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Racing the Sun event canceled

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 1:45pm

Solar go kart event, Racing the Sun has been cancelled due to technical problems.

According to U of A officials, graduation and the end of the year prevent them from rescheduling the event. It was to take place on May 4.

U of A officials are extending their appreciation of the community’s support and understanding with the situation.

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Sierra Vista pawn shop owner charged with 42 violations

Submitted by City of Sierra Vista, Tina Moore, Public Information Office

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 12:13pm

Sierra Vista pawn shop owner charged with 42 violations

In March, the Sierra Vista Police Department received information that alluded to illegal pawn shop practices at SCR Pawnshop Cash Advance, 149 W. Fry Blvd. Detectives from the Sierra Vista Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit investigated the

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Prescription drug take back huge success

Submitted by City of Sierra Vista, Tina Moore, Public Information Office

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 8:49am

Prescription drug take back huge success

Last Saturday, April 27, the Sierra Vista Police Department, with the assistance from the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), participated in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Drug Take Back Day and collected

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U.S. Rep. Ron Barber tours AGM Container Controls, sees jobs and business in district firsthand

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 12:50pm

U.S. Rep. Ron Barber tours AGM Container Controls, sees jobs and business in district firsthand

Congressman Ron Barber recently toured AGM Container Controls, to see firsthand the jobs and business, the production of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers brings to Arizona’s Second district.

AGM Container Controls has provided parts for

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May is National Foster Care Month

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 12:26pm

The following is a news release from the Arizona’s Children Association:

Children who are placed in foster care are often uprooted from their homes leaving their family with just the clothes on their backs. They leave all that they have

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Towed trailer causes several small wildfires just outside Willcox

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 11:14am

Towed trailer causes several small wildfires just outside Willcox

Yesterday afternoon, the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office received reports of several fires just outside the Willcox area.

According to CCSO the fires began off

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Southern AZ Girl Scouts participate in ‘Troop to Troop’ program, setting record

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 11:15am

Southern AZ Girl Scouts participate in ‘Troop to Troop’ program, setting record

The following is a news release from the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona:

At the start of the Girl Scout cookie program, girls and their troops can choose to participate in the “Troop to Troop (TtoT)” program. TtoT gives girls, their troops and members of the Southern Arizona community the opportunity to donate boxes of cookies to military men and

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