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Yuma, Arizona - The Learning Resources Network (LERN) has conferred upon Carmen Madero the designation of Certified Program Planner (CPP) for achieving a standard of knowledge in the area of Program Management. Madero is the Contract Training Specialist for AWC’s Business and Workforce Development located at the Arizona Western College Entrepreneurial Center.

Yuma, Arizona - Yesterday the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a scam from a victim in the Foothills. The Female victim, 80 years of age, had received a telephone caller from an unknown suspect who had told her there was a package in her name being held in customs. 

Yuma, Arizona - The City of Yuma special election regarding Proposition 100, the 2 percent hospitality tax, is Tuesday, May 19.

Douglas, Arizona - United States Customs and Border Protection officers at the Douglas port of entry stopped four narcotics smuggling attempts this weekend, totaling over 700 pounds of marijuana and with an estimated street value of over $1 million.