Yuma News
Young, hip farmers: Coming to a city near you
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- Written by Kayla Zacharias Kayla Zacharias
- Published: 08 December 2018 08 December 2018
West Lafayette, Indiana - If you’ve been to your neighborhood farmers market or seen a small “local” section pop up in your grocery store, you may have noticed a trend: People want to know where their food is coming from, and the agricultural industry is responding. The number of farmers markets in the U.S. has skyrocketed in recent years, but with an aging population of farmers, who’s supporting this growth?
Medical Device Maker ev3 to Plead Guilty and Pay $17.9 Million for Distributing Adulterated Device
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 06 December 2018 06 December 2018
Boston, Massachusetts - Minnesota-based medical device manufacturer ev3 Inc. has agreed to plead guilty to charges related to its neurovascular medical device, Onyx Liquid Embolic System, and pay $17.9 million, the Department of Justice announced Tuesday. Covidien LP, whose parent acquired ev3, separately paid $13 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations resulting from its alleged payment of kickbacks in connection with another medical device, the Solitaire mechanical thrombectomy device.
President Donald J. Trump Approves Connecticut Disaster Declaration
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 06 December 2018 06 December 2018
Washington, DC - Tuesday, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Connecticut and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from September 25 to September 26, 2018.
Students win third place during research competition
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 05 December 2018 05 December 2018
Yuma, Arizona - Two former Arizona Western College students were recently awarded third place for their work during a Student Research League (SRL) competition.
Artillery Testing - the Bread and Butter of YPG's Workload
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 05 December 2018 05 December 2018
Yuma, Arizona - YPG has been America’s primary artillery and mortar tester since the early 1950’s, a mission that continues today, with tens of thousands of rounds fired each year. Join Mark Schauer, Public Affairs Specialist/Editor for the Yuma Proving Ground, for “Artillery Testing - the Bread and Butter of YPG's Workload” on Thursday, December 20th, at 3:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
Take a picture with jolly Old St. Nick
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 05 December 2018 05 December 2018
Yuma, Arizona - On Tuesday, December 18th, children of all ages are invited to the Main Library at 11:00 a.m. to greet Santa Claus! Take a picture with jolly Old St. Nick, and receive a candy cane (while supplies last).
Heritage Library offering crafts for adults
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 05 December 2018 05 December 2018
Yuma, Arizona - Do you love D.I.Y.? The Heritage Library offers crafts for adults every month! Try new projects and make new friends.