Eased limits are for commercial loads with critical suppliesPhoenix AZ (July 1, 2020) – The Arizona Department of Transportation has extended through July 30 the temporary higher weight limits for commercial trucks hauling critical supplies and goods during the current public health situation.In response to a national emergency declaration, and to align with the temporary increase in truck weights by neighboring states, ADOT in early April raised the gross weight limit for commercial vehicles to 90,000 pounds without the need for an overweight permit, up from the normal 80,000 pounds. That temporary measure, previously extended to June 30, will now…
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By Camilla RossEmerson Theater CollaborativeAn Original Summer Youth Theater Virtual ProductionSedona AZ (July 1, 2020) – Emerson Theater Collaborative is proud to present an original Summer Youth Theater Production entitled What In The World?!, written and created by the participants of this year’s summer youth program. Shows will be presented virtually through the On The Stage online platform. Shows are July 10 at 4 p.m. and July 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at bit.ly/Whatintheworld and are $10. A link to the performances will be provided upon purchase.
’19 Angels’ – A tribute to the Granite Mountain Hotshots on the 7th Anniversary of this tragedy…Prescott AZ (June 30, 2020) – Today, June 30, marks the 7th anniversary of the tragic deaths of 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots in Yarnell – As such, we would like to share a beautiful tribute in song to these heroes composed by Mr. John Wurtz.Mr. Wurtz has volunteered his time and talent in recent years to YCSO’s Right-by-Kids / Deputy Do-Right Safety program during several community and school presentations. John also works behind the scenes to help with YCSO’s July Prescott parade entry. The…
By Ted Grussing… a classic shot of the interaction between a Coopers Hawk and a Crow took place in a tree on the tee box in our back yard … this time the hawk held his ground (branch) and took a swipe at the crow with his very sharp beak. No damage to either party … the crow left and the hawk continued his quest for dinner … such is life in the natural world as lived by her inhabitants.
Cottonwood AZ (June 30, 2020) – Are you tired of seeing garbage clutter up your favorite outdoor spots? Trash dims the beauty of the great outdoors, and it poses serious threats to wildlife. The Verde Valley can pitch in to make a difference by picking up trash and help keep nature beautiful while protecting the animals.Friends of the Verde River, along with Prescott Creeks and the Oak Creek Watershed Council, is excited to announce a virtual trash pick-up challenge! This event, to be held July 5-12, encourages the greater Verde Valley community to pick up as much trash as possible from…
Cornville AZ (June 30, 2020) – On June 28, 2020, at approximately 3 PM, YCSO Deputies were dispatched to the 11300 block of E Oak Grove Lane in Cornville for a reported wild fire threatening structures in the area. The smoke was black and could be seen from approximately 10 miles away. Verde Valley Fire and State Wild Land Fire arrived on scene quickly and eventually were able to control the fire. Deputies investigated and determined the fire was started on a property in the 11300 block of E Oak Grove Lane due to a man working with a grinder and…
The work will be rescheduled for a later date.Jerome AZ (June 30, 2020) – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers that daytime lane closures on north- and southbound State Route 89A has been postponed.The work was scheduled daily between Forest Service Road-104 (milepost 337) and near the town of Jerome (milepost 342) from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning Monday, June 29, and ending Wednesday, July 1.
Sedona AZ (June 30, 2020) – Arizona Governor Doug Ducey mandated that beginning at 8 p.m. on June 29, 2020 large gatherings are suspended; bars, gyms, movie theaters, waterparks and tubing rentals must pause operations; and school restarts are delayed in this announcement:As part of continued efforts to reverse the trend of COVID-19 spread in Arizona, Ducey today signed an Executive Order to prohibit large gatherings, cease the issuance of new special event licenses and pause the operations of bars, gyms, movie theaters, waterparks and tubing rentals. The pause of these business operations takes effect at 8 p.m. today, Monday,…
Cottonwood AZ (June 30, 2020) – It’s a slow roll out for Old Town Cottonwood’s Second Saturday Art & Cultural Walk on July 11th as many of us respond to COVID in different ways. Still, there are a few options to fill your art soul, if you find yourself in Old Town, or like art-ing through the web!For outside sipping and listening, Burning Tree will feature Mark Willner on the socially-distanced patio from 6PM-9PM. As you stroll up Main Street from there, be sure to peek and see what is happening at Arizona Stronghold, Pillsbury and Carlson Creek.
By Ted Grussing… only got to about 90F here today which is a pleasant change from the triple digits of the past week. Still that wasn’t enough for me, so I went hunting for a photo which is more in line than the reality of the day. This is a shot taken from SW of the San Francisco Peaks at 9500′ MSL and the terrain below me was probably around 8,000′ and I was about 3,000′ below the peaks.
Cornville AZ (June 29, 2020) – The Verde Valley Fire District responded to a Interface assignment in Cornville on June 28, 2020 at approx. 3pm. A brush fire started next to several homes and out buildings in the 900 block area on Page Springs Rd. with heavy black smoke visible from around the valley.Crews found two out buildings, grass and various types of brush on fire threatening multiple structures. Limited access and heavy fuel loads in the area made fire suppression difficult. The fire was wind driven and moving quick with spot fires starting 100 to 200 yards down wind.
Cordes Junction, AZ (June 26, 2020) – On June 18, 2020, around 9:15 AM, a YCSO dispatcher received a call of an apparently abandoned dog seen under the I 17 bridge at Big Bug Creek, in the Cordes Junction area. The caller, who was biking to work, indicated the dog became aggressive when he tried to approach. A YCSO deputy was on scene in short order to keep watch on the dog until an YCSO Animal Control Officer (ACO) arrived. Once on scene, the ACO noted the dog was acting protective but not overly aggressive. Using some dog food, the female…
Drivers should plan for delays and allow extra travel timeJerome AZ (June 26, 2020) – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for daytime lane closures on north- and southbound State Route 89A while crews clear the roadside drainage ditch of rocks and debris.The work is scheduled daily between Forest Service Road-104 (milepost 337) and near the town of Jerome (milepost 342) from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning Monday, June 29, and ending Wednesday, July 1.
By Darcy Hitchcock Co-Founder, Sustainability AllianceWe recently conducted an informal survey to see what our readers most wanted to learn about food security, everything from tips for starting a garden, how to find locally grown food, and the current level of food insecurity in the Verde Valley. Here are the results, along with resources.
By Cheryl L. Yeatts, ManagerSedona Public Library in the VillageSedona AZ (June 25, 2020) – We are excited to announce that Sedona Public Library in the Village (SPL-V) has resumed its regular operating hours: 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. You may return materials from Sedona Public Library (and all other libraries in the Yavapai Library Network) in the book drop box available at the Village location.The book drop is intended for use after hours. When using the book drop box for your returns, it is a good idea to put…