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Respect one another’s differences

The daily news (whether it be through the newspaper, radio, television or social media) is filled with words of disdain and contempt as people turn against one another. Political parties seem to be one of the biggest culprits, and the in-fighting is more a matter of personal agenda and not national security as we hear over and again. In the last few weeks, it seems that nation has turned against nation, leaving us all to live under the constant threat of war. North Korea continues to show their strength by launching missiles, and Iran has done the same. Their heavy-handed…

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County roadwork continues

MOHAVE COUNTY – The citizens of Mohave County can expect the following activity from Mohave County Public Works during the week of February 3: Arizona Strip: Road grading on Antelope Valley Rd. Kingman: Road grading on 1) Sundown Rd., 2) Buckhorn Bend, 3) Greasewood Dr., 4) Buckhorn Dr., 5) Jackrabbit Dr., 6) Quail Run Rd., 7) Valley View Rd., 8) Palo Christo Dr., 9) Quail Run Cir., 10) Sundown Cir., 11) Greasewood Cir., 12) Greasewood Ct., 13) Cactus Wren Ln., 14) Cactus Wren Pl., 15) Cactus Wren Cir., 16) Cactus Wren Ct., 17) Quail Run Pl. and 18) Valley View…

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Remains identified as missing couple

NORTH MOHAVE COUNTY – Positive identification has been made involving a second set of human remains in what began as a missing persons investigation in north Mohave County. It was January 2018 when the Mohave County Sheriff’s office began checking into the disappearance of David and Susan McFalls, both 62. The McFalls had homes in Littlefield as well as in West Jordan, Utah. Early court records indicated the sheriff’s office was conducting a possible murder investigation, though the agency later labeled it as a death investigation. Two sets of human remains were discovered in October, 2018 in a desert area…

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Remains identified as missing couple

NORTH MOHAVE COUNTY – Positive identification has been made involving a second set of human remains in what began as a missing persons investigation in north Mohave County. It was January 2018 when the Mohave County Sheriff’s office began checking into the disappearance of David and Susan McFalls, both 62. The McFalls had homes in Littlefield as well as in West Jordan, Utah. Early court records indicated the sheriff’s office was conducting a possible murder investigation, though the agency later labeled it as a death investigation. Two sets of human remains were discovered in October, 2018 in a desert area…

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62-year old awaiting sentencing for drug charges

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A Lake Havasu City woman has pleaded guilty to avoid prison in a near five-year-old drug case. Susan Deschaine, 62, could still get up to a year in jail when she is placed on supervised probation during a February 28 sentencing hearing. Deputy Mohave County attorney Jaimye Ashley said officers searching a Lake Havasu home in the 2700 block of Osbourne Drive confiscated 3.5 grams of methamphetamine from Deschaine’s purse. Ashley said another 7.5 grams of meth was found in a vehicle parked at the same property. Dave Hawkins

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Bridge blocker may enter plea agreement

MOHAVE COUNTY – The range of possible outcomes is extreme for the Henderson man facing terrorism and other charges for a June 2018 incident that began on the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge north of Kingman. Possible punishment disparities were detailed during a January 29 settlement conference conducted for Matthew Wright, 32. In addition to terrorism, Wright is charged with aggravated assault, unlawful flight from law enforcement and two weapons offenses. Authorities allege Wright parked his homemade armored vehicle on the Colorado River bridge, triggering a 90-minute barricade situation before he drove south into Arizona and was arrested after his…

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