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Two killed in fatal crash identified

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Authorities have identified the victims and provided more details of a head on collision that claimed the lives of a woman and her daughter in Lake Havasu City last Sunday, Jan. 19. Dead at the scene of the 3:25 p.m. two-vehicle collision on State Route 95 at Fall Springs Wash were Maria Ramirez-Rangle, 38, and her 10-year-old daughter, both of Lake Havasu. Lake Havasu City Police Sergeant Tom Gray said Ramirez-Rangle was driving an Infinity SUV northbound when a southbound Range Rover SUV crossed the center line, causing the collision. He said passengers in the Infinity,…

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Win A Valentine Cabin Getaway

The Arizona State Parks and Trails, in partnership with Go Lake Havasu, is excited excited to announce a great opportunity to win a two-night cabin stay at Lake Havasu State Park, just in time for a Valentine’s Day retreat!  In addition to the stay in a NEW cabin, the winner will receive the items listed below that were generously donated by Lake Havasu area businesses! It’s so easy to enter this awesome contest! Just fill out the simple form at the bottom of this page. Your name and email address is your ticket to Colorado River adventure at Lake Havasu State Park!  Grand Prize Winner Will…

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All smiles for pet food donation

GOLDEN VALLEY – Chris Marie, with four-legged family members and former residents of For The Luv of Paws, Mick Dundee (left) and Angel Marie, are thrilled about delivering the 2,299 pounds of dog and cat food, and $2,062 dollars to For The Luv of Paws, the domestic no-kill animal shelter and sanctuary on Oatman Highway in Golden Valley. Chris and her husband Butch Meriwether, who adopted Mick Dundee and Angel Marie from For the Luv of Paws, erect large Halloween and Christmas displays on their 2.21-acre parcel of land. Visitors who drive out to see the displays in Golden Valley…

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$3.7 million in illegal drugs confiscated

MOHAVE COUNTY – An assortment of illegal drugs was seized during a Monday, Ja. 20 traffic stop in north Mohave County. Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said the driver appeared to be extremely nervous when the white sedan he was driving was pulled over at 3:00 p.m. at milepost 21 on Interstate 15, near the Utah border. Mortensen said a St. George police K9 that was summoned to the scene alerted to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle driven by Logan Lewis Pederson, 30, Sandy, Utah. She said a search of the vehicle turned up six, one-gallon jugs containing…

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Shop with a Cop surprise for Elks

BULLHEAD CITY – At the Bullhead City Elks Hometown Heroes banquet on Saturday, January 11, to honor first responders, Police Cpl. Brian Morin and Cpl. Andrew Sevillano surprised the Elks Exalted Ruler, Marsha Haddick and husband Roy, with a certificate of appreciation to the Elks for hosting breakfast for over 100 children and officers at the “Shop with a Cop” yearly Christmas event. Pictured left to right: Shop with a Cop Vice President Brian Morin, BHC Elks Exalted Ruler Marsha Haddick, Roy Haddick and Shop with a Cop President Andrew Sevillano.

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Community leaders help MCC shape future strategic plan

MOHAVE COUNTY – Approximately 100 business, industry, government and education leaders from throughout the tri-state region participated in the Mohave Community College Future Summit last week. The summit was held at the Anderson Auto Group Fieldhouse and is part of the college strategic planning process. “I would really like to thank everyone for being here,” said MCC President Dr. Stacy Klippenstein.  “It’s great to see so many community leaders here to help shape the college strategic plan, so we can ensure world class education and services for students and our communities in the years to come.” Among those in attendance…

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