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Picard turns himself in for armed robbery

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

A strong armed robbery suspect turned himself in after his picture was distributed by the Bullhead City police department. Area media and social media displayed an image of the suspect captured by surveillance system video during the March 31 incident in the Smith’s Food and Drug parking lot in the 1700 block of Lakeside Drive. Police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said tips from citizens helped investigators identify the suspect as Steven Alexander Picard, 29. Fromelt said Picard accosted a man in the grocery store parking lot, pulling his wallet from his pants and fleeing on foot. Fromelt said there was a…

SBA Business Resource Seminar offered

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

The Mohave Community College (MCC) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host a free business seminar at the Lake Havasu City and Kingman MCC campuses. Attendees will learn about resources for small businesses including Small Business Administration programs for veterans, women in business and much more. The seminar presenter is Jim Pipper, Lead Economic Development Officer, Arizona District Office, and U.S. Small Business Administration. The seminar will be held at the MCC Lake Havasu City campus on Thursday, April 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., 1977 Acoma Blvd. West; and at the MCC Kingman campus on Friday, April 19 from…

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Frozen beef patties recalled

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago3 mins

AdvancePierre Foods, Inc., an Enid, Okla. establishment, is recalling approximately 20,373 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef patties that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically soft purple plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The frozen RTE flame broiled beef patties were produced on Nov. 30, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: 14.06-lb. cases containing three bags with 30 pieces for a total of 90 portions of “CN FULLY COOKED FLAMEBROILED BEEF PATTIES CARAMEL COLOR ADDED” with case code 155-525-0 and package code 8334. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST….

Pioneer Title Agency closes book on “Old School” Program Donates more than $43,000 to Arizona schools

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

Pioneer Title Agency, a family-owned business with five offices in Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City and Hualapai, has closed the book on its most recent philanthropic initiative, “Old School,” donating a total of $43,000 and several thousand hours of service to schools across Arizona in the process. Through the program, Pioneer leadership empowered each of its team members in Arizona to donate time and raise funds for schools in their own communities over the past 18 months. To assist in the effort, Pioneer provided eight hours of paid time off as well as $100 to help each employee engage…

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Boy Scouts make donation to Search and Rescue

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

At the regular meeting for the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Bullhead City Unit on Tuesday, April 2, the Boy Scouts of America Pack 56 made a presentation to the unit and thanked the searchers for their dedication. The pack raised money selling popcorn and made a donation of $183. This donation was greatly appreciated and will go towards purchasing gear and equipment used during search and rescue operations.

Odom apprehended after fleeing from police

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

A Modesto, California man who fired upon deputies Wednesday night in Dolan Springs was arrested Thursday afternoon, according to the Mohave County Sheriff’s office. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said the ordeal began at 7:45 p.m. as deputies tried to contact Wendell Wayne Odom, 36, about a burglary investigation. Mortensen said Odom slammed a door and hid behind furniture to gain separation from deputies at a two story residence in the 13000 block of N. Bullhead Road. “Deputies began giving verbal commands for Odom to show his hands, and Odom shot at deputies with a firearm,” Mortensen said. None…

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Picard turns himself in for armed robbery

SBA Business Resource Seminar offered

Frozen beef patties recalled

Pioneer Title Agency closes book on “Old School” Program Donates more than $43,000 to Arizona schools

Boy Scouts make donation to Search and Rescue

Odom apprehended after fleeing from police

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