PHOENIX — Calling it a compromise between extremes, Attorney General Tom Horne on Wednesday proposed training and arming the principal or other top administrator at every public school.

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Without permits, Mexico can confiscate your car
SIERRA VISTA — People who travel by car to certain tourist destinations in northern Mexico need to make sure they have the necessary permits for their vehicle or they could face some stiff consequences.

DPD Reports
Johns, Melanie Marie, 24, was arrested at the 1500 block of 8th St. for dosl. Johns was cited and released.

Volunteers wanted for SEAGO program
The SEAGO Area Agency on Aging is currently recruiting for volunteers for the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

AARP needs tax volunteers
Douglas Dispatch

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.

New board members to be sworn in Jan. 8
Natalio Sabal, Douglas’ newly elected school board member and incumbents Mike Ortega and Susan Kramer will all be sworn into their school board seats at the Jan. 8 meeting which will start at 5:30 p.m. in the board room of the administration building on 12th Street.

Santa Claus makes appearance at the Pirtleville Fire Department
The Pirtleville Fire Department held their annual Children’s Christmas Party on Dec. 22; the event was a huge success.

Border Patrol arrests man wanted for murder
Douglas Dispatch

Inmates give back to the community
The Arizona State Prison Complex Douglas inmate workers learn new skills while they give back to the community in a positive way.

Ysea’s pretrial set for January 25
A pretrial hearing is set for the murder of Guillermo Cruz on January 25.

Cox cable Channel 13 KOLD off the air
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Local residents wake up to snow
Douglas residents woke up New Years Eve morning to see snow falling from the sky and the city covered in white.

Former Douglas Mayor dies
Former Douglas Mayor Albert F. Rodriguez, passed away peacefully Monday at his home in Scottsdale. He was 85.

KOLD returns to Cox Douglas customers
Cox and Raycom Media reached an agreement for retransmission consent of CBS-KOLD on Cox’s lineup as of late Friday night.

City Council meeting tonight
The Douglas City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight.

City of Douglas being sued for $500,000
The City of Douglas is being sued on an alleged misconduct of one of its former police officers.

2 arrested following New Year’s Eve pursuit
Two people were arrested New Year’s Eve following a pursuit through the streets of Douglas.

Douglas DOC loses a great man
Funeral services were held for Douglas Department of Corrections Warden Antonio Baca on January 5 in Sierra Vista. Baca passed away suddenly of a heart attack on December 30.

Custody laws changes began Jan. 1
PHOENIX — Couples who get divorced beginning this coming year will find some new rules in place on how much time each gets with the kids.

SENTRI Lane moving forward at stakeholders meeting
The Douglas/Agua Prieta Port of Entry held their monthly stakeholders group meeting on January 10 at the Douglas Visitors Center.

Cochise County Democratic Committee elects new executive board for 2013-2014
On Monday, Jan. 7 the Cochise County Democratic Committee Precinct Committee persons elected a new executive board. Newly elected board members are: Pat Fleming, chair; Susan Bickel, first vice chair; Geraldine Alexis, second vice chair; Bob Fleming, treasurer and Terrie Gent, secretary.

Sheriff Dannels swears in local deputies
Newly elected Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels was in Douglas last week swearing in his local deputies.

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.

DARC to hold awards dinner Thursday
Douglas’ Association of Retarded Citizens (DARC) will hold their annual dinner and awards presentation on Thursday, January 17.

Federal grant aimed at low income areas in county
BISBEE — Cochise County could receive around $170,000 from the federal Housing and Urban Development agency in a community development block grant (CDBG) to be used to benefit low income areas.

New members sworn in at board meeting
Douglas’ newly elected board member Natalio Sabal as well as returning board members Susan Kramer and Mike Ortega were all officially sworn in at last Tuesday’s regular school board meeting which was held in the DUSD board room.

Former Mayor remembered at council meeting
The January 9 city council meeting held at City Hall began with a moment of silence for former Mayor Albert Rodriguez.

Marijuana, currency seized at Douglas port
Douglas Dispatch

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.

AARP needs tax volunteers
Douglas Dispatch

Flu widespread in Arizona; hits Douglas
Trisha Maldonado
Douglas Dispatch

Bookmobile schedule for January 2013
"To read a poem in January is as lovely as to go for a walk in June."~ Jean-Paul Sartre. It's January and if it has been a while since you visited the bookmobile (or if you have never climbed aboard!), it is a perfect time to check us out. Brighten up a dull Winter’s day or evening with a book or movie. Stop in at any of our 40 bookmobile stops. For a map and schedule of bookmobile stops, visit http://cochise.lib.az.us/ or for more information call the Cochise County Library District at 800-231-1574 or 520-432-8930.

