🌱 Pilot Awarded DFC In Yuma Training Incident + YFD CPR Classes

Good morning, people of Yuma! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with a brand-new issue of the Yuma Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 85 Low: 52.

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Here are the top stories today in Yuma:

• On Feb. 28, U.S. Marine Corps pilot Maj. Corey Jones was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroics after a mid-air collision during a training exercise. On the day of the incident, Jones was piloting a Super Hercules during an air-to-air refueling mission when an F-35B struck his aircraft. The KC-130J crew was refueling aircraft that were taking part in training at The Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course in Yuma. (Task & Purpose)
• In 2021, the Yuma Fire Department responded to over 200 overdose-related calls and experts believe numbers could be very similar this year as well. It's not unusual for the fire department to get calls about local overdoses. According to the YFD, they administered around 650 milligrams of Narcan to local patients to try and save their lives. Now, YFD is encouraging locals to learn compression CPR to help save more lives. (KYMA)
• Yuma Catholic has parted ways with Curt Foppe, the former head coach of the Shamrocks, after discovering he is facing multiple AIA violations. Foppe was the head coach of the past 15 years, and Judd Thrower has been named the Interim Head Baseball Coach for the remainder of the season. (KYMA)

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Today in Yuma:

• NAU Virtual Admissions Application Workshop - Arizona Western College (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Yuma Parks and Recreation has great news for Stewart Vincent Wolfe Creative Playground! After routine inspections, staff noticed several areas with premature wearing on the floor. Because of this, Yuma Parks and Recreation is replacing the flooring in Castle Park. (Facebook)
• March signals the beginning of legislative decisions and some action could have a positive impact on the Yuma County region. Check out our March newsletter with legislative updates, community news, and other updates. (Facebook)
• Business Librarian Andrew Zollman shares information about some of the most popular apps you can use to keep track of your finances. (Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.