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7th Annual Shred Hunger event gathers 300 pounds of food

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Last week, Sunstone Real Estate Group partnered up with Mohave Shred for the company’s seventh annual Shred Hunger event. The charitable event took place on Thursday, May 2 right in front of the Sunstone’s business site on McCulloch Blvd.   The family of realtors has been in business for ten years and specializes in vacation homes, luxury homes, RV garage homes and much more. The realtor team along with Mohave Shred, collaborated together that day in order to give back to the community in a major way. Mohave Shred is known for their affordable prices with shredding…

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Bullhead events fill Mother’s Day weekend

BULLHEAD CITY – As summer approaches Bullhead City and the tri-state come alive with events filling the weekends for residents to enjoy. Here are a couple for this weekend worth checking out.  Earth Fair at Gary Keith Civic Park, Sat. May 11th and Sunday May 12th. There will be a Swap Meet, Kids Zone, Petting Zoo, Train Ride, Music, and More. Unique Art and Crafts plenty of Exhibits. All Day fun for the whole family and community. Free Admission and Free Parking. Wings and Wildlife-At Pyramid Canyon Park in Laughlin, Saturday, May 11th from 10a.m. to 1p.m. Kite Flying, Birdhouse painting, wildlife…

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Avila returns for prosecution in double homicide

KINGMAN – The suspect in a near two-year-old double homicide outside Kingman faces a May 16 initial court appearance before Judge Doug Camacho at the Mohave County Law and Justice Center. Daniel Matthew Avila, 26, El Mirage, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the June 27, 2022 shooting deaths of Retta Atkins, 73, and her husband Darren VanHouten, 50. Authorities allege a video surveillance system reveals Avila outside before breaking in and shooting the couple to death in their home in the 9200 block of Dilligaf Road. Avila previously pleaded guilty in a Tempe burglary case and…

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Special needs agencies hosted Day for All event

LAKE HAVASU CITY  – Four incredible organizations teamed up last week for one very valuable and powerful mission; To bring children and adults with physical and intellectual challenges together for two days at the beach and a chance to participate in some awesome water sports. The Lake Havasu Day for All took place on Friday, May 3  and Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Crazy Horse Camp Grounds.   Rise Services, New Horizons, and Milemarkers Therapy, joined forces with Arizona Adaptive Watersports for a day filled with fun in the sun and great memories that can last…

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Learn all about venomous critters

KINGMAN –  Mohave County Master Gardeners will present a workshop on venomous critters on Saturday, May 11 from 1 to 3 pm., at the Mohave County Library – Kingman branch, 3269 E. Burbank St. This will be a fun and informational presentation to learn how to get along with our reptilian neighbors. The workshop is free and open to the public.

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Cinco De Mayo observed

BULLHEAD CITY – Cinco De Mayo 2024 last Sunday brought a celebration of Mexican cuisine to Hardeyville Tavern in Bullhead City where Da Taco Joint and Loaded and Baked sponsored a Cinco celebration involving the Tri-City’s best taco vendors all in one location. A couple hundred people showed up to sample some of the best tacos to be found in the region and listen to some live music, bash a pinata and generally enjoy the annual day that celebrates a military victory over France in Puebla Mexico inn 1862. The date is often mistaken for Mexican Independence Day which is actually…

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