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Crash causes second crash

BULLHEAD CITY – Wednesday afternoon, May 15, there was a non-injury accident at the intersection of Ramar and Palma Rds., in Bullhead City. Bullhead City police and fire departmets were on scene in minutes to attend to the drivers and passengers none of whom sustained injuries that required hospitalization. After the initial accident at the intersection, a second accident occurred when drivers observing the first accident managed to cause a second, just as occurred the day before at Marina and Hwy 95.  Bullhead City Police wish to communicate to all drivers that when approaching an accident, it is imperative to…

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Workshop highlights land fraud, wire transfer fraud

KINGMAN – There is no shortage of those who commit land fraud these days according to Laurie Barthlow, Escrow Administrator and Vice President at Chicago Title Agency. On Monday, May 13, a workshop sponsored by the Kingman Chamber of Commerce was held with Barthlow, Vicki Wyatt, Escrow Officer with Pioneer Title Agency and local attorney Tom Price as presenters.  The workshop was attended by business owners, attorneys, Realtors and members of the general public. Information covered included how to spot land and wire transfer fraud, safeguards that can be put in place and red flags to watch for. Barthlow said…

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Dennis Montgomery Johnson

Dennis Montgomery Johnson, 67, passed away on April 25, 2024 Who passed away suddenly, He was a husband, father and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Dennis was born on April 4, 1957, in Bakersfield, Ca, Arvin, Calif., where he spent his formative years. He worked hard to become Owner of Paradigm Steel Fab with the help of his close friend Brad, Preston. He was known for his hard work, dedication to the business. Eight years ago he wanted to retire to Kingman. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 29 years Cynthia (Cyndi),…

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Cancer foundation raises awareness with Havasu chefs

LAKE HAVASU CITY– With more than 70 cancer nonprofits alone in the United States, many may not think to combine unique cuisines to promote their cause. The Heidi Edwards Cooking for Cancer Foundation is a rare cancer nonprofit that is doing just that.   The foundation was founded by Heidi Edwards who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2010. Throughout Edward’s own challenge with the disease, she wanted to provide assistance to patients, as well as their families. With the help of one of Lake Havasu’s upscale restaurants Shugrues, and the Calvary Church, she organized the group’s first spaghetti dinner fundraiser.   Edward’s vision and quest to help…

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Second bridge feasibility discussed at council

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Buzz of the second bridge feasibility study was discussed at Lake Havasu’s city council meeting last week. The next steps of this project will include the following plans;  Stakeholders will be holding a meeting in early to late of June along with a public open house in that same time period.  Coordinating with state parks on this plan is also in the works.  However, the final study of this will be taking place this June.  A motion was passed by council members for the Havasu Foothills Estates development to include Tract 2390.   This recommendation was made this past…

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Willard pleads guilty to firing upon EMTs

KINGMAN – A Kingman man admits firing upon public safety officials who responded to his medical emergency call at his home last fall. Steven Willard, 67, pleaded guilty Friday, May 17 to two counts of aggravated assault. Terms of the plea deal dismiss two attempted murder counts and a prohibited weapon possession charge. Deputy Mohave County Attorney Phillip Delgado said two Northern Arizona Fire District firefighter/EMT’s responded to Willard’s call for help at his home at 3725 E. John L. Ave. on Oct. 22, 2023. “When they entered to assist him he was seated with an AR-15 style rifle,” Delgado…

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