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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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Mohave High, alumni choirs to perform tonight

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave High School’s award-winning choirs will celebrate the holiday season with their last concert of the school year Friday night, December 13 in the Mohave Auditorium.  Tickets are $7 at the door for the 7:00 p.m. performance. Numbers include an eclectic mix of holiday classics such as “We Need a Little Christmas” from Mame, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” from Meet Me in St. Louis, the Austrian Christmas carol “Still, Still, Still” and the humorous “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer.” There will also be contemporary Christmas music, according to Mohave’s choir director Cameron Pruett. …

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Mohave High, alumni choirs to perform tonight

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave High School’s award-winning choirs will celebrate the holiday season with their last concert of the school year Friday night, December 13 in the Mohave Auditorium.  Tickets are $7 at the door for the 7:00 p.m. performance. Numbers include an eclectic mix of holiday classics such as “We Need a Little Christmas” from Mame, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” from Meet Me in St. Louis, the Austrian Christmas carol “Still, Still, Still” and the humorous “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer.” There will also be contemporary Christmas music, according to Mohave’s choir director Cameron Pruett. …

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Desert Riders to make annual toy run

KINGMAN – On Sunday, Dec. 15, the Desert Road Riders motorcycle club will host its 7th Annual Toy Run. Club members will be meeting at the American Legion Post 14 between 10 a.m. and noon. At noon, kickstands will go up and the group will ride to Hootch’s Grill, where they will meet up with Santa. Santa will be handing out toys and taking pictures with local boys and girls beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Hootch’s. Last year Santa met with more than 400 area children. The event is open to all area children and their families. To participate, get…

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Tiny Toot

Lake Havasu City held their annual Christmas Boat Parade of lights on the night of Saturday, December 7th. This once a year event is definitely worth the time and is always an event filled with holiday cheer. And even though it was a cold night, many families were able to go and enjoy the parade together

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Grief & Loss support group open to all

KINGMAN – Come and join White Cliffs Assisted Living Center for a monthly “Grief and Loss Support Group” on Wednesday, Dec. 18. These are group meetings to provide support to those who are struggling with issues related to grief and loss. People are there to listen and provide support when you need it. Support Groups are led by the Pastor Paul Pitts of Living Waters Hospice. The Group meets every third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at White Cliffs Assisted Living Cente,r 3600 Peterson Rd., in the chapel/theater room. For more information call 928-565-9000.

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Nordyke sentenced to 12.5 years in prison

prison for one count of child molestation. Mohave County Superior Court Judge Carlisle considered aggravating and mitigating factors before ordering the sentence including a letter written by Nordyke documenting his history. Nordyke was allowed to speak on his behalf, and chose to mention his prior military service. The victim’s mother made a statement about the effects on the victim and the victim’s family. Upon completion of his sentence, Nordyke will be required to register as a sex offender. During the course of an unrelated investigation last May, the molestation victim – now an adult – detailed sexual abuse perpetrated by…

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