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Burglary assault charges net BHC man 19 years in prison

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – A 19-year prison term has been ordered for a Bullhead City man who broke into a home and assaulted an officer who showed up to investigate. Judge Billy Sipe sentenced Christopher Chambers, 43, Monday at the Mohave County Courthouse. “I cannot take back what I’ve done. I can only accept responsibility,” Chambers told the Judge. “I apologize profusely.” Prosecutor Jaimye Ashley told the jury last fall that officers responding to a burglary in progress in April, 2018 found Chambers in possession of a folding knife. She said he was tased and taken into custody when he refused commands…

Obituaries

ANNA MARIA AMSEN

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

Anna Maria Amsen, of Kingman, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. She was 87. Mrs. Amsen was born June 19, 1932 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arrangements were made by Sutton Memorial Funeral Home.

USDA invests $1.6 million in Wecom’s broadband project

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

GOLDEN VALLEY – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Arizona State Director Jack R. Smith has announced USDA has invested $1.6 million in Wecom’s high-speed broadband infrastructure project. “Through USDA’s ReConnect Program, more than 1,400 Arizonians living in rural communities will get access to the latest broadband technology that will connect them to opportunities in education, health care and economic development…” Smith said. Wecom Inc. will use a $1.6 million ReConnect Pilot Program grant and matching funds investment to construct a Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) and hybrid Fiber-to-the-Node (FTTN) fixed wireless system that is expected to connect 1,492 households in…

BOS approves Oatman enterprise, filming at Hualapai Mountain Park

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Supervisors approved rezoning for a commercial endeavor in Oatman and handled a number of other items during a Monday Board meeting that stretched almost 3.5 hours. A number of Oatman merchants oppose New Mexico businessman Tim McCarthy’s plan to offer western flavored activity just outside the historic mining town. Some complained McCarthy will duplicate what’s already offered in Oatman to the detriment of established businesses while others expressed concern about adequate water supply and public safety resources. Board Chairman Jean Bishop, however, noted that McCarthy has private property rights allowing him to engage in enterprise…

Community News

Spay, neuter services available through SAINT

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – February is recognized as National Spay and Neuter Awareness Month, and Saving Animals In Need Together (SAINT) is reminding all pet owners of the importance of getting your furry friends spay or neutered to help control pet overpopulation and reduce the number of dogs and cats entering shelters. Spaying and neutering also has additional health and safety benefits such as eliminating the chances of some cancers and infections, and calming wanderlust in search of a mate, keeping the pet at home and avoiding disasters such as being hit by a car or falling prey to a coyote….

LHCPD K-9 program update, fundraiser announcement

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Barbara Cross presents a check to Officer Brent Skancke for the Lake Havasu City Police Department’s K-9 program. Her efforts, along with the support of the community, raised thousands of dollars at the last fundraising event in December, solely for the purchase of the dog, training, and equipment for the program. “Rocky”, a two-year old Springer Spaniel Narcotics Detection K-9, and Officer Skancke, are currently going through training together and within a few weeks, Rocky will help in the fight against illegal drugs in Lake Havasu City. Barbara Cross, a Lake Havasu City resident and strong…

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Burglary assault charges net BHC man 19 years in prison

ANNA MARIA AMSEN

USDA invests $1.6 million in Wecom’s broadband project

BOS approves Oatman enterprise, filming at Hualapai Mountain Park

Spay, neuter services available through SAINT

LHCPD K-9 program update, fundraiser announcement

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