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Mohave Valley homicide under investigation

MOHAVE VALLEY – The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is conducting a homicide investigation in Mohave Valley. Agency personnel responded at 11:55 p.m. on Friday, March 29 to a property in the 10000 block of S. Tropics Rd. MCSO spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said deputies determined that a victim identified as Matthew Cemper, 33, Mohave Valley, was dead at the scene. Detectives responded to begin the murder investigation. Mortensen said the suspected manner of death is withheld so the investigation is not compromised. Cemper’s body was conveyed by the Medical Examiner’s Office. Anyone with information about Cemper’s death is urged to…

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County’s Lake Havasu City Library Branch holds AZ Humanities Program  

MOHAVE COUNTY – The County’s Lake Havasu City Library branch will be hosting “Seeing the Desert” Thursday, April 4, at 4 pm in Community Rooms A/B. This is a free cultural program made possible by a grant from Arizona Humanities/AZ Speaks, and is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Lake Havasu City Branch.  This is the final AZ Humanities program for the 2023-2024 season. Presented by author Gregory McNamee, join in for this multi-faceted discussion about the incredible Arizona desert.  Many current Arizonans are not originally from Arizona, and most come from places that are far greener and milder or…

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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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