Yuma News
NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Moves Critical Supplies to Repair USS John S. McCain
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- Written by Kelly Luster Kelly Luster
- Published: 23 June 2018 23 June 2018
Norfolk, Virginia - When the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) was involved in a collision with the merchant vessel Alnic MC while underway east of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore Aug. 21, 2017, among critical decisions Navy leadership faced was determining the extent of the damage and what it would take to complete repairs to get her back into service.
Arizona Attorney General's Office Announces $400,000 in Community Grants to Educate Youth on Opioid Abuse
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 23 June 2018 23 June 2018
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Friday that three community organizations from across the state will receive a total of $400,000 in grants to help combat youth opioid abuse within Arizona. The grants will be used to educate middle and high school aged youth, and 18-21 year old college students at Yavapai College and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University about the dangers of opioid misuse and abuse.
Katie Conner Joins Attorney General's Office as New Spokesperson and Director of Media Relations
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 23 June 2018 23 June 2018
Phoenix, Arizona - Katie Conner has joined the Office of the Arizona Attorney General and will serve as the new Spokesperson and Director of Media Relations for Mark Brnovich. For the past five years, Conner has worked as an Emmy award-winning reporter for ABC15.
Art Center seeks donations for auction at canine art exhibit
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- Written by City of Yuma City of Yuma
- Published: 20 June 2018 20 June 2018
Yuma, Arizona - With a unique exhibit of artwork based on canines set to come to the Yuma Art Center in August, the City seeks artwork donations fitting the show’s theme.
Rock Collecting 101
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 20 June 2018 20 June 2018
Yuma, Arizona - Did you know you can collect reasonable amounts of minerals, rocks, and gems for personal use on most Bureau of Land Management property? On Tuesday, July 3rd, Frank Bergwall, Forestry Officer for the Bureau of Land Management-Colorado River District, will present “Rock Collecting 101” at 3:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
Summer reading storytimes, programs, and fun
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 20 June 2018 20 June 2018
Yuma, Arizona - Children of all ages are invited to the Main Library for summer reading story-times, programs, and fun! There is no charge to attend.
One tough granny
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- Written by John Grimaldi John Grimaldi
- Published: 20 June 2018 20 June 2018
Yuma, Arizona - A rabid bobcat messed with the wrong granny in Hart County, Georgia. The Association of Mature American Citizens says that when the animal attacked 67-year-old DeDe Phillips recently she fought back.