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Clothes Closet community outreach successful

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Clothes Closet thoroughly enjoys extending out a helping hand to the residents of Lake Havasu in need of resources. The nonprofit showcased their efforts this past weekend at their Care Fair event that took place on Saturday, April 6 at Clothes Closet. Founder and CEO of Clothes Closet Christine Watson-Butemeyer started the organization in 2010 and provided clothes to individuals free of charge. 2014 was when their nonprofit credentials were granted; however, their early planning stages faced some challenges as the store changed locations on multiple occasions. By 2021, Watson-Butemeyer was almost ready to give up…

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Polygamous sect leader pleads guilty in scheme to orchestrate sexual acts involving children

FILE – Hildale, Utah, is pictured sitting at the base of Red Rock Cliff mountains, with its sister city, Colorado City, Ariz., in the foreground on Dec. 16, 2014. On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, a businessman pleaded guilty to conspiring with the leader of an offshoot polygamous sect in the Colorado City-Hildale area to transport underage girls across state lines for sexual activity. The guilty plea by 53-year-old Moroni Johnson marked the first man to be convicted in what authorities say was a scheme to orchestrate sexual acts involving children. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File) PHOENIX (AP) — The leader of…

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Free food available

MOHAVE VALLEY – Tri-State Community Healthcare will have a free food distribution open to everyone. Each family will get one bag of food. Items may include but are not limited to cereal, canned goods, packaged goods, dry goods, coffee, drinks, and more. The event will be held Thursday, April 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. at 8700 Hwy. 95, Mohave Valley. Their motto is “Working in the Community for the Community.” They enjoy giving back to our community and letting them know about the services that the clinic offers. Some of those services are primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, women’s…

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Ballet Havasu to present Noah’s Ark, Giselle Act II

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Ballet Havasu will be making a return this week with their double feature productions of Noah’s Ark and Giselle Act II. Last winter the company dazzled Lake Havasu audiences with their depiction of the Nutcracker, and their spring performance of two timeless classics aims to delight the community once more.   Since 2022, Artistic Director of Ballet Havasu Nathan Cottam accepted the invite to lead Ballet Havasu and has been creating shows for residents of Havasu ever since. The school leases space from Stonebridge Christian Fellowship and Cottam decided to put in a request with one of…

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Jeffrey Michael Crockett

With a heart full of love, we bid farewell to Jeffrey Michael Crockett, who was born on July 14, 1968, in Gary, IN, USA, and left us on April 6, 2024. Jeffrey was a reliable pillar of strength, a thoughtful confidant, and an adventurous spirit, who brought life to every room he entered. He was a beloved resident of Laughlin, Nevada, where he made countless memories with his dear ones. Jeffrey was a dedicated security and surveillance supervisor in the gaming industry. His dedication and reliability were admired greatly by his colleagues. Despite his professional commitments, Jeffrey’s adventurous spirit shone…

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Riot MMA fighter captures international title

KINGMAN – Sarah Torgerson, a local kickboxer, on March 16 captured an International Kickboxing Championship Title for Riot MMA, Kingman’s only world class Muay Thai gym. Team Spain v. Team USA, was held in Phoenix. World Association Kickboxing Organization (WAKO) chose Torgerson and four other fighters from around the nation.  MMA Riot coach, Brian Skinner said, “As a coach you are always looking for your unicorn, that special, talented athlete with heart and (who) has the fighter mindset. Sarah is my unicorn. She listens to everything I say, she does everything that I ask and she trusts me like I…

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