Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
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🏘️ Community
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma announced that the Blue Angels will perform high-speed formations plus precision maneuvers over the base during the 60th Annual Yuma Airshow on Saturday at 9 a.m. They return after nearly 40 years.
🚧 Accidents
A house fire displaced 12 people last Friday in Yuma when flames quickly spread through a home that had expanded over the years + no one was injured and investigators are looking into the cause.
🚨 Crime
Two Yuma County stores were cited for selling tobacco to minors after state investigators checked local businesses as part of the Attorney General’s Operation Counter Strike program — with Chevron Food Mart near the Big Curve and Super Gas Mini-Mart on Main Street in Somerton receiving citations.
🎓 Education
Arizona Western College English professor Dr. Weena McKenzie recently spoke at the Conference on College Composition and Communication in Cleveland, Ohio.
Her panel on first-year writing instruction for Hispanic-serving institutions showcased evidence-based teaching practices - reinforcing AWC’s commitment to professional growth.
🎉 Yuma Events
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Yuma Airshow
10 a.m.-7 p.m. — Yuma International Airport — Entrance fee varies — Experience thrilling aerial performances by military and civilian aircraft.
27th Annual Golf Tournament
7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Desert Hills Golf Course — Check-in required — Get ready to tee off at the Foundation of Onvida Health's exciting golf tournament for all skill levels.
An Evening With The Symphony
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Pivot Point Conference Center — Cost varies — Celebrate 50 years of musical legacy with dining, dancing, and an auction.
Yuma Pest Control Training
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Yuma Elks Lodge, #476 — Cost varies — Enhance your pest management skills with expert-led sessions on rodents, drain flies, and roach control.
A Tribute to The Doobie Brothers
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Yuma Theatre — Buy tickets online — Experience an unforgettable night honoring the classic rock sounds of The Doobie Brothers.
Annual Customer Appreciation Event
11 AM – 1 PM — Acme Pool & Spa Care — Free entry — Celebrate customer loyalty with fun games, raffles, and delicious food.
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