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Child scalder gets prison time

Ron Martin3 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – A seven-year prison term was ordered Aug. 17 for a Kingman woman who scalded her toddler with hot water. Judge Billy Sipe sentenced Brittany Gutierrez, 30, who previously pleaded guilty to child abuse in exchange for dismissal of aggravated assault charges. Authorities have said that the two-year-old autistic boy suffered second degree burns after his mother used her hands to scoop and toss hot water on him in the bathroom of a Lillie Avenue Kingman residence last Oct. Police reports indicated the Gutierrez was upset because her son was “getting into things” and would not comply with directives….

Starship featuring Mickey Thomas and Foghat to bring signature sounds to The Edge Pavilion

Ron Martin3 years ago2 mins

LAUGHLIN – The sound of soaring vocals and electric slide guitars will fill The Edge Pavilion at Edgewater Casino Resort when classic rock legends Starship featuring Mickey Thomas and Foghat take the stage this fall. Known for their signature sounds and high-energy performances, the best-selling bands are set to perform on Saturday, Oct. 28. Thomas’ soaring voice propelled STARSHIP through the decade of the ‘80s. With his soulful and compelling vocals, he has established himself as one of rock music’s most recognizable stars. In 1979, Thomas joined Jefferson Starship as the lead vocalist after the departure of Grace Slick and Marty Balin and recorded a string of hits including “Jane,” “No…

Moline to act as City Manager, replacing Foggin

Ron Martin3 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman will pay Finance Director Tina Moline $526.50 more each week that she serves as Acting Manager. That’s the first decision the City Council made during its special meeting on Aug. 17, two days after it voted 6-1 to terminate City Manager Ron Foggin’s employment contract. The 20% pay adjustment will compensate Moline for additional administrative duties she’ll be handling on top of her fiscal responsibilities. The Council also authorized Human Resources/Risk Management Director Krista Toschlog to contract with Interim Public Management (IPM) for the purpose of the placement of an Interim City Manager. She…

Starship featuring Mickey Thomas and Foghat to bring signature sounds to The Edge Pavilion

Ron Martin3 years ago2 mins

LAUGHLIN – The sound of soaring vocals and electric slide guitars will fill The Edge Pavilion at Edgewater Casino Resort when classic rock legends Starship featuring Mickey Thomas and Foghat take the stage this fall. Known for their signature sounds and high-energy performances, the best-selling bands are set to perform on Saturday, Oct. 28. Thomas’ soaring voice propelled STARSHIP through the decade of the ‘80s. With his soulful and compelling vocals, he has established himself as one of rock music’s most recognizable stars. In 1979, Thomas joined Jefferson Starship as the lead vocalist after the departure of Grace Slick and Marty Balin and recorded a string of hits including “Jane,” “No…

Unisource informational meeting set for Tuesday

Ron Martin3 years ago3 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Supervisor Buster Johnson will be hosting an informational meeting on Tuesday, August 22, at the Mohave County Library in Lake Havasu City regarding the upcoming Unisource rate increase. The meeting will be an opportunity for concerned community members to come voice their opinions regarding Unisource’s upcoming rate increase that currently is in front of the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) for approval. Unisource has been invited to this event, and they are trying to rearrange their schedule to be available on Tuesday. If they cannot attend, they will attempt to participate at a later date. At the meeting Supervisor Johnson will…

Want a friend? Be a friend

Ron Martin3 years ago3 mins

Dear Editor, You may have heard this before. I went out to find a friend a none were to be found. I went out to be a friend and found them all around. Where do you find friends? Your best friends may be your family. You may be close to siblings, cousins, and others related to you. Growing up, I was blessed to be around a lot of aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, siblings, and parents. I didn’t have to think much about searching for friends because so many relatives were always around. This is not always the case. Many people…

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Child scalder gets prison time

Starship featuring Mickey Thomas and Foghat to bring signature sounds to The Edge Pavilion

Moline to act as City Manager, replacing Foggin

Starship featuring Mickey Thomas and Foghat to bring signature sounds to The Edge Pavilion

Unisource informational meeting set for Tuesday

Want a friend? Be a friend

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