Yuma News
43rd Annual Teddy Bear Picnic
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 16 February 2018 16 February 2018
Yuma, Arizona - Grab your Teddy Bear and join Booker Bear for the Yuma County Library’s 43rd Annual Teddy Bear Picnic! The picnic will be held Saturday, March 3rd, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on the north lawn (weather permitting) at the Main Library. Enjoy activities, crafts, storytime, and a Bear Parade! Light refreshments will be served.
Mesa Heights arson fire
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- Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts
- Published: 16 February 2018 16 February 2018
Yuma, Arizona - It has been just 2 weeks since the Mesa Heights arson fire that destroyed a section of new apartments under construction and damaged several other homes in the area. These types of fires should be everyone’s concern. Every year tens of thousands of fires occur in the United States under suspicious circumstances (many determined to be intentionally set).
AWC professor asked to present doctoral research at state senate committee meeting
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 14 February 2018 14 February 2018
Yuma, Arizona - Arizona Western College Professor of Economics Michelle Sims presented on the impact of the minimum wage increase on small businesses in rural Arizona during a Committee on Commerce and Public Safety meeting Monday, February 12.
AWC Transfer Week starts March 5
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 15 February 2018 15 February 2018
Yuma, Arizona - Arizona Western College will be hosting 2018 Transfer Week from March 5- 8. During this week, students will have a chance to explore a variety of different transfer opportunities. Each day one of the Arizona universities will be featured and the week’s activities will culminate with an annual Transfer Fair.
AWC Professor honored with “Angel of Trafficking” award, senator recognitions
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 14 February 2018 14 February 2018
Yuma, Arizona - An Arizona Western College professor was recently recognized for her decade-long pursuit of raising awareness about human trafficking.