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Month: May 2017

Events at the libary

WEEK OF MAY 29 TH Summer Reading Kickoff “Build a Better World!” during the Yuma County Library District’s 2017 Summer Reading Program! Readers of all ages can participate in programs designed to foster and support a love of reading. KIDS-Complete your reading log and you’ll receive a free SUPER COOL MYSTERY PRIZE BAG and be

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An Exclusive Story: Border Strong

According to Yuma Sector Border Patrol, the southern border appears much different than it did 12 years ago. Before Yuma Sector increased their manpower and saw improvements in technology and infrastructure, agents would see thousands of people run and drive through Yuma’s border illegally. In 2005, agents saw the largest numbers of arrests. According to

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Local organization honored as nonprofit of the year

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Sex offender moves into new place

The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office would like to inform the community convicted sex offender has a new address. Samuel J. Thorne, 25, is now living at 2450 West Water St. Space #N12 Yuma, Arizona. Thorne pleas guilty to sexual assault 2nd degree in Cleburne County Court. The victim was a 12-year-old female who was known

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Property tax proposal rejected

The city of Wellton recently proposed a new property tax levy to help improve the city, however residents failed to jump on board, rejecting the proposal. The property tax levy was projected to raise up to 400,000 dollars a year to help with the city of Wellton’s debt. The only problem? To pass the plan

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