Camp Verde News – On 04/03/2024 at approximately 1600 hours, 49-year-old Junie Marie Rezzonico and 42-year-old Donald Earl Rezzonico were arrested and booked into the Yavapai County Detention Center on charges of felony theft, felony theft by misrepresentation, felony fraud schemes, felony fraudulent use of a credit card and felony forgery. On 03/20/24 at approximately 09:09 hours, the victim in this case reported suspicious charges to his business accounts to which Junie Rezzonico had access. Junie Rezzonico was a company employee at the time and the investigation shows that both subjects knowingly used company funds for personal gains. The current…
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Sedona News – The city of Sedona is seeking applicants for one seat on the Historic Preservation Commission. This voluntary body consists of five citizens appointed and established by City Council to promote and protect Sedona’s historic character and identity. As an extension of the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office, the Sedona Historic Preservation Commission reviews the approval of restoration and improvements to designated historical landmark homes and properties. The Commission’s work is part of a larger statewide and national effort to preserve historic landmarks, which, in Sedona, relates mainly to the city’s pioneer heritage. Applicants must demonstrate experience or…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Listener” showing April 12-18 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7YxhsYUizY “The Listener” is directed by Steve Buscemi and stars Tessa Thompson as Beth, a helpline volunteer who is part of the small army that gets on the phone every night across America, fielding calls from all kinds of people feeling lonely, broken, hopeless. Over the last year, the tide has become a tsunami. As Beth goes through her shift, the stakes rise: is this the night she will lose someone? Save someone?…
Verde Valley News – The Walk With Me, Be Drug Free event at Mortimer Farms on Saturday, April 20th, is an annual celebration to raise awareness about the fact that the majority of people in our county are drug free. This celebration is hosted every year by MATFORCE, an anti-drug organization that educates and raises awareness about substance abuse issues. This year MATFORCE has partnered with the City of Cottonwood’s Vintage Run to establish a second site for community members to celebrate Stand With Me, Be Drug Free Week. Register for the 2-mile course, also on April 20th, as an…
Arizona News – A popular trailhead leading to two of the most popular trails in Flagstaff will be closed for the next two months for public safety and to make room for workers and equipment while construction occurs. The trailhead for Elden Lookout trail and Fatmans Loop trail will be closed beginning Monday, April 8 through May as contractors reconstruct the trailhead and repave and expand the parking area to accommodate up to 50 vehicles as well as other visitor facilities. The trails are still open for recreation and can be accessed from the Flagstaff Ranger Station (5075 N. Highway 89) via a short…
Sedona News – Yavapai County, in partnership with the city of Sedona and the Coconino National Forest, will be installing a no parking zone on Dry Creek Road in west Sedona. The project limits are within unincorporated Yavapai County extending north from the city of Sedona incorporated limits to the intersection of Boynton Pass Road. The project will begin on Monday, April 15th and is expected to continue for five weeks with work occurring Monday through Thursday between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. The project consists of a roadside barrier installation for approximately 900 ft. on both sides of Dry Creek…
Arizona News – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) is inviting Arizonans to nominate an Arizona nurse for its Nurses Who Inspire contest to celebrate nurses who go above and beyond for Arizonans every day. Individuals can submit nominations from April 1 to April 15, 2024. As a gesture of gratitude, AZ Blue will award 5 nurses with: $1,000 cash $420 in perks including a SpaFinder gift card and two suite tickets to the Diamondbacks Game on July 28 The opportunity to donate $5,000 to a local non-profit of their choice “Nurses are at the heart of…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the encore of “Fantastic Fungi” showing April 13-16 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. In celebration of its 5th Anniversary, the box office hit “Fantastic Fungi” — directed by Louie Schwartzberg — is returning to theaters with an enhanced experience in “Fantastic Fungi Remastered”, which offers audiences an unparalleled viewing experience with enhanced visuals and sound, allowing viewers to immerse themselves fully in the breathtaking beauty and awe-inspiring wonder of the fungal kingdom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxABOiay6oA Originally released in 2019, “Fantastic Fungi” quickly dazzled critics and moviegoers worldwide with its…
… it was a remarkable day on the lake today and a location that remains a very closely guarded secret put on display a new addition to life on earth … a new Bald Eagle has recently been born and it is on display above as it is getting acquainted with life in the family nest. I do not know if there are others in the nest or not but will check it out more this week as I am heading down there again in the morning and Thursday morning too. It is a very long shot and may put…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona debut of “The Lady with All the Answers” — a live theatrical production starring Katy Ryan — on Friday and Sunday, April 12 and 14 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “The Lady With All the Answers” — by David Rambo — is drawn from the life and letters of Ann Landers with the cooperation of Margo Howard. “Dear Ann Landers” … For decades, renowned advice columnist Ann Landers answered countless letters from lovelorn teens, confused couples and a multitude of others in need of advice.…
Arizona News – On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, AZDPS troopers seized approximately 28.85 pounds of fentanyl pills, 165 pounds of methamphetamine, two pounds of heroin, over one pound of cocaine, five firearms, four vehicles, and over $20,000 in three different incidents in less than six hours in the Phoenix metro area. Six individuals were arrested in these incidents and are facing both state and federal charges. Yesterday’s seizures demonstrate the AZDPS’ continued commitment to disrupt the flow of illicit substances into the State of Arizona and our nation. Over the past six months – between September 1, 2023, and March…
By Corey Rowley, Town Marshal, Town of Camp Verde To better inform our community regarding activity at the Marshals Office we are releasing the following information. Below is a statistical accounting comparing March 2023 vs. March 2024. Total calls for service are those calls resulting in Police activity. Traffic stops significantly increased, along with overall arrests. Speeding along SR 260 continues to be an issue. Slow down and please pay extra attention in the roundabouts. “Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.” If you have any information on criminal activity in your area and would like to report it, please…
Verde Valley News – MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization with a focus on stopping youth drug use before it starts, continues the MATFORCE Messages virtual learning series with newly scheduled presentations. This virtual learning series covers a range of topics presented by subject matter experts with a focus on building healthier communities. Presentations are held virtually on Thursdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. April’s presentation, titled, “Youth, Marijuana and Violent Behavior – Is there a Connection?” is presented by Shelly Mowrey, AZ HIDTA Demand Reduction Coordinator and Detective Jason Felix, with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, April…
Verde Valley News – As a young man, Charles Blum was inspired by John F. Kennedy to pursue a career in international affairs. He won a fellowship for doctoral studies at the University of Pennsylvania, and entered the US Foreign Service in 1971, serving 17 years in the State Department and the Executive Office of the President. On Thursday, April 11, Charles Blum shares his experiences as part of “JFK’s Quest for Peace,” a FREE presentation from the Verde Valley OLLI Program, 12:30 – 1:45 p.m., in room M-137 on Yavapai College’s Verde Campus in Clarkdale. John F. Kennedy won…
Sedona News – The city of Sedona Housing program will hold a bilingual Fair Housing Seminar, presented by the Arizona Fair Housing Center on Wednesday, April 17 at 5 p.m. in the Vultee Conference Room at City Hall, 102 Roadrunner Dr. The seminar, which will be conducted in Spanish and English, will provide information regarding fair housing discrimination, landlord/tenant issues, and resources for assistance with these concerns. The program will run approximately two hours, will have ample time for questions and answers, and will highlight the issues surrounding housing discrimination and housing inequity for the purpose of educating and informing.…