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Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager

LAKE HAVASU – Join Lake Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy and City Manager Jess Knudson for coffee and casual conversation Friday, September 6, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Mohave County Library-Lake Havasu City Branch, located at 1770 North McCulloch Boulevard. Residents are encouraged to attend to express any issues, concerns, or questions.  The meeting does not require an RSVP, as it is an informal come-and-go setting. Please note the time change to 9:00 a.m. is for this location only and will revert back to 8:30 a.m. at the next location in October. For more information, please contact the Mayor’s Office…

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Manker receives 13 years for killing girlfriend

MOHAVE VALLEY – A Mohave Valley man told a judge last Friday that he killed his girlfriend early this year to end her suffering. Mohave County Superior Court Judge ordered a 13-year prison term for James Manker, 28. It was revealed during the sentencing hearing that Manker was severely disabled when he drove drunk and crashed a vehicle when he was a teenager about a decade ago. His friends told the Court that Manker struggled to live a normal life after the accident and his loneliness led to his relationship with Tina Stimmell, 56. Manker’s confession to law enforcement authorities…

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Three sentenced in Lake Havasu court cases

LAKE HAVASU – Three Lake Havasu City residents had their criminal matters resolved during hearings last Thursday at the Mohave County Courthouse in Kingman. The harshest punishment came in three drug cases involving Michael-Shawn Boultinghouse, 37. Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle sent Boultinghouse to prison for 8.5 years. He was convicted of 2 narcotic drug related counts in a plea agreement that dismissed a mix of other charges. Prosecutor Amanda Claerhout said Boultinghouse possessed singed foil with heroin residue when arrested in December, 2018 at 3101 London Bridge Road. She said Boultinghouse two months later sold 1.5 grams of heroin…

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No injuries in Lowe’s shooting incident

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City Police arrested Devin Gene Monreal, 23, on a temporary felony warrant for attempted homicide for his involvement in Monday’s shooting at Lowe’s. According Bullhead City Police Department spokeswoman Emily Fromelt, on Monday, August 19 at around 4:40 p.m., Monreal was reportedly inside his white Saturn station wagon in the Lowe’s parking lot, in Bullhead City when four men in a white Dodge Dakota pulled up next to him. It was reported that the two parties did not know each other. Fromelt said that Monreal and the four men got into a verbal argument. All four…

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Day of Caring is Sept. 21

KINGMAN – United Way along with other area agencies is hosting their annual Day of Caring City Wide Community Clean Up on Saturday, September 21, from 7 a.m. to noon, at 2202 Hualapai Mountain Rd. River Cities United Way, Kingman Clean City Commission, and the Sandbox Beautification Committee are encouraging families, local businesses, civic clubs, churches, and other groups to get involved in the community by registering volunteer teams to help clean up Kingman. Day of Caring is more than just a community service project, it encourages giving back to the community, team-building, increasing community awareness, and networking with others….

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Integrated health symposium is Sept. 7

BULLHEAD CITY – You are invited to join community leaders at the inaugural Integrated Health Symposium hosted by Mohave Community College Bullhead City Campus on Saturday, September 7. The goal of this free event is to understand the importance of addressing one’s physical health, mental health, and/or substance abuse disorders.     The Symposium will feature a series of guest speakers presenting their stories.  Attendees will learn how our community is working towards a more encompassing approach to overcome stigma and work towards a healthier community. From law enforcement officials, medical providers, to government officials and addiction specialists, we will hear first-hand accounts…

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