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.

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.

Postal rates set to go up Sunday
Beginning Sunday, January 27 the price for first class mail single piece letters will increase by a penny.

Marijuana, currency seized at Douglas port
Douglas Dispatch

Brewer: No immigration reform until the border is secure
PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer can’t put a specific definition on what it means to have a secure border.

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
Douglas Dispatch

New mayor, council take office for a day
Sarah Marley students held a mock city council meeting on Jan. 18, at city hall.

Custody laws changes began Jan. 1
PHOENIX — Couples who get divorced beginning this coming year will find some new rules in place on how much time each gets with the kids.

La Forge seeks help with air pollution
With air pollution on the rise especially during the winter months, Douglas City Councilman Ben La Forge is seeking help.

Governor's education plan first of its kind
PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer is proposing what she said is a first-in-the-nation plan to tie state aid for education to academic performance and improvement.

Governor's budget calls for education, CPS spending
PHOENIX — Gov. Jan Brewer is proposing an $8.9 billion spending plan for next year, including a first-in-the-nation system of tying state aid for public schools to academic performance, an increase of nearly $400 million.

Progressive Dinner Friday
Douglas Dispatch

Notice to the Public
This notice is being published to notify the public that the City of Douglas intents to apply for funding assistance from the USDA, Rural Development for development of the Bay Acres Colonia Sewer Expansion.

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.

January’s stakeholders group meeting Thursday
Douglas Dispatch

DPD Reports
January 1, 2013

Schools hold Christmas programs
Both Clawson Elementary and Stevenson Elementary Schools held Christmas programs last week. Clawson’s third, fourth and fifth grade students held their program on Dec 20.

Community blood drive Jan. 9
Douglas Dispatch

Notice to the Public
This notice is being published to notify the public that the City of Douglas intents to apply for funding assistance from the USDA, Rural Development for development of the Bay Acres Colonia Sewer Expansion.

Winter break camp at the Rec Center
With school on break the last two weeks the Douglas Recreation Center offered fun and games during December 26-28 and January 2-4.

Dannels sworn in as new sheriff
BISBEE — Among the nine county officials sworn in to office in the county supervisors’ chamber during a brief ceremony Thursday was Cochise County’s newest sheriff, Mark Dannels.

Douglas kicks off GEAR UP program
The Douglas Unified School District in conjunction with Northern Arizona University and the Arizona Governor’s Office officially kicked off its GEAR UP program last week.

Margo Macartney holds ceramics exhibit in Douglas
The Douglas Gallery held a reception for Margo Macartney on Jan. 12.

DARC holds annual awards ceremony
Douglas’ Association for Retarded Citizens (DARC) held their annual awards ceremony on January 17 at the DARC building.

Faras spelling bee winners
Trisha Maldonado/Douglas Dispatch

New martial arts studio opening in Douglas
A new martial arts studio is opening up in Douglas this week.

Top baby names for 2013
PHOENIX -- Remember all the Jessicas, Ashleys, Amandas and Jennifers born in the mid 1980s?

17th annual soup kitchen fundraiser for portal rescue
This year marks the 17th year for the Soup Kitchen, Portal Rescue's main fundraiser. This community event is scheduled for February 11, 12, and 13. It will be held at the Portal Rescue classroom building in Portal.

Rent DVD’s at Stop N’ Go
Palo Verde Stop N’ Go, located on 3319 N Washington, has a new alternative to the Redbox with Cinebox.

Brush fire draws response from DFD
Bruce Whetten/Douglas Dispatch

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Announces Citizen’s Academy in Bisbee
Border Patrol agents from the Tucson Sector’s Brian A. Terry and Douglas Stations as well as CBP officers from the Douglas and Naco Ports of Entry will host an integrated CBP Citizen’s Academy in Bisbee beginning Jan. 30. Participants will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for seven weeks, concluding on March 13.

Carne asada benefit Saturday
The Douglas High School PTSO will be having a carne asada benefit this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the DHS cafeteria. Tickets are $7.

Elfrida Elementary School District earns Energy Star
Douglas Dispatch

Sarah Marley Elementary Honor Roll
2nd Grading Period

Adult computer series to be offered in Douglas
DOUGLAS — This semester, the Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning will offer its Introduction to Computer Series for Adults at the college's Douglas campus for the first time.

College offers free advanced English classes for adults
Now that you can speak some English, TREAT classes are a great next step in reaching your full potential.

Cochise students can apply now for 2013-14 scholarships
Current and future Cochise College students are encouraged to begin lining up their educational finances for next year by applying for scholarships offered by the Cochise College Foundation before March 4.

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