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Burglaries on the increase; protect your property

Thieves look for “targets of opportunity.” There are many things you can do to decrease those opportunities to avoid becoming a victim of residential and vehicle burglaries. Burglaries not only occur during the night, but often happen during daylight hours too. Here are some tips that will help make you and your family safer and also deter potential burglars. Home Burglary Prevention 1. Close blinds or curtains so thieves cannot see valuables inside your home. 2. Consider installing an alarm system and motion-activated lights in your yard. 3. Do not leave a key under your door mat, flower pot or on…

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Scavenger Egg Hunt

KINGMAN – The hunt isn’t just about finding eggs; it’s a time for laughter, fun, and creating wonderful memories. Families and friends can enjoy the festivities together and cheering on the little ones. There’s a golden egg hidden in strategic locations at our parks, promising even more exciting prizes to those lucky enough to find them! The eggs will be cleverly hidden beneath bushes, behind trees, and tucked away in secret spots. Some are out in the open, while others might require a keen eye to discover. As everyone gathers their eggs, they can exchange them for delightful treats and…

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Sparks is Upper Iowa University graduate

Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce Thomas Sparks of Lake Havasu City graduated with a Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts in October 2023. Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, nonprofit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to roughly 5,500 students-nationally and internationally-at its Fayette, Iowa, Campus, and education centers through the U.S. 

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March is the season for surf and sail

LAKE HAVASU CITY – March is the season to witness the alluring adventures of the McCulloch Cup Hobie Cat Regatta race. The inspiration behind Hobie Cats comes from the founder of Hobie Cat Company.  It was the business that made its name with their water sport accessories and reliable products for several decades. The company was founded by surf and sailing entrepreneur Hobart (Hobie) Alter, who started building surfboards as a teenager.   Later, he would invent the Hobie 14, the first beach catamaran. Eventually, the inventory of the boats transformed into a massive expansion, which led to the debut of the Hobie Class Association of North…

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Kindergarten registration for Bullhead schools is March 26, 27

BULLHEAD CITY –Three Bullhead City School District (BCSD) grade schools will enroll and register new kindergarten students over two days this month for the fall semester. The annual Kindergarten Registration is for new students who will turn five years old on or before August 31 this year. Kindergarten Registration will be held at Desert Valley, Diamondback and Sunrise Elementary Schools on March 26 and 27 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Each campus individualizes its Kindergarten Registration program. Students will be screened to determine the best classroom placement for them. “Parents and guardians should bring a child’s birth certificate, immunization…

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Mexican wolf population grows for eighth consecutive year 

PHOENIX — The wild population of Mexican wolves saw another year of growth in 2023, according to the results of the annual survey. The 2023 population census revealed a minimum of 257 Mexican wolves distributed across Arizona and New Mexico. This increase marks the eighth consecutive year of population growth, the longest continuous streak since recovery efforts began. The 2023 population minimum count represents a six percent increase from the minimum of 242 wolves counted in 2022. Survey results show the population is distributed with a minimum of 144 wolves in New Mexico and 113 in Arizona. “In the aggregate, the…

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