Tourism, border security, legal employment for Mexicans and a regional infrastructure development were the four action plans discussed at the third border mayors meeting held on Jan. 25 at the Douglas Visitors Center.

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Lady Apaches to host playoff game Wednesday
On Wednesday night, the Cochise College women's basketball team will host its first NJCAA Region I Championship Tournament game in at least the last 20 years — perhaps even longer.

Local lawmaker leader in higher state per diem
Rep. David Stevens expected to join Tucson Democrat in filing bipartisan bill for current session

Lawmaker wants hospitals to confirm patients’ immigration status
PHOENIX — A state legislator is moving to put Arizona’s hospitals on the front line in the fight against illegal immigration.

SAMC files for bankruptcy
Southeast Arizona Medical Center (SAMC) filed for bankruptcy on Feb. 8.

Road Construction
The City of Douglas continues work on various projects. This work is being completed by the Department of Public Works and is part of the Mayor and Council’s ongoing infrastructure improvement program.

Sheriff’s Office warns of ‘Ransom Scam’
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office is investigating three cases that were reported in the past two weeks of a “Ransom Scam”. This scam has been in existence for some time and has recently resurfaced in more metropolitan areas. This scam incorporates a malware virus into your computer and creates significant issues for the victim.

Low revenue, will have fiscal impact on city
The mayor and council held a joint meeting with the city finance committee on Feb. 6 at City Hall to discuss the city’s financial outlook for fiscal year 2012/2013.

State may outlaw pets for prizes
PHOENIX — Arizona parents may soon no longer have to worry about a child coming home from a carnival with a live goldfish in a bag.

Postal service to start 5 day a week mail delivery in August
Officials for the U.S. Post Office announced last week that starting in August all first class mail will be delivered just five days a week.

Arizona’s senators join bipartisan push for immigration reform framework
WASHINGTON – Arizona’s two senators recently joined six others to unveil a bipartisan “tough, but fair” plan for comprehensive immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship for some people now here illegally.

Flu cases decreasing in Douglas
Flu cases in Cochise County are slowly decreasing, but officials are still asking the public to get their flu shot.

Holiday closures for Feb. 18
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Governor battles to keep provision of SB1070
PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer — or at least her attorneys — will get a chance to argue that Arizona should be allowed to enforce a law aimed at those who harbor illegal immigrants.

City Council meeting tonight
The Douglas City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in the City Hall council chambers.

Major water line break
Major water line break

DUSD board moves quickly through agenda
The Douglas School Board of Education moved quickly through its agenda at its Feb. 5 regular board meeting finishing in 19 minutes.

Bisbee sculptor named "Master of the Southwest"
SIERRA VISTA— Selected for his innovative use of local plants in bronze sculptures, Bob Wick, from Bisbee, has been named a “Master of the Southwest” by Phoenix Home & Garden magazine.

Pot found in squash at Douglas Food Bank
Workers at the Douglas Food Bank received a shock Friday when they discovered five bundles of marijuana inside a box of squash they had received from Tucson.

Road Construction
The City of Douglas continues work on various projects. This work is being completed by the Department of Public Works and is part of the Mayor and Council’s ongoing infrastructure improvement program.

Lestonnac to close in May
Rosa Delia Quintana, director for Lestonnac Preschool on 10th Street, informed the parents of her 35 students last week the school will be closing at the end of this school year.

Grijalva gearing up for final season as coach at DHS
After 30 years as coach and teacher in the Douglas Unified School District Abe Grijalva is retiring.

Free tax service for middle and low income tax payers
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More snow for Douglas
Mother Nature blew through Douglas last week bringing with it more snow.

Mayors say changes to sales tax laws would be disastrous for their cities
PHOENIX — A series of mayors told lawmakers Monday that proposed changes in sales tax laws will mean financial ruin for their cities.

Senator McCain makes trip to Douglas
Senator John McCain met with Douglas Mayor Danny Ortega Jr., Agua Prieta Mayor Irma Villalobos and local law enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol Officials in a closed to the public meeting at the Gadsden on Feb. 18.

