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Havasu teen killer held for quarter century

It was 25 Thanksgivings ago when police discovered the bodies of an elderly couple within their arson-scorched home on Pueblo Drive in Lake Havasu City. Investigation quickly linked the deaths of the octogenarians to a 16-year-old boy still imprisoned today. James Davolt, now 41, became the focus of worldwide attention as members of the Amnesty International organization protested as “barbaric” the pursuit of a death sentence for a teenager by the Mohave County Attorney’s Office. Members of the group from Portugal, Spain, Denmark and many other far-flung nations wrote scores of letters to legal officials and the media asking for…

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Havasu teen killer held for quarter century

It was 25 Thanksgivings ago when police discovered the bodies of an elderly couple within their arson-scorched home on Pueblo Drive in Lake Havasu City. Investigation quickly linked the deaths of the octogenarians to a 16-year-old boy still imprisoned today. James Davolt, now 41, became the focus of worldwide attention as members of the Amnesty International organization protested as “barbaric” the pursuit of a death sentence for a teenager by the Mohave County Attorney’s Office. Members of the group from Portugal, Spain, Denmark and many other far-flung nations wrote scores of letters to legal officials and the media asking for…

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O’ Christmas Tree Festival is ready for the holidays

LAKE HAVASU CITY – You know the holiday season is in full swing when Women With Willpower (WWW) break out their beautiful Christmas trees at their O’ Christmas Tree Festival on Sunday, Nov. 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the London Bridge Resort. For the past 12 years, their O’Christmas tree fundraising event displays a variety of beautifully decorated trees.  This year, the event will have 15 to 17 Christmas trees that will be raffled off. Each tree has a price value of $250 minimum. Some 35 baskets will also be included in a 50/50 raffle. Reservations for the event are…

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O’ Christmas Tree Festival is ready for the holidays

LAKE HAVASU CITY – You know the holiday season is in full swing when Women With Willpower (WWW) break out their beautiful Christmas trees at their O’ Christmas Tree Festival on Sunday, Nov. 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the London Bridge Resort. For the past 12 years, their O’Christmas tree fundraising event displays a variety of beautifully decorated trees.  This year, the event will have 15 to 17 Christmas trees that will be raffled off. Each tree has a price value of $250 minimum. Some 35 baskets will also be included in a 50/50 raffle. Reservations for the event are…

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Arizona utilities encourage customers to avoid scams

The stories of Arizonans falling victim to utility scams are heartbreaking. As professional con artists evolve their tactics to steal, it’s more important than ever for customers to learn about scams and how to avoid them. Nationwide, utilities have received increased reports of scammers contacting customers digitally while posing as utility workers to access financial information or obtain immediate payment by threatening service shutoffs. Here are some of the digital ways scammers may contact you:  * Sponsored ads on search engines that lead to an identical, but fake, utility bill payment page.  * QR codes that scammers link to a false utility…

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Golden Valley woman’s photo featured in 2023 wildlife photo contest calendar

PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department has announced the winners of the 2023 wildlife photo contest.  The 12 winning photographs are included in the full-size 2024 wildlife calendar that is published in the November-December 2023 issue of Arizona Wildlife Views magazine.  Anne James’ photo of a ringtail was awarded best in show and is showcased on both the cover and in the calendar. James, of Payson, said, “I knew few entries would include a ringtail because of their nocturnal nature and that it wasn’t an ordinary image.” The 12 winning photographers are:  * Jim Burns, Scottsdale: Round-tailed ground squirrel kits *…

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