Wilson, Lobaugh engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Lobaugh of Cottonwood are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Kyle, to Maria “Katie” Wilson, daughter of Kathy Reay of Rimrock and James Wilson of Camp Verde.
Mountain View Prep’s A-team goes to state championship tourney
Congratulations to Mountain View Preparatory’s Girls’ Basketball A Team for winning the Verde Valley Small Schools Championship this year.
YC Culinary Program’s top chef earns prestigious rating
Jennifer Jackson, lead faculty member at the Yavapai College Culinary Institute of Sedona, is nearing the pinnacle of educational honors in her profession.
Southwest Wine Center wins awards at state competition
Yavapai College Southwest Wine Center students have notched more “bests” in the industry.
Chamber names Linda Norman Volunteer of the Year
Linda Norman was named this year’s Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of Year at Friday night’s Annual Dinner and Installation Banquet. Board members were also present at the Moose Club.
V’ACTE, Jones Ford announce JTED students of the month
On Dec. 5, the Jones Ford and the Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education governing board recognized the December 2017 Jones Ford Verde Valley and V’ACTE CTE Students of the Month.
Verde Valley first responders honored by Moose Lodge
The Verde Valley Moose Lodge 1449 hosted its fourth annual First Responder Appreciation Dinner Jan. 20.
Celebrating 38 years of service
Tuesday, Cottonwood Mayor Tim Elinski and city council presented DeDe Ewald with a plaque of Appreciation for 38 years of service as a volunteer and a member of the Library Advisory Board.
DeVore receives scholarship award
Hannah DeVore, athlete at Mingus Union High School was selected to receive the Better Business Bureau’s Ethical Athlete Scholarship award.
Chief Deputy County Attorney Dennis McGrane wins Jack Ogg Award for Community Service
Dennis McGrane, the chief deputy in the Yavapai County Attorney’s Office, is this year’s recipient of the Jack Ogg Award for Community Service by the Yavapai County Bar Association.
Cottonwood Elementary celebrates spelling bee winner
On Dec. 15, Cottonwood Elementary School fifth grader Ron Bongon, pictured at right, finished first at the school’s annual Spelling Bee.
Thank you, Vicky Menseneick
Camp Verde Senior Center and President Dennis Hach recognizes Vicky Menseneick with a Certificate of Appreciation for the special contributions Vicky makes to the Center.
Camp Verde Senior Center Volunteers of the Year
The Camp Verde Senior Center and President Denny Hach, recognize Carrie McCarter, on the right, and Mikki Uszenski, in the center, with Volunteer of the Year awards.
YES the Arc recognizes Verde Valley Newspapers at annual Christmas dinner
Since 1974, YES the Arc has met the needs of the Verde Valley’s developmentally disabled. Saturday, the longtime organization held its 43rd Annual Holiday Dinner Dance at the Clarkdale Memorial Club House.
V’ACTE, Jones Ford announce November JTED students of the month
On Dec. 5, the Jones Ford and the Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education governing board recognized the November Jones Ford Verde Valley and V’ACTE CTE Students of the Month.
Realtors Association names new leadership, honors region’s top professionals
The Sedona Verde Valley Association of REALTORS® held its annual Installation and Awards event on Friday, Dec. 8, at the Clark Memorial Clubhouse with a 1920s theme.
40 student nurses mark end of Yavapai College studies; earn pins, degrees
Fall semester came to a memorable close for 40 Yavapai College student nurses who earned the chance to either continue their educations or, following a national licensing exam, to join the ranks of nurses caring for the sick and wounded across the globe.
Mingus graduate Sgt. O’Conner meets president
Sergeant Brian O’Connor, a 2012 graduate of Mingus Union High School, has served in the Air Force for more than five years.
Yavapai College student-crafted wine triumphs at invitation-only Jefferson Cup
Top honors continue to roll in for the products of Yavapai College students studying the art and science of winemaking at the Southwest Wine Center in Clarkdale.
Hospice volunteer retires after 33 years of service
Northern Arizona Hospice held a retirement party Monday at Red Rooster for Rosemary Schmid, who has volunteered at the agency for 33 years.
New Arrival: Juri Fukano Sestak
Juri Fukano Sestak was born at Verde Valley Medical Center at 7:42 a.m. on October 23rd 2017.
Volunteers of the Month
The Camp Verde Senior Center along with President Dennis Hach presented the Volunteer of the Month award to Mary Ann Lambert (left), and Ava Dering (right).
- Verde Village man arrested, jailed in attempted murder of two women
- Commentary: It’s hardly a walk in the park when a brawl erupts
- NAH to create ‘one-stop shopping’ for local healthcare
- Storm damages 1,000 trees at VOC’s Oakcreek Country Club golf course
- Aloha Sedona: Taste of Hawaii comes to Red Rock country with Poke restaurant
- President Trump signs Gosar-sponsored land exchange package
- Obituary: Daniel Andrew Wrigley 1984 -2019
- Bill would crack down on 'party house' vacation rentals
- CLIP: U.S. Senator Martha McSally talks key issues facing the Verde Valley
- WITHOUT THE WALL: Study shows far fewer unauthorized immigrants living in Arizona than 10 years ago
- Significant flooding throughout Verde Valley (with videos)
- Heavy snow in forecast throughout Verde Valley, Sedona
- Road closures: What you need to know
- Flood forces breach of 105-year-old Clarkdale dam (with video)
- Verde Village man arrested, jailed in attempted murder of two women
- Commentary: It’s hardly a walk in the park when a brawl erupts
- Splash of Jerome’s racist history now worth $225,000
- Between a rock and a hard place: 5-foot wide boulder blocks path of water slide at Slide Rock State Park (with video)
- WILL SNOW MELT = MORE FLOODS?
- Winter storm prompts school closures Thursday
