🌱 Torch Run For The Special Olympics + Softball Tournament Honored

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Yuma Daily — here to explain everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town.I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

Warm with plenty of sun. High: 102 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories today in Yuma:

1. Yuma's law enforcement agencies will be participating in this year's Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics. Each agency will carry and pass the ceremonial torch beginning in San Luis and ending at the Quartermaster Depot on N. 4th Avenue. Click the link for a full list of the agencies participating this year. (City of Yuma)
2. Yuma's Dennis Donnelly Memorial 16 Inch Softball Tournament has been inducted into the Chicago 16 Inch Softball Hall of Fame. The honor was in recognition of the tournament's 50th anniversary. The hall of fame is located in Forest Park, Illinois. The ceremony will occur on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Sanguinetti Field. (City of Yuma)
3. Despite the extension of Title 42, people are continuing to attempt to get to the United States through Yuma. Title 42 was extended by a federal judge. Yuma has "become Grand Central Station" for immigrants crossing the border. Yuma's Mayor Nicholls reports that Homeland Security is providing additional help to monitor the border. (ABC15)

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Today in Yuma:

• Conversational Spanish At Arizona Western College (5:30 PM)
• Member Mixer At Sign Pro & Del Outdoor (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Humane Society of Yuma will be raising funds this weekend at the Paws Golf Scatter Tournament. Click to participate. (Facebook)
• The Humane Society of Yuma showcases its Pet of the Week - Anny. Click to see if this 2-year-old female pit bull terrier mix is your new best friend. (Facebook)
• The Yuma County Library District provides an update with Sarah Wisdom. Click to watch. (Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.