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Beautification award (photo)
The city of Yuma Clean and Beautification Commision recently honored Women's Health Specialists at 2911 S. 8th Ave. for maintaining its premises in a manner...
Renovation casting call draws actors to Yuma
Forty actors gathered at the Yuma Art Center Saturday to vie for a role in the horror movie Renovation, which is slated to begin filming in Yuma sometime...
Get rhythm: Yuman starting local drum circle
A new drumming group is being founded, and anyone who would like to share the experience of performing live with others is invited to join in, regardless...
36th Army Band returns to Yuma
The 36th Army Band from Fort Huachuca will be in Yuma Friday to give locals a taste of world music during their Around the World in 80 Minutes concert. ...
Soroptimists hand out scholarships
The local nonprofit organization grants scholarships each year aimed at supporting women's pursuits to better their lives. "Soroptimist is a service...
Military Officers honors (photo)
Cruz is the daughter of Teresa and Daniel Cruz of Wellton, she was picked from among seventh-grade students across Yuma County for the award given for...
Director of literacy program turning the page
After dotting all the i's and crossing all the t's for 14 years, the executive director of Yuma's literacy program is moving on to a new chapter. ...
River touchdown (photos)
The weather was perfect for playing a game of football along the banks of the Colorado River Monday afternoon at Gateway Park....
Retiring, but Yuman is still making music
For the past 44 years David Toensing has taught youngsters, not just while standing in front of the blackboard but while on bended knee as well. ...
Taking the church to the people
The doors at Oasis Church, 1545 S. Avenue C, will be closed Sunday because the congregation will be out and about doing good deeds to spread their faith. ...
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