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West charged with child abuse, assault

KINGMAN – On Sunday, November 26, at the Kingman Police Department (KPD) arrested David Scott West, 61, of Kingman on the felony charges of kidnapping, aggravated assault, unlawful imprisonment and child abuse.  According to a KPD press release, officers responded to the 2800 block of Ross Avenue for a report of child abuse that had occurred on November 25 at a residence in the 600 block of S. Fourth St. Upon arrival officers learned that West had physically restrained a 15-year-old juvenile that is in his custody and struck the juvenile approximately 30 times with a belt and other objects.  Officers later located West at…

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West charged with child abuse, assault

KINGMAN – On Sunday, November 26, at the Kingman Police Department (KPD) arrested David Scott West, 61, of Kingman on the felony charges of kidnapping, aggravated assault, unlawful imprisonment and child abuse.  According to a KPD press release, officers responded to the 2800 block of Ross Avenue for a report of child abuse that had occurred on November 25 at a residence in the 600 block of S. Fourth St. Upon arrival officers learned that West had physically restrained a 15-year-old juvenile that is in his custody and struck the juvenile approximately 30 times with a belt and other objects.  Officers later located West at…

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Celebrate the holidays with festive events at Arizona state parks

Arizona State Parks and Trails is getting into the holiday spirit with a variety of festive events for visitors to enjoy. From candelight tours to ugly-sweater parties, there’s something for everyone at the parks this holiday season. For visitors pining after traditional-style decorations perfect for a posed holiday card backdrop, plan a visit to a state historic park. Fort Verde State Historic Park is hosting candlelight tours throughout the month. Riordan Mansion State Historic Park is dressed in turn-of-the-century style wreaths, luminaries, garlands, and a towering fir tree. Reserve a special twilight tour at AZStateParks.com/Riordan-Mansion, and don’t miss the chance to meet…

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1931-2023 Pat Cook, a beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023, in Mesa, AZ at the age of 92. He was born on August 29, 1931, to William and Dorothy Cook in Cairo, New York, he was the third of seven children. Pat’s journey began in New York, where his family ran a boarding house. During his teen years, the Cook family relocated to Pinto Creek, AZ, where Pat completed his schooling and encountered the love of his life, Bonnie June Harper, in Show Low, AZ. They married and together raised four children:…

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Master Gardener training class accepting applications

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A 13-week Master Gardener training course will be held Thursdays from Jan. 18, 2024 through April 18, 2024. The classes will be from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  at Mohave Community College, 1977 Acoma Blvd W. This course provides research-based horticulture information you can use as a Master Gardener volunteer or to become a more successful gardener in your own backyard! Topics include soils, basic botany, irrigation, landscape design, composting, plant propagation, basic ecology, vegetables, stake and prune trees/shrubs, citrus trees, native plants, entomology, pest management, and plant diseases.  The cost of the class is $200. The…

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Master Gardener training class accepting applications

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A 13-week Master Gardener training course will be held Thursdays from Jan. 18, 2024 through April 18, 2024. The classes will be from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  at Mohave Community College, 1977 Acoma Blvd W. This course provides research-based horticulture information you can use as a Master Gardener volunteer or to become a more successful gardener in your own backyard! Topics include soils, basic botany, irrigation, landscape design, composting, plant propagation, basic ecology, vegetables, stake and prune trees/shrubs, citrus trees, native plants, entomology, pest management, and plant diseases.  The cost of the class is $200. The…

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