
In January, Celeena Johnson was named to Yavapai College’s 2020 All-Arizona Academic Team.

Once she finishes college, Kayla Reilly would like design prosthetics – and live in a third-world country.

CottCottonwood residents John and Beverly Schreiber will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Independence Day. The Schreibers were married in Beverly’s grandmother’s house in West Allis, Wisconsin, July 4,1959. They are the parents of three children, Jeffrey Schreiber (who passed away in 2018), Dawn Luko and Diana Honsa, and fiancé Clark. The Schreibers have two grandchildren, Keith Luko and Melanie Luko; and three great grandchildren, Analysa Curry, Sierra Luko and James Luko.onwood residents John and Beverly Schreiber will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Independence Day.

On April 6th, the Jerome Elks Lodge #1361 celebrated its 100th anniversary of serving the communities in the Verde Valley, which includes Jerome, Clarkdale, Cottonwood and Camp Verde. There were 185 members and guests were on hand to join in the celebration, including Arizona Elks State President Mike Murphy and his wife Debra, as well as guests from other lodges throughout the state. Special Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Jerry Grimes presented a Grand Exalted Ruler Special Citation to Exalted Ruler Janet Leuer, for 100 years of Meritorious Service to the Community. From left: Special Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Jerry Grimes, Exalted Ruler Janet Leuer and Trustee Chairman Jim Plas.

Having a certain level of media literacy and critical thinking skills is key to navigating through this churning sea of lies, echo chambers and — dare I mention it again? — “fake news.” Journalists are trained to view every new fact that comes their way with scrutiny. You can, too.
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- A Turn Too Far
- Pride tour ‘drag’ show draws protest from Cottonwood residents
- Mountain Biker Rescue
- Verde Valley towns could get even more control over vacation rentals
- Defense uses bodycam footage of deputy’s killing to object to charges
- Cottonwood Police issue alert for level 2 sex offender
- Another winter storm heading to Verde Valley
- Astoria International Bistro hits the ground running after grand opening in Camp Verde
- Obituary: Susan J. Pearson
- Out of Africa founder Dean Harrison dies
- Camp Verde Tractor Supply sets opening date
- Cottonwood man gets 20.5 years for attempted murder of cop
- Homeless woman diagnosed with cancer needs help of Cottonwood residents
- Jurisins taking care of business (and staff) for 20 years in Old Town
- Catch 22: PVPD seeks fugitive with warrants
- Winter weather brings closed roads, closed schools and crashes
- Cottonwood Police issue alert for level 3 sex offender
- Teen murder suspect to be arraigned Wednesday as adult
- Teen pleads not guilty to murder on Salt Mine Road