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Gray not competent to stand trial; to be committed

Mohave County will initiate commitment proceedings for a Bullhead City woman who was arrested last fall when she allegedly torched her daughter’s duplex. Two pet dogs perished in the fire in the 300 block of Anna Circle. Ofelia Gray, 72, had been charged with arson of an occupied structure and two counts of animal cruelty. Prosecutor Jeff Haws and defense attorney Adam Crizan informed the Court that two experts who conducted mental health examinations both determined that Gray is not competent to stand trial. “We believe that Ms. Gray is a danger to herself and to others,” Haws told Superior…

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Bird Haven hosting a fundraiser at Lin’s Little China

Bird Haven Rescue and Sanctuary of Kingman, Inc. is hosting a fundraising dinner buffet at Lin’s Little China on 4120 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman. The buffet will be Monday, May 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. costing $25 per person. Tickets are available at Lin’s Little China at 928-529-5333 or Feathered Friends, 2945 Airway Ave, 928-692-2473. Tickets are also available by calling Bird Haven at 928-692-1068 or 928-530-6085. There will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, wine, door prizes, music and karaoke.

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Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager

Join Lake Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy and City Manager Jess Knudson for coffee and casual conversation Friday, May 3, in the Council Chambers at the Police Department, located at 2360 McCulloch Boulevard North, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Residents are encouraged to attend to express any issues, concerns, or questions. The meeting does not require an RSVP, as it is an informal come-and-go setting. For more information, please contact the Mayor’s Office at (928) 453-4152.

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KHAC Monthly dinner on May 9

The Kathryn Heidenreich Adult Center (KHAC) will be having their monthly dinner on Thursday, May 9 beginning at 4 p.m. A $6.50 donation assists programs at the center. The menu features BBQ chicken, potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw dinner rolls & ice tea or lemonade dessert provided by KRMC Hospice. KHAC is located at 1776 Airway Ave., Kingman, 928-757-2778.

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The importance of helmets on motorcycles

The Bullhead City Fire Department would like to remind citizens that a helmet is the most important piece of safety equipment that can be worn when riding a motorcycle. Age, damage, and wear can all affect a helmets ability to do its job? The Center for Disease Control and Prevention advised using an approved (DOT) helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 69 percent and the risk of death by 37 percent. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation 2016 fatal crash data, NHTSA found that motorcyclist deaths have recently increased by 5.1 percent. Before gearing up for…

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Lake Havasu City in May features a Chihuahua Race, a Striper Derby and new SUP Glow Paddling

As the boating season gears up in Lake Havasu City, a resort community many like to call “Arizona’s West Coast,” May looks like a fun month with a Chihuahua race, a striper fishing derby, and a new attraction in town called glow paddling. The 11th Annual Cinco de Mayo Chihuahua Races & Social Event will May 5. The Chihuahua is a tiny short-hair with a huge personality and big-dog attitude. You’ve seen them steal the show in Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Legally Blonde, and Sex and the City. Now you can see these fast pocket-sized critters race on a 30-ft. sand track when Paws &…

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