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Raquel Hendrickson
Managing Editor

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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.

By Raquel Hendrickson September 27, 2023
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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.

By Raquel Hendrickson September 27, 2023
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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.

By Raquel Hendrickson September 27, 2023
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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.

By Raquel Hendrickson September 20, 2023
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Stephen Gesell has been terminated as Cottonwood’s police chief as of Thursday, Sept. 14.

By Raquel Hendrickson September 15, 2023
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2 fire districts to share chief
Copper Canyon, Verde Valley sign leadership agreement for Danny Johnson’s services

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

By Raquel Hendrickson August 26, 2023
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The Town of Camp Verde is buying three acres on First Street as the intended site for more municipal buildings.

By Raquel Hendrickson August 5, 2023
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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.

By Raquel Hendrickson July 26, 2023
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Despite monsoon storms in Cottonwood, the rest of this week carries another excessive heat warning.

By Raquel Hendrickson July 19, 2023

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