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County Recorder reminds voters of upcoming primary election

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PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Arizona Department of Forestry

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Crews battle Dellenbaugh Fire at Parashant in north

GRAND CANYON — The Dellenbaugh Fire began the

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KINGMAN, Ariz. – Just like beauty, "pro" and

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Animal farm nonprofit helps trauma victims

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Equine certified founder Pam Nelson of the nonprofit Healing Meadows, is assisting victims of trauma cope with the help of farm animals. Last week, the organization hosted a meet and greet so that the community can learn more about how animals can play a key role with one’s emotional recovery. 

The Healing Meadows Meet and Greet took place on Thursday, August 15 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Grapes and Grains wine bar.

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Voting matters – now, more than ever

Dear Editor,

I have always been a music fan, especially live music, and I recall a particularly frigid night in January ’82 when friends and I loaded into cars and headed for the Meadowlands to see The Kinks (a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame “British invasion” band).  To escape the cold parking lot, we went inside to watch the opening band. Halfway through the set we realized, “This guy isn’t bad.”

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LHC code changes for backyard fowls

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The gathering of burros occurred on August 5 with BLM successfully gathering 94 burros to ensure public safety. However, the animals are still on Highway 95, especially at night. 

Lake Havasu City board members caution the community to stay alert while on the highway in the evenings. City council approved two separate code changes to expand the density limit for the various residential zones for families along with the height limit of the Southgate district.

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Head, Holmes stroll down memory lane as BHC’s anniversary party nears

BULLHEAD CITY – Rodney Head and Robin Holmes patrolled Bullhead City for the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) long before the Colorado River community incorporated 40 years ago in late Aug., 1984.

Holmes had a harsh introduction to the desert after moving from coastal California to work the Bullhead City district for the MCSO in 1976.

“It was so desolate and the wind was like 400 miles an hour and the dust flying everywhere,” Holmes recalled.

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