Chino Valley Review

The Daily Courier has received calls from several quad-city area residents who have described their recent experience with what seems to be an elaborate scam over the phone.

After much discussion and review during a meeting on Monday, Jan. 11, the Chino Valley Unified School District Governing Board unanimously voted to switch to hybrid learning for preschool to fifth-grade students beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19, while sixth-grade through high school students will stay under a distance-learning model.

At approximately 7:08 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, Chino Valley Police Department (CVPD) officers responded to a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 89 and Jack Dale Drive, according to a news release.

Sunrise at the Cooper Agricultural (AG) Center usually marks the start of a long day’s work, as Chino Valley FFA students are typically seen working and partaking in hands-on activities out on the farm’s 52 acres of land or inside one the facilities.

Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for people to share their love and affection and of course, sweet treats. Chocolate reigns supreme on this day devoted to sweethearts.

Meet Sherlock, an approximately 2-year-old Pit Bull. He is a sweet, but active boy who would do best as an only dog with people who are patient and willing to train him.

Puzzles, among other items including books for all ages and blue-ray/DVD movies, are available both for purchase or check out at Chino Valley Public Library (1020 W Palomino Rd). To request one, knock on the front door for curbside service, or call 928-636-2687.

Gov. Doug Ducey used his State of the State speech Monday to launch into a full-throated defense of what he has — and has not — done to deal with COVID-19 even as the state set new records.

The 2021 legislative session is being brought to you by the letter E ... as in emergency powers, election legislation and education funding.

At the very first Yavapai County Board of Supervisors meeting of 2021, the county supervisors presented recently retired Sheriff Scott Mascher with a certificate of appreciation, a state flag that had flown over the courthouse, an American Flag and a present from the board.

Our brief episode of moisture caused my phone to ring with roof-leak calls.

Termed a project that “is not the right road, not the right place, and not the right amount,” the multi-million-dollar Verde Connect project was rejected by the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors this week.

Ghosts have been friendly to the Town of Jerome. Despite economic disasters, natural and man-made catastrophes, fires sliding hillsides and even pandemics, the ghost town just keeps bouncing back.

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for right-lane closures on northbound Highway 89 from Road 2 South (milepost 326) and Road 2 North (milepost 338) while crews repair a water-main break.

Children’s/youth librarian Rebecca Laurence began her tenure with the Chino Valley Public Library in late February.

Meet Margo, an approximately 6-month-old mixed breed. Margo came to the shelter as a transfer from another rescue organization.

Even though guest lists for events may be smaller this year, and gatherings and parties much more intimate, hosts can increase the “wow factor” in other ways - namely with the food.

he Chino Valley Unified School District will once again be offering seven days’ worth of free meals (seven breakfasts, seven lunches) to not only CVUSD students, but to any child younger than 18.

As the hardships of 2020 dragged into the holiday season, the Chino Valley Repertory Theatre, despite falling on hard times, managed to produce “The Cowhand’s Christmas Carol,” its second annual Christmas Western melodrama aimed to help bring joy and entertainment to the Chino Valley community.

A federal court has swatted down the latest bid by the head of the Arizona Republican Party to change the rules for counting electoral votes that Trump supporters need by Wednesday to keep him in the White House.