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Mohave College women’s soccer season opens with win

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave College women’s soccer

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Schneider found guilty of sexual assault; faces 5+

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A Golden Valley man awaits

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Woman pleads guilty to leaving children home alone

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – A Lake Havasu

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Judge criticizes plea deal for organized crime rail

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A local judge has again

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Two kilos of cocaine seized after three-mile chase

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – Almost 4.5 pounds

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Laron sold to OTC

KINGMAN – A Kingman-grown business engaged in highly specialized repair, design and manufacturing activity has been sold to an out-of-state company. Laron Chief Executive Officer Glenn Thoroughman confirms the sale of Laron to the Ohio Transmission Corporation (OTC). Terms of the deal completed on January 14 are confidential. Thoroughman said the management team will remain in place, that the business will still be called “Laron” and that there are no plans for changes in the operation. Thoroughman said two men opened the Laron enterprise in 1975 at 2179 Northern Avenue. He said he purchased the business in 1985 and relocated…

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Mule deer poached

COLORADO CITY – The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking information about the recent poaching of two female (doe) mule deer near Colorado City. The deer were found in Game Management Unit 13A, north of Mohave County Highway 237 (Cane Beds Road) in the Cottonwood Canyon area. It is believed they were killed Jan. 5 or Jan. 6, when there was no open hunt for female mule deer. “Evidence was collected at the scene, but help from the public will play a critical role in finding those responsible,” said Tim Shurtliff, wildlife manager. “This is not the act of…

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DOT Foods to expand BHC operation

BULLHEAD CITY — Dot Foods, has announced it’s expanding its footprint in Arizona. The company plans to add nearly 70,000 square feet to its current operation in Bullhead City and hire 70 additional warehouse employees and regional delivery drivers over the next three years to staff the growing operation.”Our success in this region is due in large part to the deep pool of talent in the community, which has helped us build an incredible team,” said Dot Foods Arizona General Manager Rocky Vecera. “We’ve been fortunate to draw a skilled workforce from Bullhead City, Mohave County, and beyond, and we’re…

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Prison for robber who assaulted two employees

KINGMAN – A Parker man who committed violent robberies at two businesses in Lake Havasu City is being sent to the Arizona Department of Corrections for 8.5 years. The punishment imposed Thursday by Mohave County Superior Court Judge Rick Lambert was mandated in a plea agreement for Kerrigon Russell, 24. Russsell pleaded guilty to robbery and aggravated assault for an April 29, 2019 incident at the Sally Beauty Supply store at 5601 Highway 95. Judge Lambert said court records show that Russell grabbed a female employee by the neck and pushed her down after entering the business. Lambert said Russell…

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Senior Health Fair Jan. 25

KINGMAN – Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) will host a Senior Health Fair on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at their Hualapai Mountain Campus, 3801 Santa Rosa. More than 25 community organizations will be on hand offering information on public programs, nutrition tips, and ways for seniors to improve their health and well-being. Light refreshments will be served. For information call Ben McGlothlin at 928-263-3873.

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Women’s conference slated

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Imagine 20/20, a Women’s Conference, will be held Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7 and 8 at Holiday Inn Express, 40 London Bridge Rd. Doors open Friday at 6 p.m. and at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Registration runs from $25 to $50 per person, and child care is available for a small fee. For information or to register, go to ihg.com or call 928-733-6388.

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