Somerton News

Yuma jobless rate still climbing

Yuma Sun - Thu Nov 19

The newest unemployment report had some grim news for Yuma County, with the local jobless rate continuing to climb.

H1N1 clinic gives almost 2,000 flu shots

Yuma Sun - Thu Nov 19

Thursday was the last chance in November for Yuma County residents to get an H1N1 vaccination, and almost 2,000 people came out to get a shot of the free vaccine.

Man killed in single-vehicle accident near Somerton

Yuma Sun - Thu Nov 19

A single-vehicle accident near Somerton Thursday evening claimed the life of a man estimated to be in his mid-50s. According to Robby Rodriguez, spokesman for the Somerton/Cocopah Fire Department, the accident occurred at about 6:25 p.m. on Avenue F between County 18th and County 19th.

City considering private company to collect sales tax revenue

Yuma Sun - Tue Nov 17

In the face of sharp reductions in state auditors to collect the city's sales tax revenue, the city of Yuma is looking into the possibility of having a private company take on the job.

County to host another flu vaccination clinic

Yuma Sun - Tue Nov 17

The Yuma County Public Health Services District will host another H1N1 vaccination clinic Thursday.

$3.8 million awaits taxpayers

Yuma Sun - Mon Nov 16

Even as the Internal Revenue Service gears up for the upcoming tax, it's still trying to deliver millions of dollars in refunds due taxpayers in Yuma County and across the state and nation.

Adair range getting new owner

Yuma Sun - Mon Nov 16

It's official: There's a new owner in the future of the Adair Shooting Range. During its regular meeting Monday, the Yuma County Board of Supervisors voted to start the process of transferring ownership of the range from the county to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission.

Pet owners' help needed to keep crops safe

Yuma Sun - Mon Nov 16

With Yuma's annual winter produce season in full swing, growers are taking many steps to make sure the lettuce, broccoli and cauliflower they're sending to market will be tasty, nutritious and appealing for consumers.

US border-security cash leaves towns on the hook: Taxpayers foot...

Customer Interaction Solutions - Mon Nov 16

Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Nov. 16--Federal grant money from Operation Stonegarden may seem like a windfall for the cities and counties that have eagerly accepted it.

Stopping citrus pest must begin in Yuma County

Yuma Sun - Sun Nov 15

It is too late to prevent the spread to the Yuma area of an insect that can be deadly to citrus trees, but the hope is that it can be stopped here and controlled.

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