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100 years grand: The story of Arizona Highways

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu community had a chance at an early celebration with the 100 Years Grand event, the story of Arizona Highways Magazine. Win Holden hosted the event who was the publisher of Arizona Highways from 2008 to 2018. Holden is an inductee for the Arizona Tourism Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Award from the Business Journal.  Holden shared the history of the photo enriched magazine. Technically, the magazine does not turn 100 until 2025, however the impact that the magazine has had on its readers, an early recognition was deserved. In 1921, Arizona Highways made its debut on newsstands. Only the…

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Burglary suspect charged; investigation continues

MOHAVE VALLEY – The Mohave County Sheriff’s office reports the arrest of a Mohave Valley woman in a burglary investigation. 29-year-old Jazmen Hickstein is charged with burglary, theft and trafficking stolen property. Hickstein was arrested following a Jan. 15 warrant-based search of a Mohave Valley home in the 10000 block of S. Queens Rd. The search was follow-up by investigators looking into a break-in last August where another Mohave Valley home was burgled while unoccupied for several months. “Items stolen from the house included the victim’s vehicle, tools, electronics, jewelry and mail,” said sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen. “Several of…

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Burglary suspect charged; investigation continues

MOHAVE VALLEY – The Mohave County Sheriff’s office reports the arrest of a Mohave Valley woman in a burglary investigation. 29-year-old Jazmen Hickstein is charged with burglary, theft and trafficking stolen property. Hickstein was arrested following a Jan. 15 warrant-based search of a Mohave Valley home in the 10000 block of S. Queens Rd. The search was follow-up by investigators looking into a break-in last August where another Mohave Valley home was burgled while unoccupied for several months. “Items stolen from the house included the victim’s vehicle, tools, electronics, jewelry and mail,” said sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen. “Several of…

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Downtown fire death accidental

KINGMAN – Kingman police continue a death investigation associated with a fire at a makeshift dwelling on a rocky hillside in downtown Kingman. A family hiking a pathway within the White Cliffs hiking trail system came across the body of the victim north of where Eighth Street dead ends at about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13. Deputy police chief Joel Freed said it appeared the man was burned when his mattress caught fire. He said investigators determined he escaped the fire scene but fell and sustained further injuries. Freed said police believe they’ve tentatively identified the victim as a homeless person…

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Downtown fire death accidental

KINGMAN – Kingman police continue a death investigation associated with a fire at a makeshift dwelling on a rocky hillside in downtown Kingman. A family hiking a pathway within the White Cliffs hiking trail system came across the body of the victim north of where Eighth Street dead ends at about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13. Deputy police chief Joel Freed said it appeared the man was burned when his mattress caught fire. He said investigators determined he escaped the fire scene but fell and sustained further injuries. Freed said police believe they’ve tentatively identified the victim as a homeless person…

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LaTraverse named to President’s List

Amber LaTraverse of Lake Havasu City has been named to the Plymouth State University President’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. To be named to the President’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.70 or better for the Fall 2023 semester and must have completed at least 12 credit hours during the semester, at least nine of which must confer grade points, at the time the lists are finalized. LaTraverse is a Criminal Justice major at Plymouth State.

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