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Family in Somerton trying to rebuild after fire

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Family in Somerton trying to rebuild after fire

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SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A local Somerton family is trying to rebuild part of their farm after a fire destroyed their beloved family workshop. The family was on a trip away when they said they received frantic calls from neighbors about a fire. When they rushed back, they found a fire crew had put out the fire, but their family workshop was destroyed. The shop was built for their dad, who has been a handyman for years. "And he even, on his…See the Story

City of Somerton swears in new Magistrate

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City of Somerton swears in new Magistrate

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SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The City of Somerton held a swearing-in ceremony for Judge Edna Lugo as the city's new Magistrate. The ceremony took place last Friday, June 6, and featured Somerton Mayor Gerardo Anaya, Somerton Vice Mayor Lorena Delgadillo, two members of the Somerton City Council and local and regional judges from Yuma County. City Manager Louie Galaviz led the ceremony, with Judge R. Erin Farrar providing remarks and administer…Read Article

New petrol station can be built on prominent empty site

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A NEW petrol filling station, electric charging hub and convenience store can be built on a vacant site in Low Moor.Low Moor · Low Moor See the Story

City of Somerton Celebrates Public Works Week | News Channel 3-12

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Michelle Leal SOMERTON, Ariz. (T3) — This is National Public Works Week, and today I'm going to show you how staff work in the city of Somerton. The city's public works team is responsible for keeping streets clean, treating wastewater, recycling garbage, maintaining vehicles and appliances in use around the city, among other things. “everything we do is to improve the community, to make sure they have a clean and healthy environment, and a safe…Somerton · Somerton Read Article

The city of Woodland celebrates National Public Works Week

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Last week, the Woodland City Council passed a proclamation declaring May 18 to 24 as “Public Works Week.” Public works services serve as an integral part of the community and the everyday lives of citizens, according to the proclamation passed during the Tuesday, May 13, city council meeting. The theme this year is “People, Purpose, Presence,” which highlights three ideals that motivate public work professionals to serve in their communities eve…Infrastructure · Somerton See the Story

Man Arrested in Somerton Aggravated Assault Case

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A 72-year-old Yuma man was arrested Thursday evening following a shooting incident in Somerton, according to the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office.Somerton · Somerton See the Story

YCSO investigates shooting near Highway 95

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SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Yuma County Sheriff's Office and Border Patrol teamed up in a shooting that was reported in Somerton. The incident happened around 10 p.m. Thursday night at Lorenza Street and Rincon de España near Highway 95. Border Patrol agents and Yuma County Sheriff's deputies are looking for evidence and for a possible suspect around the neighborhood. One local said that he heard gunshots prompting law enforcement to respond …Somerton · Somerton Read Article

YouthBuild students adopt Somerton avenue for cleanup

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SOMERTON, Ariz. (T3) - With the goal of improving their community and celebrating Global Youth Service Day, PPEP-Youthbuild students will conduct a cleanup and reforestation campaign in Somerton. The activity will take place on Friday, April 25, in Somerton, starting at 8 a.m., at the intersection of Main Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue.Somerton · Somerton See the Story

New Welfare Committee homes coming soon to Somerton

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SOMERTON, Ariz. (T3) – Construction will begin in May on a portion of the new Comité de Bien Estar housing project in Somerton. “We believe Somerton is an area that needs this type of intervention because the cost of housing is a little higher than elsewhere. That’s the idea behind coming to Somerton, to maintain affordability,” said Tony Reyes, director of Comité de Bien Estar. The new development proposes condominiums and single-family homes a…Somerton · Somerton Read Article

The Welfare Committee plans another housing subdivision in Somerton.

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Somerton - The Community Wellbeing Board (CWB) will be a dual player in housing development in western Somerton, with a new subdivision being promoted in that area of the city.Somerton · Somerton Read Article

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