacob Oothoudt carried the ball 19 times for 197 yards and three touchdowns, Matthew Nechvil was just shy of 100 yards rushing with a score and the Camp Verde football team rebounded from an ugly loss a week ago with a 42-21 rout over Trivium Prep. on Friday night.

A 29-year-old woman who was arrested for multiple felony warrants and was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and hundreds of blue fentanyl pills was sentenced to three years in prison this week, according to a news release Thursday.

The Camp Verde Parks & Recreation Department has opened registration for the 65th annual Fort Verde Days Parade on Saturday, Oct. 9, according to a news release Wednesday.