Annual book sale slated in Valley
GOLDEN VALLEY – The Future Authors of America will host their annual book fair on Sunday, March 3 at the Golden Valley Events Center, 3341 Adobe Rd. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Gun wielder pleads ‘not guilty’ at arraignment
KINGMAN – A Kingman man who was wounded during an armed confrontation with local police was arraigned in Mohave County Superior Court on Thursday, Feb. 22. Andrew Romero, 39, pleaded not guilty to two counts of aggravated assault. Judge Derek Carlisle informed the defendant he could face up to 42 years in prison if convicted of both offenses. Judge Carlisle also scheduled a March 21 pre-trial conference for Romero, who is incarcerated in the Adult Detention Center. Romero was returned to Kingman on Feb. 7, following extradition from Nevada after he was discharged from the Las Vegas hospital where he…
Gun wielder pleads ‘not guilty’ at arraignment
KINGMAN – A Kingman man who was wounded during an armed confrontation with local police was arraigned in Mohave County Superior Court on Thursday, Feb. 22. Andrew Romero, 39, pleaded not guilty to two counts of aggravated assault. Judge Derek Carlisle informed the defendant he could face up to 42 years in prison if convicted of both offenses. Judge Carlisle also scheduled a March 21 pre-trial conference for Romero, who is incarcerated in the Adult Detention Center. Romero was returned to Kingman on Feb. 7, following extradition from Nevada after he was discharged from the Las Vegas hospital where he…
LBRW dinner slated
LAKE HAVASU CITY – The London Bridge Republican Women’s Dinner will be held Monday, March 4 at Shugrues Bridgeview Room. Check in is at 5 p.m. with the dinner and meeting beginning at 6 p.m. Cost is $25 cash or check at the door. RSVP to Marilou at 928-453-9056 by noon Friday, March 1. Reservations are required for attendance.
BLM moves to cashless system at Virgin River Campground
The Virgin River Campground in the BLM Arizona Strip Field Office area has gone 100% cashless for all campsites at this popular recreation area. “For visitor convenience and to eliminate security issues related to handling and counting cash, we are going to a 100% cashless system through Recreation.gov at the Virgin River Campground,” said Randy Beckstrand, Arizona Strip Assistant Field Manager. There are 18 multi-day camp sites on the upper loop that can be reserved in advance with online payment at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10086109. Visitors may camp up to 14 days at these sites. The upper loop also contains an additional 54 campsites that are available…
Child abuse case closed; questions remain
KINGMAN – A teenage Kingman girl is permanently injured from a history of abuse that claimed the life of her brother and landed both of her parents, and two other adults, in prison. The girl, now 14, blinded in one eye and emotionally scarred by violence within her home, is being raised by her mother’s brother and aunt. The victim’s mother, Amber-Leah Valentine, 42, said nothing at her Feb. 20 sentencing hearing for two child abuse convictions achieved through plea agreement. She is the fourth adult to be sent to prison in the case, though no one was charged or…
