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Bullhead business destroyed in blaze

BULLHEAD CITY – No one was injured in a Sunday fire that destroyed a commercial building in Bullhead City. Firefighters responded at 12:40 p.m. to what was initially reported as a brush fire on Outpost Dr. Arriving personnel encountered a working commercial fire with heavy, black smoke emanating from the Daniells Septic structure. “The fire quickly spread through the building,” a news release said. “Firefighters were able to contain the blaze to the main structure with assistance from the Mohave Valley Fire Department, For Mojave Mesa Fire Department and the BCFD CERT team.” Mohave Electric Cooperative and Southwest Gas technicians…

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Christmas at the Eisenhowers

A Memoir by Lt Louise Furman It’s that time again; yet another time of year that jolts me into a clear memory of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Today as I write this, is Pearl Harbor Day, the attack that launched us into WWII, significant because we  are recently “launched” into so many other world conflicts. Prior to D-Day last year, Casey Jones of the Kingman Miner was kind enough to hear me recount how valuable Ike was to our history; he posted an insightful article about that historic landing on the shores of France. And so now, a warm feeling washes over…

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Christmas at the Eisenhowers

A Memoir by Lt Louise Furman It’s that time again; yet another time of year that jolts me into a clear memory of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Today as I write this, is Pearl Harbor Day, the attack that launched us into WWII, significant because we  are recently “launched” into so many other world conflicts. Prior to D-Day last year, Casey Jones of the Kingman Miner was kind enough to hear me recount how valuable Ike was to our history; he posted an insightful article about that historic landing on the shores of France. And so now, a warm feeling washes over…

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Drugs, firearm seized in burglary investigation

FT. MOHAVE – The Mohave County sheriff’s office reports one arrest as well as the seizure of a stolen firearm and drugs stemming from a Dec. 18 search related to a burglary investigation. Spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said 4.5 grams of methamphetamine, 3.1 grams of illegal mushrooms, 30 pills and drug paraphernalia items were confiscated during the search of the Fort Mohave home in the 5400 block of Jack Rabbit Drive. Mortensen said a number of subjects contacted in the residence may face drug charges through continuing investigation. She did, however, report the arrest of Antonio Campos, 64, Mohave Valley, related…

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Drugs, firearm seized in burglary investigation

FT. MOHAVE – The Mohave County sheriff’s office reports one arrest as well as the seizure of a stolen firearm and drugs stemming from a Dec. 18 search related to a burglary investigation. Spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said 4.5 grams of methamphetamine, 3.1 grams of illegal mushrooms, 30 pills and drug paraphernalia items were confiscated during the search of the Fort Mohave home in the 5400 block of Jack Rabbit Drive. Mortensen said a number of subjects contacted in the residence may face drug charges through continuing investigation. She did, however, report the arrest of Antonio Campos, 64, Mohave Valley, related…

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BLM accepting race course permits for LHC area

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting proposals for the available Special Recreation Permits (SRP), which are valid December 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, for two competitive off-highway races on the Parker Racecourse. Applications will be accepted through March 1, 2024. All interested applicants must submit a complete SRP application package which includes: SRP application form (Form 2930-1); operating plan addressing topics covered in the guidelines; and topographic maps addressing desired event course. The operating plan must contain specific information relevant to the submitted application as this information is a condition of the permit. Incomplete applications…

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