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Southwest Chowderfest marks third year

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Get your stomachs ready for overindulgence at the third annual Southwest Chowderfest. This fest will be hosted by the nonprofit team, Soroptimist of Lake Havasu. The organization that is dedicated to supporting women and assists with them achieving their dreams.   At the annual event, there’s so much in store for attendees to relish. With more than 20 restaurants in participation this year, you’ll be able to get a taste of high end bites provided by Iron Wolf Golf and Country Club, ChaBones, Summary Wine Bar and much more.  There will be a coffee bar, beer tastings, and live music by cover…

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BHC man charged with multiple sex assaults

BULLHEAD CITY – An elderly Bullhead City man faces an array of sex offenses following his weekend arrest. Raymond Medrano is charged with continual sexual abuse of a child, sexual conduct with a minor, molestation of a child, attempted sexual assault, public sexual indecency to a minor and sexual abuse. “On Saturday, March 2, Medrano was brought to the police station by a relative after learning of inappropriate and sexual acts against two minor family members,” said police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt. ?“The sexual offenses occurred over a period of approximately six months on multiple occasions in Bullhead City.” Medrano was arrested and…

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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), Division of Problem Gambling (DPG), in collaboration with the National Council of Problem Gambling (NCPG), recognizes March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month. 2024 marks the 21st anniversary of Problem Gambling Awareness Month. “Problem gambling is a serious addiction that affects an estimated two percent of adults and five percent of youth in Arizona,” said Katie Hobbs, Arizona Governor. “That is why I have issued a proclamation announcing March 2024 as Arizona Problem Gambling Awareness Month — through education and outreach, we can spread the word and support those in Arizona who may…

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House fire that left 5 children dead in Arizona doesn’t appear to be arson, authorities say

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. (AP) — There is no evidence an Arizona house fire that killed five children was caused by arson, authorities said Wednesday. Investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives found no trace of accelerants on debris samples taken from the December blaze, Bullhead City Police said in a news release. The cause remains undetermined. Both ATF and the Lake Havasu City Fire Department are still investigating. The father of four of the children left them and a young relative in the house on the afternoon of Dec. 16 while he went out to do some…

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Havasu Art Guild celebrates 45th anniversary with Art at the Lake

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Just in case you missed the Havasu Art Trail event, there’s another exhibit gearing up their displays this weekend for the Art at the Lake showing. Since 1978, The Havasu Art Guild has been a support system to many of our local artists through seminars, workshops, exhibits, and art shows.  In celebration of the guild’s 45th anniversary, the private nonprofit will be presenting works from fifty local artists at their celebration. One of those local artists is retiree Bill Schaufel who decided to pick up painting and drawings through independent instruction.  With watercolors, canvas, oils and acrylics, the artist’s…

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