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Supervisors want better 411 on COVID-19

MOHAVE COUNTY – Information flow during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been both a concern and a source of frustration for Mohave County Supervisor Hildy Angius. It’s a point she’s made before and she repeated it during Monday’s special Board of Supervisors coronavirus management meeting. Angius said citizens are growingly frustrated about restrictions and regulations when they’re not able to rely upon various statistics about infections, deaths, age groups, etc… “Here’s the bottom line. People are not trusting the numbers, not just from Mohave County, from everywhere,” Angius said. “If you’re asking people to give up their lives, there has…

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Credit card skimmers found at local gas stations

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department wants to make the community aware of credit card skimmers that have recently been found at two local gas stations, one in the 2800 block of Chemehuevi Blvd and the other in the 1000 block of Acoma Blvd. S. An employee at each station located the skimmers during a security check of the pumps.   At this time, no victims have come forward to report their credit card information being compromised. Surveillance cameras captured two of the most recent incidents. Those photos can viewed on the LHCPD App as well. Two…

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COVID-19 update: 111 new cases, six deaths

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Monday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 111 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. Of the 111 cases, 41 are in the Bullhead City service area. There are also 41 new confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City service area. There are 29 new confirmed cases in the Kingman service area. There are six deaths also reported today and all of them are in the Bullhead City area. One of them, a 60-69 year age range person, is one of the new cases and not previously reported. The other five deaths are…

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Bullhead man attacked with a hammer

BULLHEAD CITY – A Bullhead City man was injured when struck by a hammer during an early Monday assault. Police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said the 53-year-old victim is being treated for his injuries at a hospital in Las Vegas. Fromelt said the 2:00 a.m. assault occurred at a home in the 200 block of Balboa Drive. She said it was reported that the victim was in an altercation with his roommate, 36-year-old Daniel Dean Bowersox. Fromelt said Bowersox is wanted for questioning. Anyone with information on Bowersox’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Bullhead City Police Department at (928) 763-1999…

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Lake Havasu City’s C & W Artist Matt Farris to stream Live, July 23

LAKE HAVASU CITY – While Lake Havasu City officials are requesting that visitors not travel to their Colorado River community during the COVID-19 health crisis, it’s still possible to experience the Havasu spirit at home. Local native and country & western star Matt Farris, who has shared the stage with Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and other top recording artists, will stream a Facebook Live private performance on Thursday, July 23, starting at 7 p.m. Arizona Time (PT). Originating from Lake Havasu City’s Flying X Saloon, Farris will perform in front of an online audience only; the bar will…

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LHC pastor named Champion for Young Children

LAKE HAVASU CITY – First Baptist Church Pastor Luis Hernandez of Lake Havasu City has been named the 2020 First Things First La Paz/Mohave Region Champion for Young Children. The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer their time to raise public awareness of the importance of early childhood development and health. Champions spend a significant amount of time volunteering with FTF and building public awareness about the importance of early childhood issues.  Hernandez was surprised with the award during the Father’s Day service at his church where his message focused on restorative parenting and using positive reinforcement…

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