Camp Verde News

Vice-Mayor Linda Norman , Mayor Joens, Manager Tim Ernster of Sedona, and other dignitaries cut the ribbon for new transfer stop at the Cottonwood Library Monday.

True, the Jerome News covered the political battles that precipitated statehood, but on more than one occasion they were back page news.

In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt declared Montezuma Castle, among other national monument attractions, 'of the greatest ethnological value and scientific interest.' Courtesy Photo Montezuma Castle National Monument near Camp Verde is celebrating Arizona's 100th anniversary with a free history program on Statehood Day from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

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Cindy Alward, co-owner of High Gear Bicycle Shop in Prescott, said she'd like to connect volunteers interested in cleaning up roadways with groups who could use their help.

Retail sales tax went up to $3,216 for Dec. 2011 from $2,941 in 2010. Total sales tax from all categories climbed to $73,732 from $62,579 for December compared to a year ago.

Cottonwood police question one of the men who transported Jake Palmer to the Food City parking lot, where an ambulance then took the young man to the hospital, where he died.

Many Arizona business owners no doubt will keep a close eye on Arizona legislation introduced this week to balance the playing field between traditional and online retailers.

Following through on a tradition that started in 1962, the City of Prescott will reveal the contents of a 50-year-old time capsule on the stage of the Elks Opera House on Tuesday.

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Salt Mine Cellars reported that several bottles of hard liquor were taken during a burglary last Thursday evening. The stolen booze has a value estimated at $300. The Camp Verde Marshal's Office says an investigation into the heist is under way.

Do you remember New Year's Day 2011? In case you forgot, it was cold -- damn cold. Cottonwood set an all-time record low temperature for the date when the temperature dropped to -3 degrees Fahrenheit.

The last time the Camp Verde Town Council and the chamber of commerce discussed tourism they left behind more questions than answers -- not to mention a few hard feelings.

As national president of the American Legion Auxiliary, Kris Nelson will spend less time at home this year than the President of the United States.

The Cowboys wrestling team won their first Sectional tournament championship over the weekend at Wickenburg HS. Camp Verde finished 2nd last year to the eventual state champions Mogollon HS.

The Daily Courier reports the Sheriff's Office is buying ID scanning equipment for both the Camp Verde and Prescott jails that will positively identify prisoners by looking into their eyes.

There is life after death, after all, in the old Clear Creek Cemetery. No, it's not the kind that paces restlessly about on moonless nights, calling out for peace and vengeance and solitude.

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He had been driving from his home in Prescott to the Camp Verde court since 2004 when first appointed.

By Scott Orr Contributing Reporter/Daily Courier CAMP VERDE - The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors met Monday in an informal all-day retreat that included frank, sometimes contentious, discussions on its past decisions and how the board will deal with their impacts in 2012.