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SAINT Bowling For Pets fundraiser August 4

Join S.A.I.N.T. on Sunday, August 4, at the Riverside Lanes Bowling Alley for their twice-annual “Bowling For Pets” Bowling Tournament Fundraiser. The bowling tournament is $20 per person, with a portion of all bowling proceeds benefiting S.A.I.N.T.’s Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Program and the Saving Lives Adoption Program. Check-In begins at noon, bowling begins at 1 p.m. This is a No tap, 9 pin event with 34 lanes, 4 people to a lane. Pre-Register by calling the Riverside at 1-888-590-2695 or visiting www.BHCSaint.org. Register early to keep your group on the same lane. Barbara Berlier, author of “Oh My Dog!”…

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McClinton receives 100 years for child pornography charges

His attorney and his father informed the Court Monday that a Bullhead City man’s health challenges and his inability to work led Joseph McClinton to spend his time on the internet where he committed child pornography offenses. It mattered little as a law that defense attorney Robin Puchek called “Draconian” required Mohave County Superior Court Judge Rick Lambert to send McClinton to prison for at least one century. Homeland Security agents who detected suspicious computer activity were assisted by Bullhead City police during a February 1, 2017 search of McClinton’s home in the 4300 block of La Mesa Road. Forensic…

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Judicial changes taking place in county’s legal system

The elevation of a local veteran prosecutor to the bench sends ripples through the Mohave County legal system. County attorney Matt Smith hangs a help wanted sign on his door as he looks to replace Megan McCoy, the 13 year office veteran who fills a newly established Court Commission judicial position starting August 5. Presiding Judge Charles Gurtler is making some case assignment adjustments within the county’s judiciary team. McCoy will inherit some of the dependency, child support, juvenile delinquency and arraignment responsibilities currently handled by County Commissioner Doug Camacho. Gurtler said that the three county judges handling criminal matters—the Honorable…

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Annual Toys for Tots Golf Tournament slated for September 7

The Marine Corps League Annual Toys for Tots Golf Tournament is to be held at the Valle Vista Country Club. The tournament will be on Saturday, September 7. This year there will be an additional $500 in prize money available for golfers The Marine Corps Reserves sponsors the Toys for Tots program that is held annually, insuring local children are provided for during the holiday season. Each year they provide Christmas gifts to over 3,000 children, insuring no child goes without. This is the 4th year the Marine Corps League of Kingman has been joined by the 1st Marine Division…

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Stavris named new Mohave County Public Defender

An attorney who owns a Scottsdale law firm has been selected to serve as Mohave County Public Defender. County manager Mike Hendrix said Christopher Stavris has accepted the county’s employment offer. Stavris’ hiring is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors. Confirmation would see Stavris begin his new job on August 12, at an annual salary of about $120,000. Stavris would succeed interim PDO Richard Weiss. The retired Judge has been holding down the fort since former Public Defender Alex Bolobonoff retired earlier this year.

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