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AAED celebrates 50 years

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) came to Lake Havasu last week to celebrate their 50th anniversary. This was a four-day celebration that kicked off on Tuesday, April 23 and ended on Friday, April 26 at the London Bridge Resort.  AAED is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1974 and now has over five hundred members across the state of  Arizona. They represent urban, rural, and suburban interest for economic development. The foundation of the organization is based on three standards; educate, advocate, and collaborate.   They strive to bring about positive change and expand the state’s investments…

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A tree saved

KINGMAN – For the Luv of Paws Animal Sanctuary and Rescue founder Cherie Dalynn saved a tree in front of the Luv of Paws Thrift Store on Fourth Street in downtown Kingman. Dalynn said she has watered the tree for the last 17 years and hated to see it die when it was removed during the recent downtown streetscaping project. With assistance from the Kingman Downtown Merchants Association (KDMA) and the City of Kingman maintenance department, the tree was boxed and moved to its new home on Luv of Paws property.

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Drug probe nets six arrests for fentanyl distribution

MOHAVE COUNTY – Six arrests are reported in the culmination of a four-month long investigation of illegal drug dealing in the communities of Dolan Springs, Meadview and Kingman. Personnel from local law enforcement agencies assigned to the MAGNET narcotic task force reportedly identified Wsbaldo Lazarit, 36, Dolan Springs as a source of fentanyl distribution early this year. “Detectives learned that Lazarit and his co-conspirators were responsible for stealing at least two Hyundai vehicles from Kingman,” said Mohave County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen. She said public safety concerns saw authorities terminate an April 11 pursuit of a fleeing stolen vehicle…

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What to know about Zyn, the tiny nicotine pouch that’s sparked a big health debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — A tiny Philip Morris product called Zyn has been making big headlines, sparking debate about whether new nicotine-based alternatives intended for adults may be catching on with underage teens and adolescents. Here’s what to know about Zyn: WHAT IS ZYN? Zyn is an oral pouch that contains nicotine powder and flavorings like mint, coffee and citrus. The pouches are the fastest-growing segment of the tobacco industry, which has struggled for decades to replace falling cigarette sales. Zyn is marketed by Philip Morris International to adult tobacco users. Although it doesn’t contain tobacco, U.S. regulators still treat it as a tobacco product. Competitors sell…

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Pine Lake FD announces Preparedness Day

KINGMAN – Pine Lake Fire Department will be hosting a Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday, May 4 beginning at 8:30 a.m. All Pine Lake residents and weekenders are invited to a trip of the mountain to follow the alternate evacuation route up Flag Mine and down Antelope Wash. The outing will leave from the top of the neighborhood on Flag Mine Road at the turn off to the Brown water tank at 8:30 a.m. and end at the TA trucks stop on I-40 and Blake Ranch Road for lunch. Should residents have to evacuate by this route, it will…

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All-Town Yard Sale in Chloride

CHLORIDE – It’s that time of year when Chloride’s friendly folks fill their yards with goodies of all kinds during the All Town Yard Sale hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. You will find an assortment of antiques, collectibles, and other bargains you can’t pass up. This semi-annual event is set for Saturday, May 4 starting at 8 a.m. Historic Chloride, the oldest silver mining camp in Arizona, has been inviting visitors for years to follow a map around town to check out the unique finds in each yard. This event attracts herds of visitors who always find everything they…

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