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An acclaimed Palomino named Bucky died Wednesday morning after an accident on Interstate 10 just west of Blythe.

If you're looking for motivation to take your body to the next physical level, The King of the Gym Men's Physique and Queen of the Gym Women's Bikini competition is scheduled for Aug 24 at the Palo Verde College Fine and Performing Arts Center on One College Drive in Blythe. The competitions are a fundraiser for the College Fine and Performing Arts Center. There will be a $300 first place prize, a $200 second place prize and $100 third place prize for both the men's and women's competitions. The event is part of a partnership with the Palo Verde College SCE grant, which was donated by Southern California Edison. There will also be guest posing by National Physique Committee (NPC) competitor Tori Poole as well as by figure poser Velda Poole.

Young Blythonian Caleb Ramirez advanced to the 66th run of U.S. Junior Amateur Championship after competing in a qualifying golf tournament at Cooper River Country Club in Fresno on June 24.

Hazel Lewellen, a longtime resident of Quartzsite, Ariz., will be celebrating her 100th birthday on July 10, 2013.

The California Energy Commission staff today released its preliminary analysis of the proposed Palen Solar Electric Generating System project.

Blythe Police officers responded to an injury traffic collision at the intersection of Third and Murphy the morning of June 18.

The annual free fireworks show put on by the Blythe Fire Department at the Colorado River Fairgrounds on July 4 will be dedicated to the 19 Prescott firefighters who were killed battling a major blaze on Sunday.

Rebecca Loya, 59, of Newhall, Calif., was sentenced to 16 years in prison June 25 following her conviction on two counts of second-degree murder in a traffic accident that occurred in 2011.

With 4th of July fast approaching, local teen, Cristina Bequer, is asking for help with her latest service project.

With 4th of July fast approaching, local teen, Cristina Bequer, is asking for help with her latest service project. She is raffling a 66 1/2" X 74 1/2" lap quilt. All of the proceeds will go towards this year's fireworks show at the fairgrounds put on by the fire department. The tickets are $1 each or six for $5. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket you can contact Bequer on Facebook or buy your tickets on the 4th of July at the annual fireworks show at the Colorado River Fairgrounds.

Parolee-at-large Anthony Hairston, 44, was arrested on Wednesday at 500 block of S. Broadway after Blythe Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from a distraught woman.

Public hearing session regarding Blythe courthouse extended. The court will remain open in the meantime.

The annual free fireworks show put on by the Blythe Fire Department will be held at the Colorado River Fairgrounds on July 4. Gates open at 4 p.m. with the fireworks beginning at 9 p.m.

Open swim at Palo Verde High School (PVHS) swimming pool is open Monday - Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3 p.m

Desert Center families gathered last weekend at the Lake Tamarisk Clubhouse to celebrate the opening of a new playground thanks to the establishment of a $350,000 Desert Sunlight Fund from renewable energy developer and builder First Solar.

Irene Tokarz of Palo Verde was the winner of the V.F.W. Auxiliary's Dad's Day drawing.

After 36 years at the same location, Leonard's Broadway Gardens owners are looking to sell the business and retire. Since 1977, Leonard's has been the go-to spot for animal feed, pet supplies, lawn maintenance supplies, and animals such as turkeys, chicks, rabbits, finches, various reptiles, and guinea pigs.

Blythe Narcotic Enforcement Team (BNET) served a narcotic-related search warrant in the 100 block of N. Acacia, on June 19.

Bike 4 Friendship stopped over in town last week at the Joe Wine Blythe Recreation Center on their way to New York. At the Rec Center the bicyclists interviewed Mayor Oscar Galvan and Vice Mayor Sam Patel to learn about the town and surrounding area.

Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC) of Chuckawalla Valley and Ironwood State Prison's presented the Blythe Police Activity League (PAL) with a check for over $750 on June 19.