Douglas police are continuing their investigation involving the suspicious death of an under aged Douglas girl, police authorities said.

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Costs reduce road work: Price for fuel, materials have increased for county
BISBEE - With the possible loss of over $1 million in state HURF (highway user revenue funds) money, the county's highway and floodplain department staff has been scrambling trying to come up with a work schedule within the confines of a $14.8 million budget to attend to some of the 1,462 miles of road in the county.

Arizona plan to crack down on illegal hirings is one of the nation's toughest
If it becomes law, Arizona's illegal immigration bill that cracks down on employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants would become the toughest in the U.S.

Immigration reform a no-go in House unless Senate bill passes
TUCSON - The House will most likely not try to pass its own comprehensive immigration bill unless the Senate approves its reform measure first, two leading Democratic representatives said Tuesday.

Sun Drywall defendants allowed trips to Mexico, Hawaii while awaiting trial
TUCSON - Defendants in the case of Sierra Vista drywall contractor accused of conspiring to hire and harbor illegal workers have been allowed to travel to Mexico and Hawaii as they await trial, court records show.

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June 17, 2007

Lodging chains taking notice of SV, Cochise County
SIERRA VISTA - Statewide and national lodging chains are taking notice of this mountain view town. The industry growth in Sierra Vista has witnessed two new hotels opening in the last few months, with another major sale now complete.

High school students: Get the Buzz on Biz
Are you a high school student with a business idea?

SBA begins loan program for business owned by military
SIERRA VISTA - The Small Business Administration recently implemented a new loan program to boost businesses owned by members of the military community.

How to harvest rain at Bisbee Farmers Market
Find out how you can capture the rain water that falls on your roof, patio, driveway and yard this Saturday at the annual Rain Water Harvesting event at the Bisbee Farmers Market, just in time for the summer monsoon season. Cado Daily, an expert with the Water Wise program, will be on hand to answer questions and provide lots of information to help plan a water harvesting system for your home.

Fourth of July activities planned throughout county
Plan an inspiring July Fourth in the American West. Families and friends looking for memorable festivities should head toward Cochise County's communities of Benson, Bisbee, Douglas, Sierra Vista, Tombstone and Willcox.

'Aladdin' opens in Bisbee City Park and it's Free!
Bisbee's Obscure Productions presents "Aladdin" in Bisbee's City Park on June 22, 23 and 24, 2007 at 7:30 pm each night. Bisbee's City Park is located in Old Bisbee down Brewery Gulch and up the stairs. The show will be free thanks to the support of individuals, businesses and foundations, and the hard work of BOP's cast and crew.

Enjoy the outdoors at Kartchner Caverns State Park-Hike, camp, learn about the Desert Ecosystem
There are many things to do at Kartchner Caverns during the summer months including taking the Rotunda/Throne Room tour, hiking, camping and educational programs in July.

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Bird Walk

Kids in the kitchen
In looking at cookbooks for kids, one is tempted to borrow a turn of phrase from the late, great Fred Rogers, host of "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood." That is, "Can you say 'junk?'"

Shopping for the future
I am not sure why, but I have always loved grocery shopping. Ever since my mother started leaving a blank check and a shopping list on the kitchen counter as soon as I had my driver's license, I've thought of grocery shopping as a fun game.

Plan today for pregnancy tomorrow
The days that immediately follow conception are some of the most important in the development of a child. Because nearly half of all pregnancies in the US are unintended, many women will learn that they are pregnant before they've had a chance to make lifestyle changes beneficial to both mother and growing fetus. Whether you're actively trying to have a baby or not, it's never too early to prepare for a healthy pregnancy, birth, and baby.

Tolerance, truth and religion in history
When it comes to religion and politics, many skeptics are convinced that strong faith leads to judgmentalism, which leads to intolerance, which leads to oppression and, ultimately, theocracy.

A milestone for St. Paul's: Church marks 125th in 'Town To Tough To Die'
One hundred-and-twenty-five years ago, when the West was still wild with warring Apaches, hard-riding Buffalo Soldiers, and hard-working, hard-drinking miners and cowboys, a young seminarian from the East set foot in "The Town Too Tough To Die" to tame as much of it as he could. Endicott Peabody, later the founder of the famed Brooks and Groton schools in Massachusetts and heralded teacher of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, arrived to win as many as he could for his fledgling ministry ... toughs or not-so-toughs! With that humble first step, St. Paul's Episcopal Church was founded.

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Southern Baptists appoint national strategist on homosexuality

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