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BULLHEAD, Ariz. – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is proud

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Valle Vista hosts book sale

VALLE VISTA – The Friends of Valle Vista Library present their Fall Book and Bake Sale on October 12 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.. Come join in the thrill of the hunt through thousands of used books, movies, vinyl records and music CDs as you search for a favorite author or artist or for a movie you may have missed in the theater. Used materials will be priced at $3 for a regular grocery bag and $4 for a box. Delicious baked goods will be individually wrapped and priced. Your hunting ground will be at Mohave County Library in…

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Psycho is monthly movie

KINGMAN – Kathryn Heidenreich Adult Center KHAC) will sponsor their monthly movie night on Friday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. This month’s feature is Psycho (1960), starring Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, and Vera Miles. Steve Conn will provide historical and behind-the-scenes commentary before the movie starts. Popcorn, snacks, and beverages are available for purchase. Cost to attend the movie is s $2 donation. KHAC is located at 2776 Airway Ave., 928-757-2778.

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Nighttime lane closures on State Route 95 in Bullhead City scheduled Oct. 2 and 3 for maintenance

Drivers should plan ahead for delays The Arizona Department of Transportation advises motorists with travel plans on State Route 95 in Bullhead City Wednesday, Oct. 2, and Thursday, Oct. 3, to plan ahead and expect delays of up to 15 minutes for pavement-treatment work. North- and southbound lane closures are scheduled to occur from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Pass Canyon Road to the Laughlin Bridge/Bullhead City Parkway intersection (mileposts 247-250). The restrictions are necessary so crews can place a sealant over the existing asphalt, which helps to protect and extend the life of the highway pavement. ADOT reminds motorists to…

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Gearing up for a hunt? Don’t forget the non-lead ammo

Hunters asked to continue voluntary lead-reduction efforts this fall Arizona hunters have proven their long-held commitment to wildlife conservation by voluntarily working to reduce the amount of lead exposure to endangered California condors, and the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is encouraging all hunters to join the effort this fall.Hunters drawn for hunts in Game Management Units 12 and 13 (north Kaibab National Forest and Arizona Strip) are eligible to participate in the department’s non-lead ammunition program and are encouraged to pick up their free ammunition early, while supplies last. Information about the program was mailed to those who…

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Man kills pets, himself as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month kicks off

That a man shot two pet dogs and killed himself after a domestic dispute with his former girlfriend in Phoenix Saturday is another example of how animals can become a component in the domestic violence arena. “In the United States last year, we had over one million animals that were either hurt or killed due to domestic violence,’’ said Laura Escapule, a Domestic Violence Advocate with the Mohave County Attorney’s Office Victim/Witness program. “Usually if there’s some type of abuse in the home, there’s usually a direct correlation of abuse of a pet as well.” Escapule said pets sometimes simply…

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