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Heavy smoke from Payson and Utah fires affecting Yavapai County

With wildfire activity increasing from the Southern Utah wildfires in addition to the Pius Wildfire near Payson, smoke is expected to be transported by...

Scam uses phony Social Security notices

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office announced on June 19 that a fraudster in Yavapai County has been emailing fake notices to residents claiming that...

Old Town Association awards $500 scholarship

The Old Town Association is pleased to announce that the winner of the Old Town Association Scholarship Program for 2024 is Airam Hurtado-Castro, a...

Andrea Meyer to be honored with tennis award

Clarkdale resident Andrea Meyer, Mingus Union High School’s girls’ tennis head coach, is among this year’s 17 recipients of the Billie Jean King Champions...

Michael Velling talks sand sculpting art at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Sculptor Michael Velling recently presented a lecture on “Sand Sculpting” as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s Munch & Learn at Yavapai College. A...

Ken Zoll talks on Sinagua at Dyck Cliff Dwelling

Ken Zoll, executive director emeritus of the Verde Valley Archaeology Center and Museum, recently gave a presentation to a capacity crowd at the Sedona...

Desert Star Community School breaks ground on campus addition

Pat Jansen, president of the board at Desert Star Community School, has announced that construction has begun for phase three of campus development, with...

Sedona Youth Theatre renews call for students from across Verde Valley

Back by popular demand, Sedona Youth Theatre returns for its 17th year at its new home, the Sedona International Film Festival’s Mary D. Fisher...

Cottonwood Police Department, Verde Valley Fire District rescue mother & daughter on Verde River

On June 23, the Cottonwood Police Department and the Verde Valley Fire District collaborated on a successful rescue mission on the Verde River near...

Clarkdale Town Council candidate Nathan Porter Q&A

Candidate: Nathan Porter, Clarkdale resident of five years Age: 63 Current or past profession: “Retired from 23 years as criminal law paralegal in 2019. Currently work...

Celebrate the 4th of July in the Verde Valley 

Clarkdale, Cottonwood and Sedona are gearing up for Independence Day events on Thursday, July 4. Clarkdale Clarkdale’s annual Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration will return to...

Clarkdale Town Council candidate Debbie Hunseder Q&A

Candidate: Debbie Hunseder, Clarkdale resident of 20 years Age: 64 Current or past profession: “Currently vice mayor and project manager, retired.” Q: Why are you qualified to...

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