Yuma News
Motor vehicle crashes
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- Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts
- Published: 31 October 2017 31 October 2017
Yuma, Arizona - Many of this week’s emergency responses were to motor vehicle crashes. More vehicles are using our streets this time of year (with more arriving every day!) and motorists need to take that into consideration. We all need to be patient, use caution, and follow these simple suggestions to get thru our hectic winter season safely:
Warrant Scam
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 31 October 2017 31 October 2017
Yuma, Arizona - A scam that was reported by the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office a few weeks ago has made its way into the city.
Married in Yuma: The Wedding Chapel Era, 1928-1956
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 31 October 2017 31 October 2017
Yuma, Arizona - Hollywood elopements. “Marrying judges.” Competing wedding chapels that never closed. These are some of the topics that will be covered by Librarian Jim Patrick when he presents “Married in Yuma: The Wedding Chapel Era, 1928-1956” at Yuma County Libraries. Learn more about one of the most colorful chapters of Yuma’s history - the “no waiting” era when Cupid worked overtime to marry thousands of couples each year!
Genealogy 201: the Trouble with Names
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 31 October 2017 31 October 2017
Yuma, Arizona - On Wednesday, November 15th, Special Collections Librarian Laurie Boone will present “Genealogy 201: the Trouble with Names” from 2:00-3:30 p.m. at the Main Library. Learn how to work with the genealogical challenges presented by naming patterns, nicknames, people with the same name, and more.
The Dangers of Social Media
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 31 October 2017 31 October 2017
Yuma, Arizona - On Tuesday, November 14th, retired Yuma County Sheriff’s Office Detective Eric Frost will present “The Dangers of Social Media” at 4:30 p.m. at the Foothills Library. Learn how to keep yourself, your family, your job and your assets secure. Parents will learn what information can make kids easy targets for online predators, and what may cause problems in the future when applying for college or employment.
Beer-barrel pokey
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- Written by John Grimaldi John Grimaldi
- Published: 31 October 2017 31 October 2017
Marshfield, Wisconsin - If Jeremy Van Ert didn't have bad luck going for him, he wouldn't have any luck at all, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. Van Ert apparently lost track of time when he stopped by a local convenience store in Marshfield.
Removing Barriers To Work
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 30 October 2017 30 October 2017
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey recently interviewed with the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) to discuss how Arizona is removing barriers to employment by reforming occupational licensing requirements. During the interview, the Governor discussed efforts such as removing restrictions on the sharing economy, eliminating 500 regulations this year, and lifting licensing fees on those in poverty.