Town of Parker The Town of Parker is expected to receive approximately $179,655.00 in FY 2014, from federal CDBG funds from the Arizona Department of Housing Regional Account (RA). The Town of Parker also intends to apply for $179,655 in FY 2014 CDBG funds from the State special projects (SSP) account. CDBG funds must be used to benefit low-income persons …
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The Regional Behavioral Health Authority for La Paz County, Cenpatico, has announced it is giving over $46,000 to four La Paz County organizations. The funds will help support community programs and purchase equipment and supplies. The grant awards are part of $422,000 that Cenpatico is giving throughout Arizona to help improve the communities it serves. “Cenpatico believes in investing in …
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The Arizona Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin a project to remove large rocks alongside Interstate 10 between Ehrenberg and Quartzsite next week. Starting Monday, March 24th, I-10 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction between mileposts 10 and 11 for the next three weeks. In addition to the lane restrictions: Westbound I-10 will be closed up …
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The below is a speech given by the Soroptimists’ Sheri Newman honoring Neola “Sis” Voegtli with the organization’s ‘Making a Difference for Women Award’. It is my honor today to present to you our honoree for our “Making a Difference for Women Award” winner, Neola “Sis” Voegtli. The award honors women who, through their professional or personal efforts have made …
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The Arizona Department of Transportation is in the process of improving the Interstate 10 Ehrenberg traffic interchange (Exit 1) and will need to close the eastbound on- and off-ramps for several hours early Monday, March 24th. The eastbound off-ramp will be closed from midnight to 2 a.m. The eastbound on-ramp will be closed from 2 to 4 a.m. Motorists are …
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The people pictured here on security camera are accused of robbing Teri’s Health & Water, a long-term business on Joshua Avenue in Parker. Authorities are currently asking for any information anyone may have on the identities of the people pictured. The vehicle in the footage is described as an older, all-black car with black rims with a white sticker on …
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A single vehicle rollover collision just north of Bill Williams Bridge closed Highway 95 for a time during this morning’s commute. The highway is now open again after the Arizona Department of Public Safety attended the scene. The accident involved a single passenger car with injuries to the driver. No fatalities are being reported at this time. Traffic was stopped …
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APS is to take a second scheduled power outage Wednesday morning at around 9:30 a.m, according to APS Energy Delivery Section Leader John Croteau. The areas affected will be from Rio Lindo Shores though Lakeside and Highland Estates north of Parker. The outage is expected to last around 10 minutes. Earlier this month APS said it was performing routine maintenance …
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UPDATE Tuesday 3:35 p.m.: Reports that Mickey has been captured by law enforcement in Blythe, CA. Via Parker PD. UPDATE Tuesday 2:00 p.m.: The reward has been increased to $11,000 for information leading to the arrest of Mickey Anderson. Suspected murderer Mickey Anderson (pictured), has escaped from the CRIT Detention Facility. Anderson, who was being held for homicide, should be …
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The La Paz County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force has entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Colorado River Indian Tribes. The agreement allows the Narcotics Task Force to assist CRIT with narcotics enforcement in La Paz County. A Sheriff’s Office Press Release says: “Over the years, non-Tribal Members have been coming to the reservation to use it has …
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