Full merger? Camp Verde, Montezuma-Rimrock fire districts could become Copper Canyon Fire and Medical District
VERDE VALLEY – On July 1, 2016, the Camp Verde and Montezuma-Rimrock fire districts entered into a Joint Powers Agreement. That agreement created the Copper Canyon Fire Medical Authority.
RV Park ‘another great economic boost’
400-plus unit site at SR 260, I-17 expected to be completed May 2019
CAMP VERDE – By May 2019, the 400-plus unit recreational vehicle site at I-17 and SR 260 should be completed and ready for business.
Arizona hopes to convince teens to ‘Escape the Vape’
While purchase of tobacco and similar products is legal statewide at 18, two Arizona communities, Douglas and Cottonwood, have raised the age to buy and use these to 21.
Alarmed by the sharp increase of youth "vaping,'' state health officials are preparing a campaign they hope will scare teens from starting or, if it's too late for that, get them to quit.
Jerome to fill vacant council seat Tuesday
JEROME – Jerome Town Council may fill its empty council seat Tuesday during a special meeting.
Police: 19-year-old men died of accidental overdose involving fentanyl
The deaths of 19-year-olds Gunner Bundrick and Jake Morales have been ruled an accidental overdose of illicit drugs and fentanyl intoxication, according to a Yavapai County Medical Examiner report obtained by The Daily Courier.
‘A Magical Christmas’ concert by Cottonwood Community Band Dec. 2, 16
The Cottonwood Community Band is presenting their annual Christmas concerts, “A Magical Christmas” under the direction of Dr. Sy Brandon.
County to review permit for Sedona Vista Village master sign plan
Vacation rental approval also on Tuesday agenda
COTTONWOOD -- The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors will discuss a permit Tuesday regarding a sign plan for Sedona Vista Village in the Village of Oak Creek.
Final four: Community stakeholders meet finalists for Cottonwood City Manager
Community members and stakeholders from all over the Verde Valley had the chance to meet the finalists Friday morning at the Cottonwood Recreation Center.
Homeless group seeks new cold-weather shelter in Cottonwood
Raena Avalon has had success sheltering Cottonwood’s homeless population.
Becky O’Banion steps down from school board, but not from Verde Valley education
CLARKDALE – As of 5:59 p.m. Tuesday, Becky O’Banion is no longer on the Clarkdale-Jerome School Board.
Alex Barber selected as mayor of Jerome
JEROME – Alex Barber was appointed Mayor of Jerome Tuesday by an almost entirely new council Tuesday.
Cottonwood looks at rate increase for water, wastewater
Council directs staff to reevaluate numbers for wastewater increase
COTTONWOOD – Cottonwood City Council looked at potentially raising utility rates for water and wastewater Tuesday during a work session.
Clarkdale swears in Regner, Hunseder
Richard Dehnert reappointed vice mayor
- Clarkdale Town Council swore in council members Bill Regner and Debbie Hunseder Tuesday.
Thunder and Lightnin’, pony rides, Farm-a-go-go all part of Cornville’s Olde Tyme Country Fair
CORNVILLE – From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 come to the Olde Tyme Country Fair at Oak Creek School.
Flake threatens judicial nominations, to force vote on special counsel
Sen. Jeff Flake said Wednesday he will oppose all judicial confirmations until the Senate is allowed to vote on a bill to keep the White House from interfering in an investigation of possible Russian meddling in the 2016 election
Garrison sets sights on paving Ogden Ranch Road
Ogden Ranch Road is a one-mile stretch of dirt road that is occasional graded on the outskirts of Cottonwood, but it could be a key player in moving traffic around the Verde Valley in the future
Setting the pace: Survey to help Camp Verde Marshal’s Office ‘strengthen community partnerships
It’s been a month since Corey Rowley took over as Camp Verde Marshal. Recently, he said that the officers and staff at CVMO are “committed to providing the highest quality of public safety service to our citizens.”
Bread of Life elects new board president as Spoo replaces Hach
CAMP VERDE – Camp Verde recently lost a husband-and-wife team of volunteers, as Denny and Phoebe Hach relocated to the Midwest to be closer to family.
Cottonwood sets Dec. 4 public hearing for 2019 CDBG projects
The City of Cottonwood is expected to receive approximately $330,000 in FY19 federal CDBG funds from the Arizona Department of Housing Regional Account.
Woman accused in Halloween shooting arrested
A Cottonwood woman accused of being involved in a shooting in Old Town Halloween night was arrested Sunday on weapons, aggravated assault and false reporting charges, according to Cottonwood Police.
A word on the bird: Lower prices on turkey for consumers
PHOENIX -- A healthy supply of turkeys is going to make the cost of feeding the family Thanksgiving dinner a bit less expensive this year.
Genie Gee assumes dual role as Mingus superintendent, principal
COTTONWOOD – There’s no telling how long Genie Gee will be in the front seat at Mingus Union High School District.
Country Bank to become State Bank of Arizona
New marquee expected in next ‘couple of years,’ says Cottonwood branch manager
Immediately, however, the Cottonwood branch is known as Country Bank, a Division of State Bank of Arizona, Tufte said, though the branch won’t have new signage for another “couple of years.”
Old Town Assn. showing progress following Chamber partnership
Last summer, the Old Town Association was still in rehabilitation stages following an embezzlement scandal.
Hoffman 54,000 votes ahead of Riggs for AZ schools chief
PHOENIX -- Democrats will take at least one statewide office for the next four years.
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- Letter: It’s sad to see what Sedona has become
- Cornville woman dies in crash on 89A, Page Springs Road
- Woman accused in Halloween shooting arrested
- Sheriff’s Office: Verde Village man fires into neighborhood before turning gun on himself
- Homeless group seeks new cold-weather shelter in Cottonwood
- Police: 19-year-old men died of accidental overdose involving fentanyl
- Hargrove out as Mingus Union superintendent (with video)
- Obituary: Taylor Kay Rogers 1995-2018
- Letter: Decline of Sedona pretty much true for all of Arizona
- Obituary: Steven James Eaton 1955-2018
- Sheriff’s Office: Verde Village man fires into neighborhood before turning gun on himself
- YCSO: Shots fired near Verde Village, SWAT team called
- Mother arrested after 'passing out' from possible heroin overdose in front of daughter
- Cottonwood police detective arrested following domestic violence investigation
- Cornville woman dies in crash on 89A, Page Springs Road
- Shots fired from Verde Village home; suspect later found dead from self-inflicted wound
- Cottonwood woman sentenced to 21 years in prison for child pornography
- Obituary: Kathy Reay 1969 - 2018
- Woman involved in Camp Verde murder pleads guilty
- Obituary: Taylor Kay Rogers 1995-2018
