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updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008 08:33 pm

Yuma County News

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1 hr ago | Yuma Sun

Yuma's youngest are focus of planning session

The First Things First Yuma Regional Partnership Council in collaboration with Cradle to Kinder, Yuma Community Foundation and Yuma County Association for the Education of Young Children will host a strategic ...

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9 hrs ago | Yuma Sun

Habitat for Humanity helps clean up environment

Despite the absence of local curbside recycling programs, Habitat for Humanity is making it easier for Yumans to clean up the local environment.

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Thu Jul 17, 2008

Yuma Sun

Excessive Heat Watch issued for Yuma County

An excessive heat watch for Yuma County has been issued from Friday morning through Saturday evening, according to the National Weather Service.

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Wed Jul 16, 2008

Yuma Sun

Hazardous waste disposal is Saturday

Is there any old or leftover paint, antifreeze or motor oil lying around your garage? Want to get rid of it? Don't pour it down the drain - that can harm the environment.

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Mon Jul 14, 2008

Yuma Sun

Nearly 4,000 Yuma Countians still need to file for tax rebate

Some 3,680 retirees and disabled veterans in Yuma County are still eligible to file for economic stimulus payments, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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Related Topix: Yuma, AZ, Social Security, Personal Finance

Yuma Sun

Fourth suspect sought in gang-related shooting

Yuma police are searching for a Somerton teenager as a fourth suspect in what is being called a gang-related murder in Yuma.

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Sun Jul 13, 2008

Yuma Sun

Tacna road center of fight

Just west of Tacna, hundreds of acres of land lack road access along the north side of County 10th Street from Avenue 36E to approximately 38E.

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Sat Jul 12, 2008

Yuma Sun

T-storm watch, flood advisory issued by NWS

A thunderstorm watch and a flood advisory were issued for Yuma County by the National Weather Service late Thursday afternoon.

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Thu Jul 10, 2008

Yuma Sun

Arguments sought for school district mergers ballot

Arguments for and against a proposal to consolidate school districts are sought by the Yuma County school superintendent to be included in a publicity pamphlet for this fall's election scheduled for Nov.

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Related Topix: Gadsden, AZ, Somerton, AZ, Education Etc., Yuma, AZ

Tue Jul 08, 2008

Arizona Republic

Yuma: Teen drivers face curfew laws

Officials in Yuma County say teen drivers caught on the road after midnight can be cited for violating curfew despite a new state law that lets them drive.

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Mon Jul 07, 2008

Yuma Sun

Yuma has quiet, fantastic Fourth with few accidents

Holiday crowds for the Fourth of July included more residents than in years' past and most have heeded official caution by celebrating a safe Independence Day, said Yuma County merchants and safety officials.

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Sat Jul 05, 2008

Yuma Sun

American Legion, county fairgrounds provide something for everyone on Fourth of July

Although their focus is on veterans, American Legion Post 19 and Ladies Auxiliary delivered community fun on the 4th of July with food, contests, rides and prizes along with Americans everywhere who celebrated ...

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Thu Jul 03, 2008

Yuma Sun

City adopts 'conservative' budget

With the budget adopted by the Yuma City Council Wednesday evening, the good news for the public is that many property owners will see little or no increase in their property taxes next year.

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Tue Jul 01, 2008

Yuma Sun

Driver in fatal accident turns himself in

The San Luis man being sought in connection to a fatal car crash 10 days ago turned himself in to Yuma County Sheriff's deputies Friday night.

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Yuma Sun

Yuma's winter might not be as green this year

Lettuce's royal status as the prince of Yuma's agriculture is slipping a bit. There are reports that acreage of lettuce and other winter vegetables will be down this coming season by as much as 25 percent.

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Related Topix: Yuma, AZ, Agriculture, Science, Life, Food, Vegetables

Yuma Sun

Yuma educators breathe sigh of slight relief over final state budget

Without a single vote to spare, state lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a new budget for the fiscal year that begins Tuesday.

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Yuma Sun

General presents award to MCAS fire crew

The support it has given to other Yuma-area fire departments helped earn the civilian fire department at the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma the honor of best in the Marine Corps.

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Mon Jun 30, 2008

Yuma Sun

Sex offender Trepish moving to Yuma

A level 3 sex offender will be residing at a new address in Yuma. Jeffrey Trepish, 35, will be living at 12106 S. Sandra Avenue.

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Yuma Sun

Friends rescue teen from drowning

A tragedy was averted Saturday afternoon through the action of the friends of a 16-year-old male who nearly drowned at Martinez Lake.

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Sat Jun 28, 2008

Yuma Sun

Maricopa ruling won't change Yuma jail mail policy

A federal judge has upheld the policy of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio to limit mail to inmates to postcards.

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