On Sept 12 Douglas resident Martha G. LaMadrid, 18, was apprehended by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in Tucson.

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ICE employee and son arrested for smuggling
Douglas resident Stella Peterson, 51, and her son Anthony Peterson, 30, were arrested and charged with harboring illegal aliens for profit on Aug. 31.

Deferred action training and guidelines offered at seminar
On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain people who came to the United States as children, who are now between the ages of 16-31, and meet several key guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, and would also be eligible for work authorization.

DFD holds 9/11 memorial
The Douglas Fire Department held its annual 9/11 memorial last week honoring those who lost their lives 11 years ago.

Quinonez honored at council meeting
Mayor Danny Ortega Jr. presented Council Member Rudy “Popo” Quinonez with the Local Elected Official Distinguished Service Award for his 20 years of service to the Douglas community at the Douglas City Council meeting Sept. 12.

Memorial service for Dever announced
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School Board candidates forum Oct. 15
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U.S.D.A. commodities distribution Oct. 15
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City takes over Douglas Rides
The City of Douglas took over the operation of the bus transit program on Monday, Oct. 1.

Charges not dismissed against ICE employee arrested for smuggling
According to Assistant U.S. Attorney, Acting Public Affairs Officer, Bill C. Solomon, the case against Stella Peterson has not been dismissed.

Road Constuction
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.

English and McDiarmid square off for county
BISBEE — In a matter of weeks, the District 2 county Board of Supervisor’s seat will be determined by voters and will indicate if they have been happy with the performance of the incumbent, Ann English.

Huge audience celebrates Dever's legacy
SIERRA VISTA – His quick wit, honesty and passion for his family and the community he served earned Larry Dever the respect and admiration of all those who had the honor of knowing him.

Report released on Dever’s accident
A report released Monday by the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has officially ruled the death of former Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever as accidental.

Race for sheriff heats up
Since the Sept. 20 vote to replace Sheriff Dever’s name on the Nov. 6 general election ballot, five men have entered the race as write-in candidates.

Relay for Life this weekend
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Douglas will kick off their event with a special Survivor’s Lap on Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. at the Douglas High School baseball field.

Border Patrol agent shot and killed
A Border Patrol agent was shot and killed and another sustained non-life threating wounds early Tuesday morning.

CCSO Sheriff Larry Dever killed in car wreck
Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever died Tuesday following a one-vehicle accident near the northern Arizona town of Williams. He was 60 years old.

Spirit of Douglas to feature Raúl H Castro and recognize contributions from community

Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog
Tony Cortez Rose passed away on Sept. 27 after a short battle with cancer surround by loved ones.

Rothrock announces write-in candidacy
Cochise County interim Sheriff Rodney Rothrock, made the announcement on Sept. 27 that he plans on being a write-in candidate for the Cochise County Sheriff election Nov.6.

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.

School Board candidates forum Oct. 15
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DUSD Board moves quickly through agenda
The Douglas School Board of Education breezed through its agenda at its Oct. 2 board meeting finishing in just under an hour.

Agent’s death caused by friendly fire
The tragic death of Border Patrol Agent Nicholas J. Ivie and the injury to a second agent was the result of an accidental shooting incident involving only the agents, according to a statement from Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent in Charge, James L. Turgal, Jr.

Candidates forum a huge success
Thirteen candidates and two surrogates for candidates who could not be there in person attended an all-candidate forum, sponsored by KDAP and the Greater Douglas Chamber of Commerce, last Tuesday at the Douglas Unified School District Administrative building. Candidates had two minutes to outline their platform and priorities, and then another two minutes to answer two questions from the audience. Howard Henderson was the moderator.

New report shows elevated level of alcohol at time of Dever’s death
Officials for the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office reported Friday that former sheriff Larry Dever had an elevated blood alcohol level on his system at the time of his death Sept. 18.

Relay for Life sets a new record
The American Cancer Society’s 18th Annual Relay for Life took place in Douglas this past weekend at Copper King Stadium. The event is the only 24 hour relay in the state.

Relay for Life dedicated to Tony Cortez Rose
On Oct. 6, 2012, at 10 a.m. the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Douglas will kick off with a special Survivor’s Lap, a moving experience honoring those who are battling cancer or defeated it. Survivors will join together to take Relay’s opening lap, unified in victory and hope, while the rest of the event’s participants surround the track to cheer them on.

Candidates forum to be held Oct. 2
On Oct. 2, KDAP and the Greater Douglas Chamber of Commerce will hold a political forum at the Douglas Unified School District Administrative building from 7–9 p.m.

