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Dear Editor, Having covered elections here for 41

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LAKE HAVASU CITY,  Ariz. – It’s finally here!

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No injuries in weekend shed fire

KINGMAN, Ariz. – No one was injured in

Kingman City Councilman makes young man’s dream come

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Fourteen-year-old Donnie Brooks, living in

Moreno back to prison for probation violation

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A New Mexico man who

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Decade-old case involving former detective set for trial

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – Trial has finally

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Be aware of phone scams

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department would like to make the community aware of two recent local scams that have been reported. In one of the scams, the caller indicates that your iCloud account has been compromised. The caller has you access your phone settings to turn certain functions off and on. The caller then asks you to access a specific website from your iPhone. This gives the caller access to your personal device and all of the information on your phone. In another scam, the caller alleges to be from “Apple” (or some other computer…

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Burro adoption event slated

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking good homes for wild horses and burros during its adoption and sale event planned for January 24-26, at the Marana Heritage Arena in Marana, Ariz. The event will run from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday through Sunday. Additionally, training demonstrations will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Florence Inmate Training Program, a collaboration between the BLM and the Arizona Department of Corrections, will conduct the demonstrations. To qualify to adopt/purchase, you must be 18 years of age, have…

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Laron sold to OTC

KINGMAN – A Kingman-grown business engaged in highly specialized repair, design and manufacturing activity has been sold to an out-of-state company. Laron Chief Executive Officer Glenn Thoroughman confirms the sale of Laron to the Ohio Transmission Corporation (OTC). Terms of the deal completed on January 14 are confidential. Thoroughman said the management team will remain in place, that the business will still be called “Laron” and that there are no plans for changes in the operation. Thoroughman said two men opened the Laron enterprise in 1975 at 2179 Northern Avenue. He said he purchased the business in 1985 and relocated…

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Mule deer poached

COLORADO CITY – The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking information about the recent poaching of two female (doe) mule deer near Colorado City. The deer were found in Game Management Unit 13A, north of Mohave County Highway 237 (Cane Beds Road) in the Cottonwood Canyon area. It is believed they were killed Jan. 5 or Jan. 6, when there was no open hunt for female mule deer. “Evidence was collected at the scene, but help from the public will play a critical role in finding those responsible,” said Tim Shurtliff, wildlife manager. “This is not the act of…

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Senior Health Fair Jan. 25

KINGMAN – Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) will host a Senior Health Fair on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at their Hualapai Mountain Campus, 3801 Santa Rosa. More than 25 community organizations will be on hand offering information on public programs, nutrition tips, and ways for seniors to improve their health and well-being. Light refreshments will be served. For information call Ben McGlothlin at 928-263-3873.

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Women’s conference slated

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Imagine 20/20, a Women’s Conference, will be held Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7 and 8 at Holiday Inn Express, 40 London Bridge Rd. Doors open Friday at 6 p.m. and at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Registration runs from $25 to $50 per person, and child care is available for a small fee. For information or to register, go to ihg.com or call 928-733-6388.

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