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In the new state legislative session, Arizona Sen. Wendy Rogers pre-filed Arizona Senate Concurrent Memorial 1001 on Dec. 16, which “urges” the Arizona Department of Transportation to designate State Route 260 as the Donald J....
Brian Freudenthal became the new Cottonwood chief of police on Nov. 12. “I definitely feel a clean slate, the only thing I’ve noticed is just a need for stability,” Freudenthal said.  Freudenthal’s predecessor, Steve Gesell, was fired by...

Bridge of Mercy pantry looks for new space

Bridge of Mercy, a Verde Valley nonprofit food pantry currently located in the Hope Community Church at 412 N. 10th Street in Cottonwood, will...

Year in Review: The news stories and photos that defined 2024

January ■ Following a report of sexual harassment of a female city of Cottonwood employee by Cottonwood City Councilman Derek Palosaari, a subsequent investigation discovered...

Clarkdale asks Cottonwood to alter flights

The Clarkdale Town Council unanimously approved a resolution on Dec. 10 demanding that the Cottonwood City Council take action to address complaints by Clarkdale...

Cottonwood City Council votes to continue sale of Rough Cut

The Cottonwood City Council voted once again on Wednesday, Dec. 18, to sell the Rough Cut building and directed staff to explore building a...

Cottonwood City Council weighs keeping or selling Rough Cut

The Cottonwood City Council discussed whether to complete the Rough Cut building as a future city hall and Cottonwood Municipal Center or continue the...

City of Cottonwood considers code and Thunder Valley Rally

The Cottonwood City Council discussed a draft code of conduct on Tuesday, Dec. 10, before hearing a report on this year’s Thunder Valley Rally...

Manzanita Outreach’s finances in peril 

Manzanita Outreach issued a statement on Monday, Nov. 25, that staff had “uncovered possible financial mismanagement” within the food assistance nonprofit and subsequently confirmed...

Art dolls will strut in fashion show 

Step into a world of enchantment and creativity at the Art Doll Fashion Show and English Tea, which will take place on Saturday, Nov....

Political signs beset by theft and vandalism

The lead-up to the 2024 general election was accompanied by several dozen reports of destroyed political signs across the Verde Valley.  “I think it’s because...

Northern AZ Restorative Justice holds training 

Northern Arizona Restorative Justice will be hosting a free weekend training in restorative practices on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16 and 17, at Spectrum...

Nevarez wins third seat in Mingus Union school board race

There are six candidates running for three seats on the Mingus Union High School District Governing Board: James Ariola, Taylor Bell, Ashley Koepnick, Rev....

Third-place Teague losing ground to Nevarez in Mingus Union school board race

There are six candidates running for three seats on the Mingus Union High School District Governing Board: James Ariola, Taylor Bell, Ashley Koepnick, Rev....

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