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Graff enters plea, no guaranteed prison

A no prison guaranteed plea agreement was entered July 16 for a Bullhead City woman charged in a drug case. Kristine Graff, 42, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of facilitation of possession of dangerous drugs for sale. Bullhead City police said suspected drug sales activity led to a warrant based search of the home of Graff’s former boyfriend Michael Wain, 51. The August 3, 2017 search of the residence at 3169 Locust Boulevard prompted the seizure of three grams of heroin, a loaded handgun and numerous drug paraphernalia items. Police said they believed that methamphetamine and marijuana was flushed…

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Listen up and learn something

Much emphasis, today, is placed upon education and learning. There are those who believe that a four year from a major college or university is necessary to succeed in life. Though I would never want to dismiss or diminish anyone’s education, we must admit that learning is not restricted to book knowledge. Instead, learning also comes from daily life experiences. If you accidently touch a hot stove and burn your hand, you learn quickly not to do it again. If you drive at an excessive rate of speed, a policeman may ticket you, the court may fine you, and you…

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Haviland Rest Area reopens along I-40 after $3.6 million in renovations

Both east- and westbound facilities west of Kingman are open The Haviland Rest Area along Interstate 40 west of Kingman has reopened after $3.6 million in improvements, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The popular rest stop, which is located at milepost 23 about 30 miles west of Kingman, has upgraded restrooms, ramadas, vendor kiosks and utility infrastructure. New well equipment and a water transmission line were also part of the upgrades. Septic tanks and sewer lines were also replaced.  It is the most recent rest area to undergo renovations in recent years. ADOT has been investing in upgrades to older rest areas that have been in place for…

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Movie night at KHAC set

KINGMAN – Kathryn Heidenreich Adult Center (KHAC) will host their monthly movie night on Friday, August 23 at 6 p.m. This month’s feature is “To Have and Have Not” from 1944, starring Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, and Walter Brennan. Steve Conn will provide historical and behind-the-scenes commentary before the movie starts. Cost is $2 per person donation. Popcorn, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. KHAC is located at 1776 Airway Ave., 928-757-2778.

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Parenti will receive prison time with plea for violating probation

A Lake Havasu City woman who admits violating probation and possessing illegal drugs is going to the Arizona Department of Corrections if a local judge accepts a plea agreement entered July 11. Stacey Parenti was placed on probation in 2015 after pleading guilty to possession of dangerous drugs associated with a 33 gram methamphetamine seizure. Mohave County Superior Court judge Rick Lambert said the petition to revoke her probation alleged that Parenti failed urinalysis drug tests on December 3, 10 and 17 last year. Officers assisted probation with a January, 2019 residential search to explore the validity of Parenti’s claim…

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Chloride’s yard sale slated for Sept. 28

Chloride’s semi-annual fall All Town Yard Sale is Saturday, September 28. Sales begin at 8 a.m. Whether you are a Seller or Buyer it is a busy day in Chloride. All vendors are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be no charge vendor spots around the Chloride Town hall on Payroll Avenue. For more information call Merle at (530) 604-8763 or chloridechamber@gmail.com. For information about for-a-fee vendor spots on Tennessee Avenue contact Ruby at (928) 565-4888. 

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