Part one of a new documentary project has been launched with the aim of highlighting the unique need of seniors below the poverty line in La Paz County. Called ‘Alone at the End of the Road’, the project leader is Trudy Schuett, chair of the Regional Council on Aging – Area Agency on Aging Region IV, which is implemented by …
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Viewfinder: Fire
The smoke is reportedly from a controlled brush fire in Parker Valley. Via Josh Savino Via Facebook
Read More »Viewfinder: Blood Moon as seen from Parker, AZ
Photographs by John Wright and Michael Collins
Read More »Mock car accident Friday
Parker Police Department sent out the below message announcing a multi-agency mock fatality drill at Joe Bush Stadium this Friday, April 18th. Within the next couple of months, high school prom, graduation as well as 8th grade promotions and Memorial Day will be upon us. These special occasions, rites of passage and the holiday weekend are usually marked by celebrations. …
Read More »Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys recognizes La Paz prosecutor
From the website of the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys’ Advisory Council, in recognition of Rachael Shackelford, Prosecutors Spotlight for April 2014: Attorney Rachael Shackelford far exceeds expectations of the La Paz County Attorney’s Office. As the primary attorney for felony victim cases, she routinely faces demands and pressures beyond the norm even for prosecutors, yet Rachel maintains the serenity to deal …
Read More »Boats, Inner Tubes, and Flip Flops! Oh my!
This summer we could see a record number of visitors to our area. The Colorado River continues to offer a reprieve from not only the triple digit temperatures, but also the traffic-jammed roadways and pollution-filled skies of the big city. The task of continually attracting an increasing number of visitors to the Parker area will only be assisted by a …
Read More »A Visit to Myanmar
Let me start off with a quick apology. I had an idea for a column and thought I could get it done before I left for Myanmar. But, as I often do, I over-estimated how much I could get done in that short span of time. So instead of that column you’re seeing this one which is being written in …
Read More »21 year old Ehrenberg man arrested for sex with minor
La Paz County Sheriff’s Department says it has arrested a man on suspicion of having sex with a 13 year old girl. On April 7th, 2014 at approximately 8:30 pm, Brandon Jones was arrested for Sexual Conduct with a Minor. On April 4th, 2014, La Paz County Deputies were dispatched to an undisclosed location in regards to an alleged sexual …
Read More »Town of Parker to change trash collection
The Town of Parker The Town of Parker is making a change in trash collection services. The Town has been assisting our community with the collection and disposal of solid waste for many years. The Town of Parker intends to increase opportunities for commercial and industrial property owners in acquiring solid waste collection and disposal services. Effective August 1, 2014, …
Read More »Town looks for public input on federal funds usage
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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