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).
V’ACTE, Jones Ford announce October JTED students of the month
Tuesday, the Jones Ford and the Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education governing board recognize the October Jones Ford Verde Valley and V’ACTE CTE Students of the Month.
Twin Treat: Brantley and Reagan Slipher
Brantley and Reagan Slipher were born Wednesday, October 4th, 2017 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott Valley to Mark and Evelyn Slipher of Cottonwood.
Cottonwood Village honors veterans
The Cottonwood Village honored the 35 veterans (25 from World War II), who reside at the Cottonwood Village, in a Veterans Day ceremony Saturday.
Veterans gather at Verde Valley Flyers Veterans Day event
Veterans with the Verde Valley Flyers, who were at a Veterans Day event at the Cottonwood Airport Saturday morning, line up for a photo in front of Terry Andrew’s 1944 attack trainer airplane.
Veterans Salute at Cottonwood Village
Some of the 35 veterans (25 from World War II), who reside at the Cottonwood Village assisted living facility in Cottonwood, pose for an annual photo for the Verde Independent.
100th birthday party
“Lovey” Louise Warner was surprised by a 100th birthday party at the Mingus Union High School bookstore early Thursday morning where she has been a volunteer for 14 years.
50th Wedding Anniversary
Ernie and Josie Carrillo of Cottonwood celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 28 with a gathering of family and friends at the Cottonwood American Legion.
Bishop of Arizona to preside at instillation of new minister
The Right Reverend Kirk Stevan Smith, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, will preside over the installation of The Rev. Monica Whitaker as Rector of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Sedona on Nov. 5 in the Sanctuary at 100 Arroyo Pinon Drive in West Sedona.
Camp Verde High School student of the month
Camp Verde High School has announced that senior Ani Steinhardt the school’s November Kiwanis Student of the Month. Steinhardt has a 4.028 GPA and is ranked second in her class.
Friends of Clark Memorial Library receives boost from Clarkdale-Jerome Lion’s Club
At the Clark Memorial Library reopening ceremony on Oct. 19, Clarkdale-Jerome Lions Club President David Andrews presented the Friends of Clark Memorial Library with a check for $3,500.
Celebration of Life for Isabelle Lacey
A Celebration of Life for Isabelle Lacey will be held on November 4th from 2-4pm in the Cottonwood Ranch Clubhouse.
Happy birthday – for the 107th time!
Before diving into a piece of birthday cake, Cottonwood resident Margaret Burns had lunch at Annie’s on Mingus Avenue with several of her friends.
75th Wedding Anniversary
The Hale family is proud to announce the 75th wedding anniversary of Cottonwood residents John and Lena Hale.
Verde Valley woman celebrates 100th birthday
LaVersa Barto celebrated her 100th birthday with 180 members of her family and friends at the at the Verde Village Property Owners Association clubhouse Saturday where they posed for many photos to remember the historic event.
Wedding Plans
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Yost of Cottonwood, Arizona are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Michele, to Roy Zungia, son of Mrs. Veronica Hinojosa and Mr. Avila Zungia, step-father Molina Hinojosa of Corpus Christi, Texas.
New Arrival: Ayden Blake Bryann
Ayden Blake Bryann was born Friday, July 7, 2017, 10:21 p.m., at Verde Valley Medical Center.
- Traffic passable, but delayed, following two-car crash on AZ 260 and Fir in Cottonwood
- Cottonwood man arrested for heroin possession, intent to sell
- One person seriously injured in Perkinsville Road rollover
- Cottonwood police seek suspect in $100,000 Old Town Association fraud
- Cottonwood man arrested for assaulting, stabbing landlords
- Man arrested for burglary after arriving to update sex offender registration
- Local man arrested for alleged thefts at Cottonwood Cemetery
- Sedona investigation results in felony indictment against couple charge in sexual abuse of 7-year-old girl
- Cottonwood votes 4-3 on sales tax hike
- Grassland fire destroys shed, causes extensive damage to vehicle
- Second suspect arrested in Cornville counterfeit money operation
- Cottonwood man arrested for assaulting, stabbing landlords
- Police seek public’s help in locating high risk level 3 sex offender
- Driver from tour jeep rollover dies from injuries
- New delay in 21-year-old murder case
- 4 homes reportedly on fire in blaze near Prescott Valley
- Sheriff’s office seeking to identify human remains found near Verde River
- Cornville woman arrested for operating counterfeit operation
- Traffic passable, but delayed, following two-car crash on AZ 260 and Fir in Cottonwood
- 3 suspects arrested in Cottonwood following weapons offense
