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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
Adam Curtis
Wick News Service

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.

DUSD Board to hold public hearing on budget
The Douglas School Board of Education changed its July 3 meeting to Monday July 9 at 5 p.m. in the board room of the DUSD main office on 12th Street.

Douglas Family Health welcomes a new Family Nurse Practitioner and announces new hours of operation
Sierra Vista Regional Health Center’s Douglas Family Health welcomes Coretta Gervin, DNP, FNP-C, a Family Nurse Practitioner. With Coretta joining the medical staff, the Douglas Family Health is now open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1-5 p.m.

New Government Center dedicated
Dignitaries from all over southern Arizona were on hand Tuesday for the dedication of the newly restored Douglas Government Center/Cochise County Regional Service Center.

City Manager Shook retires after 5 years
Douglas City Manager Curtis Shook retired after five years of service on June 29.

Missing person report results in suspicious death
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Douglas CBP Officers seize stolen vehicle
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De La Torre officially takes over as City Manager
Carlos De La Torre began his new job as City Manager on July 2.

Douglas residents celebrate Fourth of July
Douglas residents celebrated the Fourth of July last week with a parade, carnival and fireworks.

Alvarado named DFD’s Firefighter of the Year
Bruce Whetten

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Don't wait to fill out your FAFSA
The Cochise College Financial Aid office is reminding students who are planning to attend college in the fall that now is the time to complete the 2012-13 Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

USCIS brings immigration information services to Douglas
On July 25, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will bring information services to Douglas for the first time, to assist Cochise County residents in their immigration journeys.

Local man victim of stabbing
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Local Democrats meeting
All Democrats, Independents and concerned citizens from Douglas, Pirtleville and the surrounding area are invited to participate with people who share your views and support local candidates. Our group consider ourselves to be your personal link to the local and county Democratic party. Our mission is to register voters, answer questions about elections and candidates and increase voter turn out.

School starts August 2 for DUSD
With August 2, the first day of school, fast approaching here are some things you need to know about registering your child for school.

DOC officer one of five arrested in alleged drug smuggling attempt
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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.

Cox wins state essay contest
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DHS Cheer Camp another great success
Douglas High School Spirit squad hosted a four-day stunt and cheer camp held June 25-28 in the DHS gym.

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”.

Cochise College Douglas campus receives partial makeover
DOUGLAS — Students and visitors should notice several upgrades to the north side of the Cochise College Douglas campus when summer break is over and it's time to return for the fall semester.

Elfrida FFA Members excel at state
On June 7 – 9, 2012, over 900 FFA members from Arizona traveled to Tucson in order to participate in leadership oriented Career Development Event Contests.

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