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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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Observe heating safety rules during colder weather

MOHAVE COUNTY – The cold weather is here, and that means more family and friend gatherings inside the home. The Bullhead City Fire Department would like to remind everyone safety must be your top priority since heating is the second leading cause of home fires. Follow these suggestions to keep your home warm and safe. ·         Keep anything that can burn three feet away from space heaters, fireplaces, wood stoves, and radiators. Remember that skin burns too. Make sure that people and pets stay 3 feet away. ·         Use portable heaters that have been listed by a testing laboratory (look for the…

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Public invited to Airport Master Plan Informational Workshop

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The public is invited and encouraged to attend the upcoming informational workshop for the ongoing Airport Master Plan for the Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport, Thursday, December 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Main Airport Terminal of the Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport, located at 5600 N. Hwy 95 #1. The goal of the Airport Master Plan is to provide the framework needed to guide future Airport development that will cost-effectively satisfy aviation demand, while considering potential environmental and socioeconomic issues. The FAA recommends that public use airports, like Lake Havasu City Municipal…

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Santa to arrive at PetSmart stores

Santa to arrive at PetSmart stores In addition to the actual animals that get adopted or cared for through PetSmart stores each year, thousands of soft, furry huggable plush dogs, cats, bunnies and unicorns can be purchased and will be gifted to children in the community.  Last year, Chance, a loveable tan dog with long floppy ears, and Lucky, a gray cat, surprised and delighted children in the tristate community thanks to PetSmart’s customers.  The animals donated were distributed to help children in need through the Shop with Cop program in Bullhead City and Laughlin, Fort Mohave’s Shop with a…

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Women’s Circle is Dec. 10

KINGMAN – Women have gathered in circle since ancient times. It is a place to come together, share, support each other and grow. A Women’s Circle will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at Kingman ArtHub, 402 E. Beale St. December’s focus will be self-mastery: inside the human experience. This session will be held on December 10 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will be $10. The circle is a judgement free space and an important part of the circle is the opportunity for everyone to share and be heard in a safe space, without judgement, platitudes,…

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FOP Visit with Santa locations in Bullhead City

BULLHEAD CITY – The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #50 of Bullhead City will kick off its free annual ‘Visit with Santa’ program next week. Santa and his helpers on a sleigh, escorted by police patrol cars, will visit with children in different areas of Bullhead City throughout the two week volunteer program. Kids line up to tell Santa what they want for Christmas and receive a candy cane and a plush toy (while supplies last).See Santa and his Helpers at the following locations: Tuesday, Dec. 10– Holiday Shores Area 5:35pm Boys & Girls Club, 2250 Highland Road  6:00pm River…

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County courthouse addition ahead of schedule

KINGMAN – Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Brutinel joined a host of local dignitaries and others for a Tuesday, Dec. 3, tour and progress report for the Mohave County Courthouse addition that is under construction in downtown Kingman. Superior Court Administrator Kip Anderson said it is hoped that the more than $20-million project financed with quarter-cent sales tax revenue will be completed in late 2020. The four-story, 66,000 square-foot structure is just east of the historic Courthouse, which was constructed in 1915 and will be remodeled upon completion of the addition. “This is the exciting stage of the project…

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