Yuma News
Threatening or Intimigating
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- Written by YPD YPD
- Published: 22 December 2016 22 December 2016
Yuma, Arizona - On Wednesday, at approximately 7:10 p.m. 38 year old William Traphagan threatened a Yuma City Councilman during the Council meeting. The threat was written on a piece of paper and seen by a witness in close proximity.
Yuma Fine Arts Donates Permanent Art Collection to AWC
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 22 December 2016 22 December 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Yuma Fine Arts Association (YFAA) have elected to donate their 400 piece Permanent Art Collection to the Arizona Western College Foundation that will be curated at the College. AWC is honored to be a recipient of this collection that will move over to campus during the month of January 2017.
Space heaters accounted for two out of every five home heating fires
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- Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts
- Published: 22 December 2016 22 December 2016
Yuma, Arizona - This time of year, Yuma’s weather is almost always much better than that being experienced in other parts of the country. That does not mean that temperatures can’t dip down low enough to make things uncomfortably cool. When that happens, sometimes alternative heating sources are used. Improper use of heating equipment can have serious results. Space heaters accounted for two out of every five home heating fires.
Yuma’s first coworking space
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 22 December 2016 22 December 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to attend the following sessions at the Coworking Oasis, Yuma’s first coworking space! The Coworking Oasis is located on the second floor of the Main Library, 2951 S 21st Drive.
Baseball in Yuma: The Ups and Downs of a Baseball Town
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 22 December 2016 22 December 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Batter up! On Wednesday, January 4th, Librarian Jim Patrick will present “Baseball in Yuma: The Ups and Downs of a Baseball Town” at 2:00 p.m. at the Somerton Library. Topics include minor league successes and failures, local teams and leagues, and Yuma’s role as a spring training location for professional baseball teams, including the San Diego Padres and the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Genealogy workshops
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 21 December 2016 21 December 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Are you an aspiring genealogist? On Wednesday, January 4th, Special Collections Librarian Laurie Boone will present two genealogy workshops in the Conference Room at the Main Library. Novice and experienced genealogy researchers are welcome! There is no charge to attend; however, space is limited.
Free computer classes at the Main
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 21 December 2016 21 December 2016
Yuma, Arizona - The following computer classes will be offered at the Main Library, 2951 S 21st Drive. For more information, call (928) 782-1871.