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West Kingman Pharmacy joins statewide Narcan initiative 

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Disc golf tourney will fund elementary school athletic program

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu Disc Golf Club is working hard on building their athletic program for the youths of Lake Havasu, and this weekend, the public charity for Havasu’s grade schools will be hosting another upcoming exciting tournament.   The Battle at Bridgewater will have two rounds and ninety players will compete with eighteen holes and a shotgun start. Payouts for winners will be distributed at the end of the competition for both rounds.  The Pro Divisions will be awarded for the top three players  as each winner will receive a trophy and the top three players for the Amateur…

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Rebuttal to Dickson’s ‘Taxes, border issues, entitlement programs at risk

Dear Editor, Mr. Dickson, Here again Congress can fix the loopholes in our tax system. Why would they when they benefit from it? Don’t you think Hillary Clinton, Barrack Obama, and Joe Biden take advantage of it as well? At least a flat tax would be more fair to all. President Trump’s tax cuts put more money in our pockets as individuals. The corporate tax cut was to help our businesses be competitive as our corporate tax rate was higher than other countries we trade with. This encourages our companies to operate here instead of exporting jobs overseas. With tax…

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Investment firm offers free communication seminars

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Communication barriers are something that exist in just about everyone’s life. It can be defined as a roadblock that many can face when trying to get one’s point across effectively.   Owners of LKB Investment Group Lora and Kip Brown, are sharing their knowledge with the Lake Havasu community on how to improve communication skills. Lora Brown, is an interior designer, but she is also passionate about developing impressionable skills that can open doors that some might think were unimaginable.   She is dedicated to helping individuals discover their true potential and life purpose.  Kip Brown, on the other hand,…

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Free life jacket swap out event is Saturday

LAKE HAVASU CITY – As warmer temperatures will be approaching Lake Havasu, many people will be heading out to our beautiful lake for swimming, fishing, and boating activities  for ultimate cool downs. However, safety on the lake should be a top priority to ensure that time spent on the water remains an enjoyable occasion.  That is why this month, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Division of Boating and Safety will be collaborating Arizona Game and Fishing Department (G&F) to  share the importance on how wearing a life jacket in good condition that fits comfortably is key for having safe adventures at the lake….

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Border fire contained

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Bureau of Land Management reports 100% containment of a wildfire that scorched 77 acres in extreme north Mohave County, just south of the Utah border near Interstate 15. The Black Fire was first spotted at midmorning Wednesday, May 8. Four engines, one water tender and a Type 3 helicopter worked the incident. Crews continue patrolling the fire, mopping up any hotspots. Dave Hawkins

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