An author, writing a book about a plane called the Douglas Glider, was in town recently looking for additional information on the plane.

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ADOT seeks to start dialogue with local businesses
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) met with some of the Greater Douglas Chamber of Commerce representatives on Thursday, May 31 to start a communication effort to let local businesses know about what the future holds for state transportation and to look for ways to work together make the system better.

State sued over AHCCCS copayments
PHOENIX -- A public interest law firm is suing the state over what it says are illegal copayment requirements of some health care recipients.

City of Douglas replaces mobile home for local family
The Samaniego family can be sure of something and that is they can live in better conditions now thanks to their new home.

Area Firefighters battle structure fire
Crews from the Douglas Fire Department responded with two trucks and a half dozen firefighters to a structure fire shortly before noon Monday, in the 2300 block of Rogers Ave. The fire was reported by a nearby neighbor, the structure was full of bees, which were spayed with foam killing them. It was contained within a matter of minutes. Both CCSO and DPD where at the scene to assist. The cause of fire is unknown and remains under investigation.

Fire destroys 2 downtown businesses
An early morning fire destroyed two downtown businesses Tuesday.

DUSD Board awards salary increase to employees
The Douglas School Board awarded a three percent one-time salary increase to all DUSD employees at its regular meeting June 5.

Proposed city budget discussed at special meeting
The upcoming Fiscal Year 2012/13 City of Douglas operating budget was the main topic of June 5 special city council meeting held at City Hall which lasted well over three hours.

Woman arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle 2-yea-old boy across the border
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New Border Patrol Agent in Charge selected for Douglas Border Patrol station
On May 6, 2012, the Tucson Sector welcomed R. Alan Booth as the new Patrol Agent in Charge (PAIC) of the Douglas Border Patrol Station.

Fire destroys 2 downtown businesses
An early morning fire destroyed two downtown businesses Tuesday.

Douglas has new city manager

Ortega chairs first regular meeting as Mayor
“Now I can say ‘I am the Mayor’,” was the first phrase of Danny Ortega after taking his Oath of Office as the official Mayor of Douglas at the City of Douglas Regular Meeting, held on June 13 at City Hall.

Investigation into store fire continues
The investigation into the cause of a fire that destroyed two Douglas stores June 12 is continuing.

dd’s DISCOUNTS opens first store in Douglas
California-based dd’s DISCOUNTS will open its first store in Douglas this month, with a grand opening celebration on June 23rd. located at 204 W. 5th St., this store also marks the first dd’s DISCOUNTS location in the Tucson market.

Cochise College tightens its belt
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DFD gets its Aerial Ladder Truck
With a Special Mayor and Council Meeting held on June 14, newly elected Mayor Danny Ortega Jr. and the Douglas City Council approved a bid proposal submitted by Hughes Fire Equipment for the purchase of an Aerial Ladder Truck for the Douglas Fire Department in the amount of $1,050,059.79.

Douglas to hold red, white and boom celebration
Douglas residents can rejoice, there will be fireworks in Douglas this year weather permitting, that according to Douglas’ Fire Chief Mario Novoa.

Lightning sparks house fire
Lightning is being blamed as the cause of a house fire that broke out shortly after 3 p.m. Friday in the 900 block of 11th Street.

Why shop in Douglas?
Personal attention was the main topic at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on June 21. Guest speaker and board member Faith Collins spoke on the importance of shopping Douglas first.

Former Mayor honored
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St. Stephens and First Presbyterian Church host joint Vacation Bible School
Saint Stephens Episcopalian and First Presbyterian Churches invited families to their joint Vacation Bible School program called “Shake it up café” last week.

Students to get free admission to all athletic events
In an effort to increase attendance at all DHS athletic events the Douglas School Board of Education agreed at its second June meeting last week to suspend student admission fees and allow all students, regardless of what school they attend, free access to all athletic events for the next school year.

Summit Life Center is now open
For Douglas High School Class of 1977 Alumni Michael Rochin coming back and helping in any possible way the Douglas community has always been a personal goal. And now he has been given the opportunity to do so.

16th annual Car Show a success
Thanks to the support of car owners, local and regional businesses and general public the 16th annual Car Show by the Douglas Street Rods was once again a big success on May 27 at Castro Park.

Juggler extraordinaire entertains 150
On Monday, June 4 the Douglas Public Library in conjunction with the Friends of the Douglas Library kicked off their Summer Reading Program where James Reid, Juggler Extraordinaire, entertained about 150 children and parents at the 10th street Park.

U.S. Flag receives honors
The Elks Lodge BPOE 955 in coordination with the American Legion Post 11, the American Legion Riders and the Cub Scouts as special guests honored the U.S. Flag Day on June 16 at Castro Park.

Lions, Monkeys and Zebra’s, oh my
One of the three themes from LP’s dance studio’s recital June 9, at the Douglas High School auditorium, was the Lion King.

Aquatic Center begins summer fun
Douglas summer began with over a 100 kids signing up for swimming lessons at the Douglas Aquatic Center on 15th Street.

Magician entertains crowd
Magician Richard Steele was in Douglas last week putting on a performance at Castro Park that attracted over 250 people.

CCSO Search and Rescue takes first place in rodeo
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Swift Water Rescue Team participated in the 11th annual Swiftwater Rodeo at the Saguaro Lake Ranch on the Salt River north of Phoenix recently.

Shake it Up Café, Vacation Bible School begins June 18
Shake It Up Café, Vacation Bible School begins June 18 Children of all ages are invited to join First Presbyterian Church and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church for Shake it Up Café Vacation Bible School June 18th -22nd at First Presbyterian Church from 9am- 12pm. This will be a wonderful time for your children this summer to make new friends, have fun and learn about God. For those children that wish to come earlier there will be breakfast served from 8–9a.m. Please Come Join Us.

Adventures on Promise Island
An estimated 80 kids attended the Faith Ministries Vacation Bible School on 11th Street; this year’s theme was “Adventures on Promise Island”.

Demond Williams named Athletic Supervisor for fhree Arizona charter school systems
Former Michigan State special teams football player Demond Williams has been dedicated to family, character and football his entire life. This year, he is sharing his inspiring and well-rounded experience with hundreds of elementary and junior high school students across Arizona, as Athletic Supervisor for La Paloma Academy in Tucson, Heritage Elementary School in Glendale and Williams, and Liberty Traditional Charter School in Phoenix and Douglas.

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