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Students head back to school
Written by Trista Steers   
Wednesday, 13 August 2008 12:41
Buses lined the streets, parents held back tears and crossing guards halted traffic as Cottonwood’s students headed back to the classroom.

Classes at Mingus Union High School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Cottonwood...

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Town Council shoots down term limits
Written by Mark Lineberger   
Wednesday, 06 August 2008 13:50
An attempt to restrict the mayor’s participation in meetings was rejected last week by the Camp Verde Town Council.

Councilman Ron Smith proposed changes to the town code that he said would bring mayoral duties back in...

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Broken bones can’t keep Roberts down
Written by Mark Lineberger   
Wednesday, 06 August 2008 12:38
Anyone who has ever cracked a rib can attest to the pain it causes.
Alice Roberts cracks around 20 ribs a year, and that’s the least of her problems.

Her biggest problem? She’s a woman in her early 50s with the bones...

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Protest: No new increase in taxes
Written by {ga=Staff Reporter}   
Wednesday, 23 July 2008 13:47
The Cottonwood City Council meeting July 15 was rowdy and crowded as compared to many prior council meetings. A total of 76 citizens showed up to protest the 0.8-cent sales tax hike.

Old Town Mission Director Bryan...

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No favoritism at fire district
Written by Mark Lineberger   
Wednesday, 23 July 2008 13:39
The Camp Verde Fire District is defending itself against any allegations that it hasn’t been properly enforcing fire codes.

The issue grew out of the controversy surrounding the old Zellner wood yard, now known as...

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Storm knocks out power
Written by Lu Stitt   
Wednesday, 23 July 2008 13:01
A storm that blew through the Verde Valley Saturday, July 19, caused power problems and damage in Verde Village Units 1, 2 and 3 and in Cornville.

The high winds blew down 10 Arizona Public Service power poles along...

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‘Walking Lady’ talks about life
Written by Lu Stitt   
Wednesday, 16 July 2008 13:55
Many commuters in Cottonwood know Ione Hazelton, even though they may not know her name. She is “the walking lady,” and that’s how she likes it.

“I just love to walk and do my errands, but early in the morning...

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0.8 cent sales tax hike looms over city
Written by {ga=Staff Reporter}   
Wednesday, 16 July 2008 13:44
The sales tax increase is coming.

Without the hike, police will be unable to respond to shoplifters, speeders, domestic abusers and drunks.

Houses will burn to the ground because firefighters will be stuck at the...

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