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Words not regretted

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 mins

Dear Editor, Re: Jack Ehrhardt’s missive that I had so strongly offended his sensibilities. I will try to explain but will not apologize for my thoughts. I am puzzled by the comment about my victimhood. I do not feel victimized in the slightest measure. I was born into and raised to adulthood in a staunchly Democrat household, so I know and appreciate full well the feelings and sentiments therein. I changed, as I aged, to the other side of the aisle. I have watched for well over a half century, the infiltration and co-opting of the Democrat party by communists…

Business News

Hotel tax rate hike voted down

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – Any thought of seeking voter approval of an increase in the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) appears dead for now in Bullhead City. There was no support for the initiative when City Manager Toby Cotter floated a trial balloon at the February 18 council meeting. “It was my impression at the workshop that there didn’t seem to be four votes in favor of moving this item forward,” Cotter said. “And, so rather than having our attorney put a lot of work into a potential resolution of adoption, I ask you this evening if you’re in favor of doing…

Court News

Multiple drug charges, firearm charge for Havasu man

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies were called to investigate a suspicious man inside an RV, where the property owners were not at home. A man matching the description, Ellis Dan Handley, 42 of Lake Havasu City, was detained nearby. Handley was physically restrained due to repeated requests to remove his hands from his pockets. It was found that Handley possessed a gun in his pocket, along with drug paraphernalia. A search of his backpack revealed 45 rounds of ammunition, 4.8 grams of methamphetamine, 1.2 grams of a brown tar-like substance, and four Adderall pills. Handley…

News

Former deputy arrested

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – A former California law enforcement official who allegedly embezzled $100,000 from a Merced County sheriff’s association group has been arrested in Kingman. Deputy Chief Rusty Cooper said Kingman police learned that former Merced County Sheriff’s deputy Phillip Brooks, 52, was staying at a home in the 2400 block of Natalie Street. Cooper said officers used a PA system to contact anyone inside the home at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 23. “Brooks exited the home and was taken into custody without incident,” Cooper said. Brooks was booked into the Mohave County Adult Detention Center as a fugitive from…

Community News

Havasu kicks off springs with multiple events

Matthew Wanner6 years ago5 mins

Bass tourney, off-road racing, PWC racing LAKE HAVASU CITY – In March, Lake Havasu City spring breakers seldom stray beyond the heart of spring break at the Bridgewater Channel, leaving the rest of the city wide open for exciting special events under sunny skies. “Spring’s ideal weather and fun-loaded special events calendar are big draws for families and visitors beyond college age. Car shows, off-road and personal watercraft (PWC) competitions, bass tournaments, and even scooter competitions are just a few of the special events held this March,” says Terence Concannon, president and CEO of Go Lake Havasu. New in Havasu…

Community News

Veterans benefits breakfast

Matthew Wanner6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – White Cliffs Senior Living, 3600 Peterson Rd., invites the public to a continental breakfast and informative presentation with David Kent of the Arizona Department of Veterans Council and Vietnam Veterans of America – Mohave County. Attendees will learn how VA benefits can help reduce the cost of Assisted Living and long-term care, how to qualify for assistance and more. To attend please call 928-681-1050 by February 24.

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Words not regretted

Hotel tax rate hike voted down

Multiple drug charges, firearm charge for Havasu man

Former deputy arrested

Havasu kicks off springs with multiple events

Veterans benefits breakfast

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