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Opioid treatment discussed at Rotary

Ron Martin6 years ago1 mins

Community Medical Services Clinic Manager for Kingman and Lake Havasu City Michelle Valandingham and her associate Ronny Jones spoke at Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s February 7 meeting (shown above with club president Karen Brown). Offering treatment for opioid addiction, there are 46 Community Medical Services clinics nationwide including Kingman, which opened September 2019 and Lake Havasu City, open since August 2019. The clinics administer methadone treatments and provide Naloxone for overdose treatment. Jones, a recovering opioid addict himself, noted opioids are as important to an addict as food and water and methadone helps rewire the brain to help patients…

Downtown sees business activity with a new opening, a closure, and a change of hands

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – There’s new activity within the downtown Kingman business community. Black Bridge Brewery has changed hands, the Garlic Clove has closed and the old Wells Fargo bank building welcomes a new venture. Tim Schritter has sold the brewery he opened at 421 E. Beale Street in 2013 to a pair of employees, brew master Karry Hovig and sales manager Jesh Lewier. Schritter said he also sold his interest in another brewery in Lake Havasu City so that he could take over management of his father’s mining operation. Schritter said his decision was based on a wish that both the…

Havasu Silent Witness seeks additional board members

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Havasu Silent Witness is seeking local residents to serve as volunteer members on the Board of Directors. Formed in 2000, Havasu Silent Witness endeavors to make a positive impact on crime in Lake Havasu City. Members are dedicated to creating a safer community by working in partnership with citizens, media, and the Lake Havasu City Police Department. While the Havasu Silent Witness Board works closely with the Lake Havasu City Police Department, it is a separate, community-based 503(c)(3) non-profit organization. All rewards paid out are funded through private donations from the community and community-based fundraisers. Members…

Death under investigation

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The death of a man near Cattail Cove State Park outside Lake Havasu City is under investigation by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS). DPS public information officer Bart Graves said officers responded Sunday, February 9 after civilians reported finding man slumped over inside a vehicle parked off the northbound lanes of Highway 95. Responding troopers discovered the body of an adult male outside the vehicle. He was declared dead at the scene. The Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office will work to complete positive identification and determine the cause of death.

Death under investigation

Ron Martin6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The death of a man near Cattail Cove State Park outside Lake Havasu City is under investigation by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS). DPS public information officer Bart Graves said officers responded Sunday, February 9 after civilians reported finding man slumped over inside a vehicle parked off the northbound lanes of Highway 95. Responding troopers discovered the body of an adult male outside the vehicle. He was declared dead at the scene. The Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office will work to complete positive identification and determine the cause of death.

Veterans’ benefits breakfast scheduled

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – White Cliffs Senior Living will host a Veteran’s Breakfast on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Join fellow veterans and spouses for a continental breakfast and information presentation with David Kent of the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services and Pat Farrell of the Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council and Vietnam Veterans of America – Mohave County. Learn how VA benefits can help reduce the cost of assisted living and long-term care, how to qualify for assistance, and more. To RSVP call 928-681-1050 by Feb. 23. White Cliffs is located at 3600 Peterson Rd.

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Opioid treatment discussed at Rotary

Downtown sees business activity with a new opening, a closure, and a change of hands

Havasu Silent Witness seeks additional board members

Death under investigation

Death under investigation

Veterans’ benefits breakfast scheduled

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