Wellton NewsLocal news for Wellton, AZ continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Tanker overturns at Pacific Avenue, Hwy 95- May 30, 2008 A tanker truck carrying used vegetable oil rolled over in a busy Yuma intersection Thursday afternoon, causing major traffic delays and injuring the driver.http://www.topix.net/city/wellton-az/2008/05/tanker-overturns-at-pacific-avenue-hwy-95?fro... Foster parent accused of molesting three kids under his care- May 22, 2008 A 38-year-old man has been arrested and faces child molestation charges. The Yuma County Sheriff' Office received a child molestation report from the Wellton Police Department on February 20 of this year.http://www.topix.net/city/wellton-az/2008/05/foster-parent-accused-of-molesting-three-kids... New Wellton Library prepared for Saturday opening- May 17, 2008 "It's been quite exciting and has moved pretty fast" In less than a year, the new Wellton Library has gone from just plans on paper to a finished home for books, computer resources and knowledge in the growing town. via Yuma Sunhttp://www.topix.net/city/wellton-az/2008/05/new-wellton-library-prepared-for-saturday-ope... Border Patrol pursuit ends with two dead on Interstate 8- May 15, 2008 Two men who died of self-inflicted wounds after a 136-mile pursuit might have been responsible for a carjacking in Grand Canyon on Monday. via Arizona Republichttp://www.topix.net/city/wellton-az/2008/05/border-patrol-pursuit-ends-with-two-dead-on-i... Prochaska seeking 4th term as Yuma County superviser- May 13, 2008 "I've enjoyed the entire time that I've been on the board. Every day is a learning experience." Casey Prochaska says she's watched east Yuma County grow from a sleepy haven for winter visitors to a thriving community since she was elected to the Yuma County Board of Supervisors in 1993. via Yuma Sunhttp://www.topix.net/city/wellton-az/2008/05/prochaska-seeking-4th-term-as-yuma-county-sup... Fair incubates future scientists- May 10, 2008 "I've learned more about bacteria and that helps me for chemistry classes because I want to be a veterinarian." Offering challenges to youthful ingenuity as well as prizes and scholarships, the fifth Yuma County Science Fair brings together students and the community to promote scientific techniques and contribute to the ... via Yuma Sunhttp://www.topix.net/city/wellton-az/2008/05/fair-incubates-future-scientists?fromrss=1 County OKs library funding revisions- May 6, 2008 "The bottom line is we're not increasing the overall budget" The Yuma County Board of Supervisors approved funding revisions to four library bond projects at its regular meeting Monday. via Yuma Sunhttp://www.topix.net/city/wellton-az/2008/05/county-oks-library-funding-revisions?fromrss=... Agents wrap up pot bust- May 1, 2008 "The advantage we do have in that area is we do have time to respond in a quick and swift manner." On Sunday, the Border Patrol made one half of a big drug bust. A day later, it made the second half. via Yuma Sunhttp://www.topix.net/city/wellton-az/2008/04/agents-wrap-up-pot-bust?fromrss=1 |