

For the second straight week, the Camp Verde High School football team overpowered the competition by more than 50 points, moving the Cowboys’ overall record to 4-2.

Autumn is arguably the best time of year in the Verde Valley. It is certainly a great time express appreciation for the opportunity to live in the proximity of one of the state’s natural wonders.

The residential demand for water in Camp Verde may more than double over the next quarter century. Those who know flow are working now to prepare.

The firing of Stephen Gesell from his position as Cottonwood police chief is tied up in civil complaint against the department, but there were other circumstances at play as well.

Stephen Gesell has been terminated as Cottonwood’s police chief as of Thursday, Sept. 14.

Touting an “era of cooperation,” Verde Valley Fire District and Copper Canyon Fire & Medical District have agreed to share a fire chief.

Let’s talk about books.

The Town of Camp Verde is buying three acres on First Street as the intended site for more municipal buildings.

Heat, but not excessive heat, and some possibility for rain will continue through the weekend. On the other side, daily high temperatures may at last stay under triple digits for a time, according to the National Weather Service.

Despite monsoon storms in Cottonwood, the rest of this week carries another excessive heat warning.