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Animal shelter is moving, and needs to clear the shelter

MOHAVE COUNTY  – Mohave County Animal Shelter will be holding a Clear the Shelter Adoption Event on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Have you heard that they are moving into their brand new facility soon? They need to have many animals adopted beforehand to make the move easier on all involved. There will be adoption subsidies – adult dogs over 40 pounds are $25; adult cats are $50; puppies five to eight months are $50. Some will be sponsored so may go home for no fees to qualified adopters. The shelter continues…

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Brighter futures is not an 1800 ban

Dear Editor, Throughout the centuries there’s never been any amount of cruelties done to women and girls without some kind of justification in some way or another. It’s so sad but true. So then is it any wonder that millions of females of all ages have taken to the streets, once again, yelling and screaming for their rights. Roe vs Wade was their safety net to protect their physical, mental and environmental well-being from unplanned pregnancy. It’s ridiculous and outrageous to think were still stuck in this age-old question; what rights does a woman have with her own body? It’s…

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Mohave Community College Soccer camp draws regional interest

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College Soccer recently wrapped up its spring Boys Camp, with Athletic Director and Men’s Soccer Head Coach Camilo Valencia noting regional interest in the program evidenced by the camp’s number of talented out-of-town attendees. Valencia was pleased with the camp’s turnout, with a large number of participants from surrounding states and municipalities making the trip to Anderson Fieldhouse in Bullhead City. “We had kids come from Las Vegas, Mesquite, St. George, Tucson and Yuma, which shows the interest in our program at a regional level,” Valencia said. “This shows our local boys that attended from…

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Johnston recognized for 30 years of service

KINGMAN – On Monday, April 15, the So Hi Domestic Water Improvement District held a Recognition and Appreciation Award luncheon for long time District Manager, Denise Johnston. The District’s entire Staff, Board of Directors and spouses were in attendance to honor Johnston Johnston has given more than thirty years of selfless service to the citizens and community of So HI Estates in the management of the water district. Johnston’s dedication and extreme professionalism are legend in the halls of the many small water improvement districts across Arizona. She has, over the years, despite her own heavy workload, gone to the…

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Armed man apprehended after disturbance

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A Lake Havasu City man who somehow eluded authorities as a SWAT team responded to an armed subject, domestic disturbance incident was apprehended on Sunday, April 21. Lake Havasu City police arrested Yordi Mulder, 31, after learning he could be located at a residence in the 3000 block of Silversmith Dr. Mulder was transported to Kingman and booked into the Adult Detention Center for aggravated assault and disorderly conduct charges. Officers responded to the initial domestic disturbance report in the area of McCulloch Bay and McCulloch Boulevard at about 10:54 p.m. on Thursday, April 18. “The…

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YADAH hosts Hobbies Not Habits event for local youth

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Young Adult Development Program (YADAH) of Lake Havasu is making sure that youths of Havasu develop positive and healthy hobbies. It’s an early intervention program that could prevent unhealthy habits such as substance addictions.   YADAH was formed for the children of the community and has helped them have promising futures. The organization hosts events where children can thrive like their Hobbies Not Habits annual function. The drug prevention event began four years ago.   The beginning of the events was a challenge for the nonprofit team however, over the years, community interest has grown, and YADAH hopes to continue their…

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