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Hoarder pleads guilty to mistreatment of animals

KINGMAN – Two protesters picketed outside the Mohave County Law and Justice Center as an alleged animal hoarder appeared for a change of plea hearing in downtown Kingman. The plea finally entered on Tuesday, May 21 came after a number of delays last year when Bette Fuschel, 78, claimed difficulty in arranging transportation from Dolan Springs. Various animal advocates have long complained that Fuschel should be the focus of more rigorous prosecution. One protest sign displayed Tuesday insisted the Court should “lock her up.” Mohave County Animal Control Officers reportedly seized 46 dogs from separate rural residential properties on Jan. 11…

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Clear the Shelter event this Friday

KINGMAN – The Mohave County Animal Shelter is filled to capacity with beautiful dogs who would love nothingmore than to be adopted into a loving home.We have had more than usual incoming due to owner surrenders, abandonment, unclaimed straysand hoarding situations, and we need our animal loving community to come bring an animal home sothere is room for more.We have dogs of assorted ages and sizes perfect to be your new furever companion! And we havebeautiful cats too!We are hosting a “Clear the Shelter” event this Friday 5/24 and Saturday 5/25 10:00AM – 2:00 PM atour brand new location. To…

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SNHU announces Dean’s List, President’s List

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2024 Dean’s List. The winter terms run from January to May: Ally Hartman of Kingman, Jennifer Lee of Lake Havasu City, and Amber Berg of Kingman. T the following students have been named to the Winter 2024 President’s List. The winter terms run from January to May: Rachel Skommesa of Kingman, Molly Freeman of Kingman, Tiana Dyer of Lake Havasu City, Kari Krantz of Lake Havasu City, Meagan Turner of Lake Havasu City, April Garner of Kingman, Laura Roberts of Bullhead City, Faith Leatherman of Bullhead…

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BLM seeks comment on solar projects

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado River District Office will hold a virtual solar variance meeting for three projects: Marketplace Solar, White Hills West Solar, and Arida 3 Solar; on June 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Arizona time.  Interested attendees can pre-register for the Zoom meeting:  Solar Variance Meeting (3): Marketplace Solar – White Hills 3 Solar – Arida 3 Solar Meeting ID: 160 544 7760 Project-specific information for all BLM Arizona Solar Variance Projects can be found in the “Documents” section within the National NEPA Register/ePlanning : https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2024049/510 Interested parties may also submit comments until July 12, 2024, via email at blm_az_crd_solar@blm.gov (preferred)…

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Hackberry Hoedown

HACKBERRY – Join Hackberry residents this Memorial Day for an afternoon of dancing to the music of The Old Time Rte 66 Band along the stunning Music Mountain range of Mohave County. The hoedown will be held Monday, May 27 at Hackberry General Store, 11255 E Hwy 66 from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Call 607-761-5716 for more information.

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The county that cried “deficit!”

Dear Editor, I smiled when Mohave County claimed it was facing a whopping $18.5 million deficit for 2024.  Because I knew how much money is in the County’s General Fund. I also know how much operating surplus the County has incurred over previous years. But my smile gave way to consternation when I recalled how the County leaders wanted, but failed to continue the ? cent sales tax for capital projects that ended in 2019. Perhaps that’s the motivation for their “Woe is We!” cry. The tried-and-true method for governments to raise taxes is to declare an emergency, cajole the…

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