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Snow arrives just in time to dampen our spring spirits

If you asked last week, anyone in Northern Arizona would have told you spring was just around the corner. The mercury rose above 80...

Struggling nonprofits not in clear, but there is hope for the future

It’s no secret many businesses, organizations and individuals have yet to regain the financial health they once enjoyed prior to the recession. The...

Schools celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday by urging reading

Students huddle around hanging on every page as I read them the story of two children sharing their bounty of mangos. The colorful drawings...

No reason not to vote due to voting centers & mail-in

It’s becoming harder to come up with an excuse not to vote. First, Arizona voters approved an initiative allowing vote-by-mail elections, and now Yavapai...

Lack of education holds back person, their family, society

Most of us take reading for granted. When we see words, our brains automatically interpret them with little effort or concentration. Imagine if this...

Let’s face it guys, Valentine’s Day is for the women

This year was my first Valentine’s Day as a wife. It didn’t feel much different than the years past, except for an overwhelming desire...

Evolution of transit in area is shifting in right direction

The Verde Valley’s transportation endeavours took a positive turn in January when talk about transit circulated around the Verde Lynx. It took a few...

The public notices in newspapers keep the government in check

A person’s No. 1 source of local news is still the newspaper. Residents pick up The Camp Verde Journal to read about the latest...

Rec center nearly perfect; has a few kinks to work out

The Cottonwood Recreation Center is a blessing to the community and its residents. The activity hub encourages members to take charge of their health,...

Journalists quickly develop thick skin to keep our sanity

The newspaper business isn’t for the thin-skinned. Every story we publish has fans and critics, even feel-good feature stories we’re sure everyone will love....

Now is better time than December to push tax credits

Local nonprofits push hard for tax credit donations at the end of each year, but their timing is off to gain the most donations....

Lock up medicine & liquor, & then talk to your child

Yavapai County Attorney Shelia Polk doesn’t sit by and prosecute drug offenders. She first tries to stop them from ever picking up the drug....

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