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Canadian man killed in motorcycle crash

Ron Martin6 years ago1 mins

MOHAVE VALLEY – Excessive speed is a suspected factor in a fatal motorcycle accident that remains under investigation in Mohave Valley. The Mohave County Sheriff’s office responded at 11:10 a.m. on Friday, February 14 to the accident in the area of milepost 22 on the Oatman Highway. “Upon arrival, a single male subject was located unresponsive on scene with no passengers,” said sheriff’s spokeswoman Anita Mortensen. She said Murray Brandt, 64, Manitoba, Canada was pronounced dead at the scene. “The motorcycle was traveling south of Oatman Highway from Oatman when it failed to negotiate a left curve in the roadway…

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Seed Starting Workshop

Ron Martin6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Master Gardeners will show you how to start seedlings on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10am-11:30am. All supplies provided but you’re welcome to bring your own seeds if you’d like. You will be able to take your new seed starts home. Seating is limited and is first-come, first-seated. Workshop is free and open to the public. Children are welcome to attend with parents. For more information, contact (928) 753-3788.

BHC to host clean up event Feb. 27

Ron Martin6 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City, Mohave County probation, sanitation contractor Republic Services and citizens will partner in a community cleanup organized by a homeless task force. City Manager Toby Cotter says the target area runs from Home Depot to Community Park where illegal dumping and the homeless have left a mess along the Colorado River. “There have been some areas there that are really nasty,” Cotter said. Anyone wanting to participate in the cleanup is asked to assemble at the Chamber of Commerce on Highway 95 by 8:00 a.m. Thursday, February 27. Cotter said participants should wear closed-toe shoes, pants,…

Taxpayers should ask questions when hiring tax preparers

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) says taxpayers need to be mindful when selecting their tax preparers this tax season, because they are ultimately responsible for what is filed, regardless of who prepared the return. Taxpayer responsibilities: § Ensure the tax preparer provides you with a copy of the entire return. § Insist the preparer provides copies of all schedules, especially if there are itemized deductions or credits. § Ask the preparer to explain the return, including deductions, credits and wages claimed. § Review the tax return before submitting to ensure numbers are correct and schedules add up to source documents provided to the…

Horse dead, ten others seized in neglect case

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

GOLDEN VALLEY – Horses and dogs have been seized and a Golden Valley woman has been arrested in an animal neglect case that remains under investigation. It was reported that one horse was dead as the Mohave County Sheriff’s office responded Wednesday afternoon to a request for an animal welfare check at a residence in the 5600 block of Lead Street. Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said a deputy spotted the dead horse and ten others upon arrival. “Three of the horses were noted to be in a severe state of malnutrition, with the remaining horses being in various states…

Krueger to serve on Chamber Executives Association Board

Ron Martin6 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lisa Krueger, IOM, ACE, CTA, the President/CEO of the Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce, has been re-elected to a three-year term on the Board of the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.). She previously served from 2016-2020; and also served on the W.A.C.E. Board from 2006-2012. Additionally, Krueger was re-elected to a second one-year term as the Chairman of the W.A.C.E. Foundation Board of Directors. W.A.C.E. is an association of chamber of commerce executives and staff professionals with approximately 870 members in 19 Western states and Canada. The association is designed to promote and enhance…

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Canadian man killed in motorcycle crash

Seed Starting Workshop

BHC to host clean up event Feb. 27

Taxpayers should ask questions when hiring tax preparers

Horse dead, ten others seized in neglect case

Krueger to serve on Chamber Executives Association Board

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