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32 counts dropped in plea deal

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – A Lake Havasu City woman who engaged in fraud to obtain drug prescriptions has entered a plea agreement. Thirty-two criminal charges are dismissed in the deal for Marcie Lyon, 38. Lyon pleaded guilty to possession of narcotic drugs (Hydrocodone), attempted forgery and attempted taking identification of another. Prosecutor Cynthia Giltner said Lyon was working at an assisted living facility and that she swiped a prescription pad from a doctor who tended to patients there. Giltner said Lyon used the pad to write herself prescriptions for a number of drugs. Terms of the plea deal provide incentive for Lyon…

Opinion

County Republicans exceed 60,000

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 mins

Dear Editor, In the latest Mohave County voter count, registered Republicans increased to 60,318, almost 50% of the record 125 thousand voters The October 1 totals by Voter Registration confirms the trend of increasing Republican Party registrations since January 2016. Less than four years ago, Republican registrations were under 45,000 voters; virtually unchanged since 2010, the result of cleaning voter rolls. County Recorder Kristi Blair has been outstanding at cleaning up the rolls. It’s outstanding we now exceed 60,000. By contrast, Democrat registration has decreased dramatically. Current Democrat registrations total 20,653; but that number was 40% higher in January 2011,…

Community News

Kingman AirFest is this weekend

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

Come to the Kingman Airport for an open house, fly-in, warbird gathering and living history event this Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be a car show open to hot rods, customs, and classics. AirFest dash plaques given away to the first 200 car entries and the gate will be open to the first 200 cars from 6:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. Due to limited space, the car show staff may decide if certain cars do not fit the criteria desired. For more information KingmanAirFest.com or at KingmanAirFest on Facebook or 928-575-0400.

Community News

No injuries in BHC home fire

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – Personnel from the Bullhead City Fire Department battled a residential structure fire Tuesday, Oct. 15. Crews responded at 3:06 p.m. to the incident in the 1200 block of Wilson Road. “Firefighters quickly pulled an attack line, making entry into the residence for search and rescue, confirming that no one was inside of the home,” said agency spokeswoman Lori Viles. “Battalion Chief Livermore arrived assuming command reporting heavy fire on the roof was increasing and ordered the interior crews to back out and take a defensive approach.” Viles said firefighters used the aerial master stream on Ladder 711…

Obituaries

PATRICK F. McGOVERN

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

Patrick McGovern passed away Aug. 4, 2019. He was 74 years old. Pat was born in Kingman, and was a life-long resident of Mohave County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Helen McGovern, and sisters Eva Campbell and Lola Osburn. He is survived by his wife, Gloria, and sons Tony and Joey (Jeanette), grandsons Paul and Sean, granddaughters Chelsea and Ashley, brother Cal (Linda), sisters Dot (Dub), Mary (Salty), Deni (Mike) and Joni (Bill). A very heartfelt thanks to Dr. Sosey and Karen, Dr. Syed, Dr. Cumbia, Havasu Regional Medical Center’s third-floor nurses, Fresnius Kidney Care…

Community News

Walk Away from Drugs & 5K Run is next Wednesday

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 mins

Get ready to stride with pride for the 13th Annual Walk Away from Drugs and 5K run on Wednesday, October 23rd, hosted by the Bullhead City Police & Fire Departments during Red Ribbon Week. “We encourage all participants to wear red and hold signs or banners to show their commitment to a drug-free lifestyle,” said Community Services Officer Lorrie Duggins. The Red Ribbon campaign is the oldest and largest drug prevention program nationwide. The campaign began in 1985 when drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered DEA agent Kiki Camarena. This incident started the tradition to display and wear red ribbons as…

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32 counts dropped in plea deal

County Republicans exceed 60,000

Kingman AirFest is this weekend

No injuries in BHC home fire

PATRICK F. McGOVERN

Walk Away from Drugs & 5K Run is next Wednesday

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