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Duane Louis Oliverius

Duane Louis Oliverius, 69, of Dolan Springs, AZ, passed away on March 20, 2024. He was born on June 9, 1954, in Lacrosse, KS. Duane served in the United States Air Force for four years and was stationed at Ellington AF base. After his military service, he pursued a career that reflected his passion for sports and recreation. He worked as a skilled carpenter in Las Vegas and later for the city of North Las Vegas in their parks and recreation department. Duane was dedicated to providing equal opportunities for individuals and families to enjoy a multitude of activities. In…

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Self-watering bucket class

KINGMAN- The Mohave County Master Gardeners is hosting a free class on self-watering buckets, Tuesday, April 9 at 5:00 p.m. This workshop will be held at the Mohave County Cooperative Extension, 101 E Beale St. Attendees are asked to bring several items for the class: two 5-gallon buckets, one quart-sized paint mixing cup, 2 feet of 1-inch PVC pipe, 4 inches of one-half inch poly pipe. All additional tools will be provided by the Master Gardeners.

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Fontes sentenced to two years

KINGMAN – Jury trial acquittals last month for attempted murder and aggravated assault were beneficial, but a disorderly conduct with a weapon conviction brings extended incarceration for a Lake Havasu City man. Jason Fontes, 45, appeared for sentencing in Kingman Monday. “I would like to express that I am definitely grateful that no one was injured,” Fontes said of the violent Oct., 2022 episode involving a woman at her home in the 1100 block of Catalina Dr. Police reports indicated Fontes held a gun to the woman’s head after a verbal argument escalated and that she ducked out of harm’s…

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MRF hosting Arizona Corporation Commission candidates

KINGMAN – The Mohave Republican Forum (MRF) will be meeting Wednesday, April 10, at 5:30 p.m. with Arizona Corporation Commissioner, Lea Márquez Peterson running for re-election and Candidates, Christy Kelly, Rene Lopez, and Rachel Walden. The MRF meeting will be held at the Kingman Golden Corral, 3580 Stockton Hill Rd. Admission is $3 per person to assist with the meeting costs. For further information, please contact Rita Basinger at 928- 692-4771, basingerreb@gmail.com or JoAnn Oxsen at 928-727-7890, jaoxsen@gmail.com.

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County health director stepping down

Dr. Chad Kingsley MOHAVE COUNTY – Dr. Chad Kingsley is stepping down as Director for the Mohave County Department of Public Health, a position he held for nearly two years. Kingsley will be relocating to the silver state where he has been selected to serve as the new District Health Officer of Northern Nevada Public Health. Kingsley and two other finalists from a pool of 90 applicants interviewed in Reno last Thursday, March 28. “We were thrilled to have so much interest nationally with this very important position for our community,” said Krisopher Dahir, Chair of the District Board of…

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Nine musicians to perform at Lake Havasu country music festival

LAKE HAVASU CITY – If you’re someone who loved last month’s Rockabilly Reunion, The Wake the Lake Country Music Festival promises not to disappoint. Organizer of the concert Kennie Cuppetelli is at it again with bringing another festive musical occasion to Lake Havasu. Cuppetelli is the founder of last year’s London Bridge Days Music festival and the famed Rockabilly events. Wake the Lake Country Music Festival will be on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Lake Havasu State Park. Tickets for this event can be purchased by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wake-the-lake-country-festival-tickets-849513938057?aff=oddtdtcreator With nine musicians scheduled to be in…

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