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Commissioner under fire for social media posts

More than a half dozen citizens condemned a Planning and Zoning Commission member Monday for what they called “xenophobic and racist’’ social media posts about illegal immigration. They appeared during the County Board of Supervisors meeting requesting that Lajuana Gillette be sanctioned for the comments they found troubling. Kingman resident J’aime Morgaine read into the record what she said Gillette posted: “We have a country that is turning brown which means that in no time at all white people will be in the minority whether it be because of interracial marriages or illegals coming across the border. The United States…

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Plans for low cost spay and neuter center announced for BHC

BULLHEAD CITY – The Saving Animals In Need Together (SAINT) pet-welfare organization recently announced plans to open a low cost spay and neuter center in Bullhead City, thanks to a bequest from Mr. Raymond Hilton. S.A.I.N.T.’s goal is to open the center in late 2020, in the meantime, working to fulfill Mr. Hilton’s legacy by forming a stronger partnership with the Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic in Kingman, until the Bullhead City facility is ready to open. S.A.I.N.T. already runs a low cost spay and neuter voucher program, paying up to 50% of the procedure to make it more…

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Woman, dog escape home fire

BULLHEAD CITY – A woman and her dog safely evacuated a Saturday fire that spread from a residence in the 800 block of Roadrunner Dr. Bullhead City Fire Department spokeswoman Lori Viles said crews mounted an aggressive attack of the fire just after 4:00 p.m. Viles said spreading flames scorched a detached shed behind the home. “The blaze caused shrubbery along the perimeter chain-link fence to catch fire causing the fire to extend to two separate wooden sheds located in neighboring backyards on Stahlman Dr.,” she said. Viles said Ladder 721’s crew was positioned to prevent further spread of the…

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Volunteer opportunities in Lake Havasu City

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Senior Corps of Mohave County and NAU’s Civic Service Institute is hosting an information event about volunteer opportunities in Lake Havasu City, for adults, age 55+. The event will be held on Thursday, August 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Lake Havasu Public Library, Conference Room, 1770 McCulloch Blvd. For more information, please contact Heather Brassil, Senior Corps Program Coordinator, at 928-715-2200 or heather.brassil@NAU.edu.

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SWAT team involved in BHC arrest

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City Police report the midnight arrest of a man wanted for a series of shootings during which no one was injured in July. A felony arrest warrant for Jack Alan Gonzalez, 33, had previously issued for conspiracy to commit second degree murder and discharging a firearm at a residence. Agency spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said police received a tip Friday afternoon that Gonzalez was in Laughlin. She said Gonzalez eluded police during a foot pursuit that originated at a Laughlin hotel. “Later in the evening members of the Bullhead City Police Department and GIITEM detectives received information…

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Free fishing day for the youth

Area youth ages five through 15 are encouraged to come out to Dunton Fort Rock Ranch on Saturday, August 17 to participate in “Fishing for Smiles”, a free fishing day. The event will be held from 7 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration is required and youth must be accompanied by an adult. Bait is provided, and a limited number of fishing gear is available. Kids are encouraged to bring their own rod and reel if they have one. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Kids will be able to keep what they catch with a maximum of three fish per participant….

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