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BULLHEAD, Ariz. – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is proud

Kingman Fall Academy open for registration

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BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – A Bullhead City man

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Mohave County Superior Court Deputy Director to speak at KRW

KINGMAN – Deputy Director of the Mohave County Superior Court, Christina Spurlock will provide a building progress update to Kingman Republican Women (KRW) on Monday February 1. She will provide a PowerPoint presentation and pictures; and, as well, field any questions that arise regarding the Clerk’s Office. Spurlock is a Kingman native and a graduate of Kingman High School. She and her husband, Davy, jointly own Ant Farm Construction, Inc. which is a local framing and new construction company. The couple has six children ranging in age from 12 to 20 years old. Having worked for the Mohave County Clerk…

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BOS extends public comments submission methods

MOHAVE COUNTY – There are specific rules regarding public input at Mohave County Board of Supervisors meetings. Now, in addition to being physically present to comment at meetings, the board has made it clear that the public may also submit letters and/or comments in writing beforehand. It should be noted that any letters and/or comments to the Board regarding agendized items must be received no later than 8:00 a.m. the Friday before a Board meeting to qualify for placement into the backup of any item.  These letters/comments should be sent to the county clerk at ginny.anderson@mohavecounty.us They will then be forwarded to the…

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Lake Havasu City ranked eighth safest city in Arizona

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City is proud to announce that the City has been ranked as the eighth Safest City in the State of Arizona according to the Safewise Safest Cities in Arizona Report, released January 15. Safewise, a safety advocacy website compiled their report based on FBI crime statistics, cites with population data and considered unique safety initiatives and security programs implemented within the past few years. The acknowledgment by Safewise reflects the hard work of police department staff, city leadership and our continued relationship with the people and business who live in Lake Havasu City.

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BHC woman charged with stabbing boyfriend

BULLHEAD CITY – A Bullhead City woman reportedly stabbed her boyfriend in the neck during a domestic quarrel. Officers responded to the incident in the 200 block of Phyllis Drive at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said arriving officers encountered Shelby Lynn Garoutte, 27, who was outside and armed with two knives. “Garoutte refused to drop her weapons and listen to police commands,” Fromelt said. “An officer deployed a less than lethal munition to gain compliance.” Garoutte was taken to a local hospital for medical evaluation and clearance before she was booked into the Mohave County Adult Detention…

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Leander charged in sex crime

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A young Lake Havasu City man is accused of plying a teenager with alcohol and raping her in a shed last Nov. Police report the Jan. 6 arrest of 20-year-old Michael Leander for sexual assault and sexual conduct with a minor. An investigation began after the victim disclosed to her father that she had been raped. She subsequently told police she became drunk while playing the “buzzed” drinking game and that Leander took advantage of her. A police report indicated that Leander admitted having sex with the 16-year-old girl, knowing she was underage and intoxicated. Dave…

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Republican Women meet

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The London Bridge Republican Women Dinner will be held February 1 at Shugrue’s Bridgeview Room. Checkin in is at 5 p.m. with a 6 p.m. meeting and dinner. Cost is $20 cash or check at the door. Guest speakers will be Lake Havasu City Councilmembers Cameron Moses and Nancy Campbell. Please RSVP to Amie Boggs at 928-231-6805 by noon on January 30.

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