DUSD board approves first reading of policy changes
The Douglas school board met last Tuesday for its second regular monthly meeting.

No school today
Douglas School Superintendent Sheila Rogers notified the Douglas Dispatch early this morning that there will be no school today due to last nights snow fall.

Road Construction
The City of Douglas continues work on various projects. This work is being completed by the Department of Public Works and is part of the Mayor and Council’s ongoing infrastructure improvement program.

City Council to hold work session tonight
The Douglas City Council will be holding a work session today at 4:30 p.m. in the City Hall council chambers.

Flu prevention continues in Douglas
Douglas’s Fire Chief Mario Novoa continues to work with local health care providers, DUSD School’s and charter school’s to education the public on the influenza (flu) outbreak.

Fire displaces local family
A mother and her three kids were forced out of their single wide trailer following an early morning fire this past Monday, Feb. 4.

Barber presents GAO report to residents
Congressman Ron Barber released a comprehensive study of Border Patrol strategy to ensure the border is secure to Douglas residents on Jan. 28 at the Douglas Visitors Center.

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Faras Elementary School
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ASU presents DROPPED? Latino Education in Douglas
Dr. David Daugherty, director of researcher for the ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy was in Douglas on Jan. 30.

Mistrial in Ysea drug case
A Cochise County Superior Court Judge declared a mistrial in Israel Ysea’s drug case. Ysea has been charged with marijuana transport and or sell, attempted marijuana possession for sale, hindering prosecution and first degree conspiracy.

Local soldier surprises twin daughters
Alejandro Coronado a Chief Warrant Officer three and helicopter pilot in the Army’s 25th Infantry Division out of Hawaii gave his twin daughters Sophia and Sarahri a huge surprise on Feb. 1 by returning home.

Rabies clinic stays busy
High Desert Veterinary Service in conjunction with the City of Douglas Police and Animal Control Dept. held a rabies vaccination clinic this past Saturday at the 10th Street Park.

Haven Health takes over local care facility
Officials at the La Solana Care and Rehab Center on San Antonio Ave. confirmed last week that earlier this month they were taken over by a company called Haven Healthcare.

Promotional ceremony for Sheriff’s Officer Supervisors
On Tuesday February 12, 2013 Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels held a promotional ceremony for those individuals who recently made rank from within the organization.

Gun control issues continue
According to Slate Magazine since the Newtown shooting there have been approximately 1,774 gun related casualties in the United States, 37 of those have happen here in Arizona.

CBP unveils largest-ever pot seizure at an Arizona port of entry
U.S. customs officers seized more than 14,000 pounds of marijuana at the Mariposa Port of Entry in Nogales last week, in what officials are calling the largest marijuana bust on record at an Arizona port of entry.

Deputy delivers his baby
Most law enforcement officers are trained to assist women in labor until the medics get to the scene. Cochise County Deputy Glen Ortiz never expected to assist his girlfriend Marisol Ruiz let alone deliver his own daughter.

Flu epidemic continues in Douglas
According to the Arizona Department of Health Services there has been a widespread activity of influenza in Arizona for the last three weeks.

Board discusses athletic matters
Douglas High School’s Athletic Director Stephanie Phillips gave a presentation on athletic gate fees at the Jan. 22 school board meeting held in the DUSD board room.

DPD Reports
Ahumada, Itzel was arrested at N Louis Ave & N Cochise Dr for driving on a suspended license. Ahumada was cited and released with vehicle impounded.

Sheriff Dannels warns of phone scam
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DPD Reports
Cadena, Ruben was arrested at 600 16th street for driving on suspended license. Cadena was cited and released.

CCSO assists in bomb threat at port
In the span of 12 hours late Saturday, early Sunday the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office assisted other law enforcement agencies in two different incidents one of which was a bomb threat at the Douglas Port of Entry.

State law would ban destroying guns
PHOENIX — Saying it’s none of the government’s business, a House panel voted Wednesday to bar cities, counties and the state from destroying guns that are voluntarily surrendered to them.

