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Poetry submitted by Whitney Etheridge

I got my son taken from me and

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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Bullhead City campus registered nursing graduates honored at ceremony

BULLHEAD CITY – Ten Mohave Community College – Bullhead City campus registered nursing students completed their final semester, and each officially earned their Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree. Nursing students had their pinning ceremony Tuesday. They were accompanied by friends, family, staff and faculty. June Weiss, MCC Director of Nursing, presented the Clinical Excellence Award to Jessie Walton. The award is given to the student that performed above and beyond the standard expectation of their roles in terms of commitment to education and learning. Dr. Stacy Klippenstein, MCC President, congratulated the graduates and left them with words of…

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Pegasus announces new ventures in Mohave County

Pegasus announces new ventures in Mohave County MOHAVE COUNTY – At a very brief press conference on Friday, Dec. 13, Pegasus Group Holdings, the largest solar powered data center in the world, announced extensive and expanding plans in Mohave County. The company closed on 770 acres of land, which will result in nearly 1,500 acres of land. This will assist in a $5.2 billion, phase two expansion called ‘Firefly’. The original initiative began with a $3 billion development, a 340 Megawatt solar powered data storage center, called ‘The Hive.’ The Hive was developed on 717 acres of land. The Firefly…

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Polar Express Swim-n-Movie

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Put on your swimsuit and join us for a fun night of popcorn, hot cocoa, and a showing of The Polar Express while floating in the pool! Event is this Friday, December 20, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Movie showing starts at 6:30 p.m.  $4 per person includes popcorn and hot cocoa.  Ages three and under free with paid adult.  For more information, please contact the Aquatic/Community Center at 928-453-8686.

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Bullhead City campus registered nursing graduates honored at ceremony

BULLHEAD CITY – Ten Mohave Community College – Bullhead City campus registered nursing students completed their final semester, and each officially earned their Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree. Nursing students had their pinning ceremony Tuesday. They were accompanied by friends, family, staff and faculty. June Weiss, MCC Director of Nursing, presented the Clinical Excellence Award to Jessie Walton. The award is given to the student that performed above and beyond the standard expectation of their roles in terms of commitment to education and learning. Dr. Stacy Klippenstein, MCC President, congratulated the graduates and left them with words of…

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Airport Advisory Board member, liquor licenses approved at Lake Havasu City Council

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Three companies applied for liquor licenses at the last Lake Havasu City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Copper Still Distillery, Streetside Coffee Co, and Humbertos Taco Shop were each approved for liquor licenses. The council appointed Vincent Tolomeo for a seat on the Lake Havasu AirportAdvisory Board to replace a seat that is coming vacant. Applicant Vincent Tolomeo described his 50 years of pilot experience, including time in the U.S. Navy and Air Force. “I’m retired. Like Vice Mayor Lane, I have nothing better to do. So I decided to try and help the…

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Bald eagle breeding season kicks off, leads to restrictions

Outdoor recreationists, pilots and drone operators asked to avoid bald eagle nest areas Arizona’s bald eagles are back and they will soon be working on the next generation of eagles at breeding sites statewide.  To assist with the state’s continued bald eagle population growth, the Arizona Game and Fish Department encourages outdoor recreationists, aircraft pilots, drone operators and motorized paragliders to do their part by not disturbing the state’s 89 eagle breeding areas. As such, some portions of public land and water areas will be temporarily closed to help protect these majestic animals to ensure even more young eagles take…

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