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Memorial Day ceremonies planned Monday
Cottonwood American Legion Post 25 will have a celebration at 480 Calvary Way in Cottonwood from noon to 2 p.m. The celebration will be a potluck and barbecue with hot dogs and hamburgers donated by Food City.
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Congratulations Mingus Graduates
For the Mingus Union High School Class of 2012, Friday night marked a momentous rite of passage as the students completed their primary education and accepted their diplomas in front of friends, family and faculty on Bright Field in Cottonwood.
Police: Man threw bottle of gasoline at helicopter
Police said a man threw a bottle filled with gasoline at a helicopter at the Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood, Ariz.
Local 'terrorist' bombs hospital helicopter
Early Friday morning, about 2:30 a.m., a young Cottonwood man was caught trying to fire bomb a medical helicopter at Verde Valley Medical Center.
Camp Verde Library has a new director
Town Manger Russ Martin announced on Wednesday the hiring of Prescott Valley Public Library manager Kathy Hellman, following a three-month search.
All Hail the Chief: Cottonwood turns out to bid farewell to Mike Casson
Casson had a career that spanned a total of 38 years. VVN/Jon Pelletier Friends, current and long-time professional associates gathered at the Cottonwood Recreation Center to wish Mike Casson a happy retirement on Wednesday, May 23.
The staff of ACE Verde Valley Hardware, on South 12th Street in Cottonwood, took time from their work schedule to present 90 smoke detectors and 120 batteries to the Verde Valley Fire District and the Cottonwood Fire Department.
Study finds Verde River water 'generally good'
A five-year-long monitoring study by volunteers with the Sierra Club has determined that water in the Verde River remains good relative to federal and state water quality standards.
This spring's LAFS program was all about good and bad fires in the wild, the responsible way to put out campfires and who to contact in an emergency.
City begins crafting spending plan for 2013
Cottonwood City Council members are huddled around lots of numbers this week, reviewing the 2013 budget.
Eighth year for 'It's Cool to Stay in School'
Lydia had perfect attendance for the school year and won the, 'It's Cool to Stay in School,' drawing sponsored by the dealership.
Letter: Mrs. O will be in our hearts forever
The Verde Valley has lost a part of its character. Adele Osborn, Mrs. O to many, has gone to be with her lifetime love, Jim.
She worked for many years as an accountant for many businesses in Phoenix. She loved fishing, painting, gardening and watching hummingbirds.
Main and Mingus intersection now 'tells' you when to cross
Audio Pedestrian Signals have been installed at the intersection of Main Street and Mingus Avenue in Cottonwood.
New speed limit for Cottonwood 6th Street
Beginning May 30, the speed limit on 6th Street from Mingus Avenue to State Route 89A will be reduced from 35 mph to 25 mph.
Cottonwood mayor takes part in state water conference
Cottonwood Mayor Diane Joens took part in a May 1 panel discussion on the topic of "Engaging the Wider Community in Sustainable Water Supply and its Infrastructure." The panel discussion was part of the opening general session for the Arizona Water Association's 85th annual Conference and Exposition in Glendale.
My Turn: Thanks for the feedback - we will act on your concerns
Doug Bartosh Cottonwood city manager During the months of April and May this year, if you are a water customer of the City of Cottonwood, you received a survey asking that you evaluate city services.
March sales tax report mixed in Verde Valley
As it has been typical for many months during recent years, the Arizona Department of Revenue's sales tax report for March was mixed throughout the Verde Valley.
Steve Schmidt, the voice of the Verde Valley, dead at 66