Road Construction
The City of Douglas continues work on various projects. This work is being completed by the Department of Public Works and is part of the Mayor and Council’s ongoing infrastructure improvement program.

Former Customs officer found guilty on drug charges
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City council OK's electronic citations
A new ticket system for the Douglas Police Department was approved at the City Council meeting held on Feb. 13 at City Hall.

CCSO Reports
An off duty deputy from Douglas delivered a baby girl on Hwy 90 in route to Sierra Vista. Both mother and baby were transported to SVRHC by ambulance. This was the Deputy’s own wife and child involved.

Cities scream as Brewer seeks sales tax changes
PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer formally proposed an extensive revamp of how Arizona collects sales taxes, drawing immediate fire from cities who fear major financial losses.

Accident shuts down Highway 80
Highway 80 was closed on Feb. 12 at from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. following a two vehicle accident with injuries.

Winter storm advisory in effect for Douglas
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Judge stops funding block to Planned Parenthood
PHOENIX — A federal judge has permanently blocked Arizona from cutting off funds to Planned Parenthood solely because the organization also performs abortions.

Sabor Latino headed to San Antonio Fan Fair
A local band will perform in front of thousands at Fan Fair in San Antonio, Texas, March 14 -17.

Author Carmen Agra Deedy visits Douglas Schools
Author Carmen Agra Deedy made an appearance at Stevenson Elementary on Feb. 6.

FFA holds onion planting workshop
The Douglas Future Farmers of America held a hands-on work shop for local residents on how to plant, care and pick onions on Feb. 23 at the Douglas High School Land Lab.

Tribute to be paid to Cochise County Pioneer at Double Adobe Quilt and Craft Show
The Double Adobe Country Quilters will be celebrating their 33rd Annual Quilt Show this Saturday at the Double Adobe School.

The Gadsden Purchase holds grand opening
The Gadsden Purchase Upscale Resale Boutique held their grand opening on Feb. 2.

Artist to visit Cochise campuses
John Lloyd, a former professor of furniture design at Montana State University, will give presentations at Cochise College's main campuses next month.

Bookmobile schedule
Bookmobile Schedule for February 2013
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February featured artist of the month Montano and Velasco
The Douglas Art Gallery is proud to present the work of Raul Montano Jr. and David and Sara Velasco.

DHS holds winter graduation
Douglas High School held its winter graduation for three students Monday, Jan. 28 in the James A. Brenden Auditorium.

House of Hope receives generous donation
On Feb. 12 Douglas Ministries Association presented the House of Hope with $4,567 donation. These funds were raised during the progressive dinner held on Jan. 25.

Faras spelling bee winners
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New martial arts studio opening in Douglas
A new martial arts studio is opening up in Douglas this week.

Time capsule sealed till 2062
Representatives from Douglas’ Centennial Committee as well as various civic organizations in Douglas met Thursday at the Douglas Government Center to seal a time capsule that was set up as part of Douglas’ Centennial Celebration.

Brush fire draws response from DFD
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Liberty Traditional celebrates love of reading week
Liberty Traditional Saddleback students participated in “Love of Reading” the week of Feb. 11. The school had various community members visit and read to the students each of the five days.

FFA workshop Saturday
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Douglas Rotary Club to hold benefit dance Saturday
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Clawson Elementary Honor Roll
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Joe Carlson Honor Roll
1st Quarter

Faras Elementary School
Ms. Smith (AM)

Stevenson students honored
Stevenson Elementary held their fourth and fifth grade honor roll awards assembly on Jan. 30 in the Stevenson cafeteria.

Faras Elementary School Second Nine Weeks Period Perfect Attendance
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Stevenson Honor Roll
STEVENSON 2nd Quarter Honor Roll

Local Lions Club distributes flags to area schools
Members of the Douglas Noon Lions Club went around to the various public schools that had first graders this past Friday and presented them with U.S. Flags.

Joe Carlson Honor Roll
Joe Carlson School Students Honor Roll

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