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Valley man gets 10 years for child abuse

KINGMAN – A Golden Valley man who admits he brutally abused his girlfriend’s 14-month-old son has been given a 10-year prison term. The punishment that Mohave County Superior Court Judge Lee Jantzen ordered Monday for Matthew Brown, 25, was the most prison time possible under terms of a previously entered plea agreement. Brown pleaded guilty to two charges reduced to attempted child abuse for harming the toddler in April, 2022. A sexual conduct with a minor count and another abuse charge are dismissed in the deal. That the victim was treated for rectal bleeding along with other physical abuse contributed to the…

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Unexpected joy

Dear Editor, In this age of sadness and horror, I recently found an oasis of tranquility and peace To top it off, I found just a whole lot of fun! That is right, fun with a capital letter F. At age 84, I am very actively retired and trying to stay active and loose so I can continue to move about for a long time to come. In that regard, I chose to volunteer to work with the folks at St. Vincent DePaul thrift store in Kingman. I had no real idea of what to expect, but since I don’t…

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County Seeing Uptick in Pigeon Complaints Again

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Mohave County Environmental Health Department in Lake Havasu City has seen an uptick in pigeon complaints this past month.  Supervisor Buster Johnson would like to remind the public that the feeding of pigeons in both the unincorporated areas and incorporated cities within Mohave County is prohibited.  “This is one of the first ordinances I helped pass and put into place during my first term,” Johnson stated.  “With a lot of new residents to the area, it’s important we remind folks of this ordinance and the health risks associated with feeding them,” Supervisor Buster Johnson stated. According to the…

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River Riders host 40th annual toy run

LAKE HAVASU CITY – River Riders MC aren’t just passionate about riding motorcycles; they also love giving back during the holiday season. River Riders was founded upon a group of motorcycle rider enthusiasts. This will be the organization’s 40th annual toy run. All motorcyclists of the area are welcome to participate.  Early arrivals are encouraged so that everyone can ride together. Riders will gather on Saturday, Dec. 2 at noon at Pirate’s Den in Parker.  The group will then ride all the way to Fly X Saloon in Lake Havasu. There will be a 50/50 drawing, food, and live music. New unwrapped toys will be…

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County Seeing Uptick in Pigeon Complaints Again

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Mohave County Environmental Health Department in Lake Havasu City has seen an uptick in pigeon complaints this past month.  Supervisor Buster Johnson would like to remind the public that the feeding of pigeons in both the unincorporated areas and incorporated cities within Mohave County is prohibited.  “This is one of the first ordinances I helped pass and put into place during my first term,” Johnson stated.  “With a lot of new residents to the area, it’s important we remind folks of this ordinance and the health risks associated with feeding them,” Supervisor Buster Johnson stated. According to the…

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Alvreta Ione Buck

Alvreta Ione Buck, of Meadview, died Monday, November 6, 2023 at the age of 98. Buck was born March 23, 1925 in Hollywood, Calif. The family contact is her son Greg Buck. A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Dec. 2 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Dolan Springs, with a service following at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Chloride Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Sutton Memorial Funeral Home in Kingman.

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