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).
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.
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- Commentary: Four years later, I can still hear the screams
- Local agencies address trafficking rumors
- Heads up! Ban on using handheld cellphones while driving begins Nov. 2
- Wanted felon caught with assault rifle
- NWS: Flash flood watch in Northern Arizona
- Cottonwood gives first approval for Starbucks
- Taggers vandalize historic site (with video)
- Police issue alert on man trying to break into apartments
- Head-on collision in Cornville sends 1 to hospital
- Man involved in vehicle-pedestrian crash facing homicide, DUI charges
- Plane crashes into Cottonwood residence
- Emergency responders on scene of Cottonwood airplane crash (with videos)
- Camp Verde man wrestles with black bear near Patagonia
- Weekend burglary puts halt to work projects for Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity
- WAS JUSTICE SERVED? Sabrina Champ says judge let Seth Collins off easy in SR 260 accident
- Thomas Chantry faces new charges of molestation, abuse
- Commentary: Four years later, I can still hear the screams
- Pilot in Cottonwood plane crash dies
- Two public meetings planned to discuss possible routes for new county connector road
