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Luv of Paws hosts yard sale fundraiser, open house

For the Luv of Paws Domestic Animal Rescue & Sanctuary will host their 12th Annual Open House and Yard Sale Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and 31 at 8115 W. Oatman Hwy. Hours for Saturday are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For the Luv of Paws encourages the public to come out to support their non-profit efforts, tour the facility, meet and interact with dogs, cats, and ferrets. Donations of dry dog and cat food and supplies are welcome to defray operating costs. For information contact Cherie DaLynn, 928-897-7304.

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Former Judge Weiss appointed as PDO interim administrator

Retirement didn’t last very long for former Mohave County Superior Court Judge Richard Weiss. After hanging up his robe and setting aside his gavel just three months ago, the former Bullhead City resident who currently resides in Kingman begins a new job with Mohave County in Kingman next Monday. County Manager Mike Hendrix confirmed that Weiss will become the interim administrator of the Mohave County Public Defenders Office (PDO), succeeding Alex Bolobonoff. Hendrix said Bolobonoff indicated his wish to retire early this month but also agreed to remain onboard until the county found a short or long-term replacement. Hendrix said…

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Artist Ryan Sims to perform at Avi Resort

The Avi Resort & Casino and KFLG Country are hosting the KFLG Country New Artist free concert in the ArrowWeed Lounge at The Avi Resort and Casino, Thursday, April 4 at 7 p.m. Come join KFLG Country’s host, Craig Powers, to see the latest up and coming country artist on his way to the top! Ryan Sims will perform songs from his latest latest EP – My Side of the Story (Hive Records). Sims wrote or co-wrote all of the project’s seven tracks, which discuss the ups and downs of his personal life: an ex’s affair, the end of a…

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Powell to prison for fifth time

Groping a stranger at the Kingman Walmart brings a two-year prison term for James Powell. The 33-year-old Kingman man was sentenced March 18 by Mohave County Court Commissioner Billy Sipe. It will be Powell’s fifth trip to prison. Defense attorney Nathan Best said Powell suffers mental health and drug abuse issues that can better be treated if he is on probation. “There must be something we can do other than keep sentencing Mr. Powell to prison over and over again,” Best said. Judge Sipe rejected Best’s probation request. In addition to an extensive juvenile criminal history, Judge Sipe noted that Powell’s…

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Armed bank robbery suspect sought

The Bullhead City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying an outstanding armed robbery suspect captured on bank surveillance video.  On Tuesday, March 26 at approximately 4:50 p.m., a man entered the National Bank of Arizona, 1900 block of Highway 95, told the teller he had a gun and to put all the money in a duffle bag that he had on the counter. The suspect then left on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. If anyone has any information, please contact the Bullhead City Police Department at 928-763-1999.

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Dolan Springs Arts & Crafts Festival is April 13

The Dolan Springs Crazy Crafter’s Society will host their annual Spring Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday, April 13, from  9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at the Dolan Springs Community Council Bldg, 15195 Pierce Ferry Rd. A variety of local arts and crafts will be available for purchase including fabric creations (everything you can think of made from fabric), photography, glass painting, sweet treats, goat milk soap, wood crafts including custom signs made on site, paintings, beading/jewelry, quilted items, knifes, leather, crocheted items, pottery, dolls, hand crafted baskets, painted gourds, and rock/glass/wood.  The Dolan Springs Community…

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