DUSD Board accepts new evaluation system
The Douglas School Board of Education accepted a new evaluation system for all administrators and teachers at its Sept. 18 board meeting.

FLI kicks off registration
Douglas Unified School District held their Family Leadership Institute (FLI), registration kick off Sept 20.

Douglas’ economy looking better
The Cochise College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) held its 17th annual Douglas Economic Outlook luncheon on Sept. 21, at the Cochise College campus.

Douglas celebrates Arizona’s centennial
During the month of October the Douglas Centennial Committee invites all of Douglas to come out and celebrate Arizona’s 100th birthday.

Wake up and smell the coffee Douglas
Douglas soon will get a taste and rich smell of cappuccinos, carmel macchiato, and lattes with the opening of Galiano’s.

Dannels picked to replace Dever on ballot
Following the unexpected death of longtime Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever there has been some confusion as to who would replace him on the Nov. 6 general election ballot.

Douglas celebrates Mexican Independence day
The 2012 Douglas Fiestas held its parade on Saturday, September 15 down G Ave, with approximately 26 entries.

Douglas’ Relay for Life honored at Great West Relay Summit
The Relay for Life of Douglas was honored at the Great West Relay for Life Summit, held in Phoenix this past weekend. They were presented the “Gordy’s HOPE” Award for being Arizona’s only 24-hour event.

Pirtleville clean up day Saturday
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Friends of the Douglas Library hold fall book sale
Friends of the Douglas Library held a meeting on Sept. 24 in preparation for their fall book sale and Centennial Celebration.

Letter to the Editor
The Pirtleville Community Action Committee, Inc., wants to thank all the individuals who participated in our Pirtleville Community Clean-Up Day event held Saturday, September 22, 2012. The event was very successful and was made possible only by the many people and organizations that contributed their time and/or donations. We appreciate the volunteers that showed up for the event. Two large container bins were filled to capacity and about thirty-two truck loads of refuse were issued vouchers and dispatched to the transfer station for disposal. This project helped residents dispose of a lot of unwanted items and other debris.

Fun at the Cochise County Fair
Four days of fun and festivities ended Sunday night when the 2012 Cochise County Fair came to an end.

Authors and Artists weekend Oct. 13
On Saturday Oct. 13 the Douglas Centennial Committee will present the Authors and Artists weekend.

Going pink for breast cancer awarness
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Library to hold fall book sale
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Border Patrol offering citizen’s academy
Guest speaker for the Greater Douglas Chamber of Commerce luncheon last week was Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Edgardo Garayua.

JC Penny offers free cut and style to cancer survivors
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, JC Penny Salons will be offering free haircuts and styling to breast cancer survivors throughout the month of October.

Douglas kicks off month of Centennial celebrations
This past Saturday Douglas’ Centennial Committee kicked off what will be the first of four straight weekends of events all celebrating Arizona’s 100th birthday.

Spirit of Douglas essay contest winners announced
The results are in for the 2012 Spirit of Douglas Essay Contest and this year’s winners hail from Sarah Marley Elementary, Loreto, and Douglas High School.

Mexican Consul holds Bi-National Health Week
The Douglas Mexican Consul will hold its 13th Annual Bi-National Health Week Oct. 1-5.

A 39 Day walk through Ephesians
Studying the word of God verse by verse, is not only how Pastor Mike Lingenfelter teaches his Sunday service, but also how he was inspired to write his first book “Stepping Forward: A 39 Day Walk Through Ephesians.”

Wal-Mart appreciates Clawson teachers
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How social media can help your business
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Saddleback has new additions to staff
Saddleback Liberty Traditional has three new teachers this year. Kindergarten and Special Education Director, Edward Mealy; fourth and fifth grade teacher Ruth Acedo and physical education Juan Carlos (J.C.) Criado Ortiz.

Pediatric Center of Excellence holds dedication
Chiricahua Community Health Centers Pediatric Center of Excellence held their building dedication on September 9.

Douglas man arrested following two separate accidents
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DUSD and council work together to make Douglas better
On Sept. 13 the Douglas Unified School District governing board and the Douglas Mayor and City Council held a joint study session at the Douglas Government Center.

Cochise County Bookmobile schedule
Bookmobile Schedule for October 2012

Taco sale Sunday in Pirtleville
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Huber Middle School holds NJHS ceremony
Huber Middle School held its National Junior Honor Society ceremony on Sept.11 in the Huber Middle School gym with over 75 family members in attendance.

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