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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.

Two ribbon-cutting ceremonies are planned this week for Camp Verde’s newly installed Little Free Libraries, according to a news release.

The Camp Verde Community Library is scheduled to host the winner of “Verde Valley’s Got Talent,” Donna Hazlewood, for a concert Thursday, Dec. 2, according to a news release.

Starting Wednesday, Dec. 8, from 3 to 4 p.m., Lynn Sweitzer is scheduled to present in-person or virtually a series of five hands-on classes on how to successfully and safely do online banking, according to a news release.

The Town of Camp Verde means business. To show they are serious they have added two new members to their Economic Development Department to assist long-time Director Steve Ayers.

The Camp Verde Marshal’s Office is investigating the death of a 16-year-old male who was found deceased under an overpass on Interstate 17 late Tuesday night.

Turquoise Circuit Rodeo Finals contestants were introduced during Camp Verde block party Thursday night, Nov. 4, 2021, in front of Low Places Bar & Grill.

The Gina Machovina Trio is scheduled to perform at the Camp Verde Community Library from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, according to a news release.

Tierra Verde Builders of Camp Verde has restarted work on the $12 million Camp Verde sports complex project that first broke ground in 2018.

The Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo and its new home at the Camp Verde Arena Association are gearing up for the 2021 finals Nov. 4-6, according to a news release.

A 25-year-old Gilbert man was arrested last week and charged with sexual assault stemming from multiple alleged incidents in Camp Verde involving a 15-year-old minor, according to a news release.

The Camp Verde Community Library director wants to establish a 24-hour library branch in Verde Lakes, which will provide residents with books, WiFi and information during emergencies like last summer’s Backbone Fire.

The Camp Verde Community Library recently announced that it plans to host Verde Valley GameCon II in November, according to a news release.

Growing rural communities versus overwhelmed rural Health Care systems. The expansion of medical education versus the escalating needs of an aging population. The vast potential of new technologies, new personnel and delivery innovations set against the constraints of logistics, bureaucracy and time.

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

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.