Old Time Fiddlers bring music and tradition back to Yuma
The Arizona Old Time Fiddlers, along with the Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo, are hosting their annual Fiddle Contest and Music Festival Saturday, January 10 and Sunday, January 11.
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Shaquille O’Neal takes on new role with the Georgia State Sheriff’s Office
The basketball Hall of Famer was promoted to Chief of Community Relations by the Henry County sheriff in Georgia. The surprise news was presented to Shaq during his NBA Christmas broadcast.
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Locals attend third and final day of Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive
The third and final day kicked off at 9:00 a.m. Monday, and is taking place at the Yuma Palms, near Five Below at 1375 S. Yuma Palms Parkway.
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Missing dog in Arizona reunites with family
A dog left home alone for Christmas took himself swimming in a canal and then spent the day with the nicest firefighters. He was then reunited with his family.
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Locals attend day two of the Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive
The second day kicked off at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, and is taking place at the Yuma Palms, near Five Below at 1375 S. Yuma Palms Parkway.
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City of Somerton announces winners of the Holiday Yard of the Month
According to a post on Facebook, the winners are 362 E. Patricia Street, 1462 Andrea Avenue and 739 Dalton Avenue.
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Locals attend first day of Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive
The annual three-day event kicked off Saturday at 1:00 p.m., and is taking place at the Yuma Palms, near Five Below at 1375 S. Yuma Palms Parkway.
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Day two of Crossroads Mission’s 3 Days of Christmas
Wednesday marks day two of Crossroads Mission’s 3 Days of Christmas, and served roast beef. The third and final day will take place at the mission on Christmas Day, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and they will serve a traditional turkey.
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Local organizations in Brawley hosts Children’s Christmas Bicycle Drive
Las Chabelas Restaurant and Brawley Elks Lodge 1420 hosted the 14th Annual Children’s Christmas Bicycle Drive over the weekend. They gave away over 160 bicycles and helmets to pre-selected children.
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Quick Refrigeration gives Yuma woman free AC system
A big surprise for Genevieve Castaneda as Quick Refrigeration gave her a free air-conditioning (AC) system.
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CFD collecting toys for the holidays
CFD officials say they are currently collecting toys that will benefit the Betty Jo McNeece Receiving Home.
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Crossroads Mission celebrates 3 Days of Christmas
The 3 Days of Christmas will be held at Crossroads Mission, and the event schedule is as follows: December 23 – Mexican food, December 24 – roast beef and December 25 – traditional turkey.
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The Salvation Army hosts their annual Walmart Angel Tree
Thanks to all the contributions made from the Yuma County community to the Angel Tree donations, the Salvation Army was able to gifts present and food just in time for Christmas.
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Yuma native returns home to inspire others after following his dreams in L.A.
Originally from Yuma, Daniel Berilla graduated from Cibola High School in 2007 and later moved to Los Angeles. He is a film producer and casting director on an upcoming feature called “The Good Dark.”
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Housing Corporation of America hands out toys in Yuma
After hosting a toy drive earlier this month, the Housing Corporation of America distributed toys to children at their homes on Thursday morning.
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Exceptional Community Hospital gives away bikes for participants in toy drive
The hospital partnered with Catholic Community Services to host a toy drive, and those who donated any unwrapped gift were entered into a raffle to win one of two kids’ bikes.
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Local church hosts 45th Annual Cindy Klein Memorial Handbell Choir Concert
The choir, which took place at the church from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, was formed after the tragic death of Cindy Ann Klein.
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Dorothy Young Memorial Light Parade returns to Downtown Yuma
The parade help kick off the holiday season with festive floats, marching band performances, dazzling lights, and local community groups.
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Dick Van Dyke celebrates 100th birthday
Comedy icon Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday Saturday, hitting the century mark some six decades after he sang and danced with Julie Andrews in Mary Poppins and starred in his self-titled sitcom.
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Ashley HomeStore of Yuma hosts annual “Hope to Dream” event
50 children selected from Yuma District One, Crane Elementary School District, and Crossroads Mission attended a special screening of “The Grinch,” enjoying the movie from the comfort of beds displayed outside the store.
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