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Lawsuits could cause town’s weight room to close

The dreaded “L” word could soon see the Camp Verde Town Council discussing the future of the town’s weight room. It’s “liability,” said town...

Taxes raised, pool closed

The town of Clarkdale plans to raise its sales tax and not open its community pool this summer in an effort to stay afloat...

Auditor report: CV books look “pretty good”

There are still a few problems with how the Town of Camp Verde runs its Finance Department, but an effort to overhaul that department...

Sign decision draws vocal protest

It took two years to craft a town ordinance about where A-frame, or sandwich board, signs are allowed in town limits. It took two...

Early Camp Verde Election Results

Voter turnout 2,269 voters or 41.71%   Mayor two-year term Tony Gioia (Incumbent) 966 votes 43.4% Bob Burnside 697 31.3 percent Tim Sykes 551...

Town reconsiders use of A-frames

A-frame signs have never been allowed under Camp Verde’s town codes. Nevertheless, they were allowed through an agreement with the town when Highway 260...

Mingus academic achievers strive for award

Parents and teachers know the students at Mingus Union High School are hard-working students. Now, thanks to the Strive for .5 program, everyone knows....

Jerome historic park to close

Jerome State Historic Park will be closed to visitors for the immediate and possibly long-term future. The Arizona State Parks Board decided Friday, Feb....

Mingus seeks a method to madness

With pending cutbacks, the Mingus Union High School Governing Board plans to eliminate a longtime negotiation tool used at the school. The Interest Based...

Housing advisors back in business

With a 4-1 vote, the Camp Verde Town Council voted last week to reinstate the town’s Housing Commission. The commission was set to be...

Fort Verde park won’t close yet

Fort Verde has avoided the chopping block — at least for now. The historic Camp Verde landmark was one of eight state parks recommended...

SAFER grant allows for three more good firefighters

When it comes down to a real emergency, firefighters are often the first line of protection and defense. In Camp Verde, that line is...

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