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Seasonal restrictions in place as bald eagle breeding begins

Arizona’s bald eagles are back, and they will soon be preparing for the next generation of eagles at breeding sites statewide.  To assist with the state’s continued bald eagle population growth, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) encourages outdoor recreationists, aircraft pilots, drone operators and motorized paragliders to do their part by not disturbing the state’s 97 eagle breeding areas.  To protect breeding attempts, some portions of public land and water areas will be temporarily closed to help these majestic animals and ensure even more young eagles take to the skies this spring.  “Arizona’s bald eagles are hard at…

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Mom of deceased son, abused daughter takes prison plea

KINGMAN – A Kingman woman is going to the Arizona Department of Corrections after pleading guilty in the abuse of her two teenagers, one who died and the other who was placed in care of the state following the discovery of her discarded brother’s body in early 2022. Amber-Leah Valentine, 42, pleaded guilty Monday, Dec. 18 to separate counts of felony child abuse by domestic violence. Defense attorney Jaimye Ashley told Judge Billy Sipe that Valentine’s roommates abused her children, but that she was accepting responsibility for negligence in placing them in a dangerous environment. Deputy Mohave County Attorney Amanda…

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Give the gift of higher education; sign up today at MCC 

MOHAVE COUNTY – There’s still time to give yourself the gift of higher education at Mohave Community College. Classes for the spring and summer semesters start January 8 and May 28. Recent labor market data shows that for every dollar a student invests at MCC they receive $6.10 in higher career earnings throughout their life. A full report on the positive economic impact MCC has on students and the county can be viewed online at Mohave.edu/ImprovingLives.   Classes are held on campus, online and remotely via Zoom. Everyone can search the classes that are available for each semester by visiting…

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Give the gift of higher education; sign up today at MCC 

MOHAVE COUNTY – There’s still time to give yourself the gift of higher education at Mohave Community College. Classes for the spring and summer semesters start January 8 and May 28. Recent labor market data shows that for every dollar a student invests at MCC they receive $6.10 in higher career earnings throughout their life. A full report on the positive economic impact MCC has on students and the county can be viewed online at Mohave.edu/ImprovingLives.   Classes are held on campus, online and remotely via Zoom. Everyone can search the classes that are available for each semester by visiting…

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Pickleball Jingle fundraiser gives back to New Horizons

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Pickleball Jingle tournament had everyone smiling Tuesday, Dec. 12 as the Lake Havasu Pickleball Association (LHCPBA) served their way into giving back to those in need. LHCPBA was created to support the growing interest in the pickleball sport in Lake Havasu.  As a group, they organize clinics, drills, and charity tournaments. LHCPBA works regularly with the city to coordinate developments for pickleball facilities.   In February 2023, the association was successful in completing four additional courts in Dick Samp Memorial Park, making it the 16-court complex that it is today.  This was LHCPBA’s third jingle committee fundraiser. The Pickleball Charity…

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Pickleball Jingle fundraiser gives back to New Horizons

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Pickleball Jingle tournament had everyone smiling Tuesday, Dec. 12 as the Lake Havasu Pickleball Association (LHCPBA) served their way into giving back to those in need. LHCPBA was created to support the growing interest in the pickleball sport in Lake Havasu.  As a group, they organize clinics, drills, and charity tournaments. LHCPBA works regularly with the city to coordinate developments for pickleball facilities.   In February 2023, the association was successful in completing four additional courts in Dick Samp Memorial Park, making it the 16-court complex that it is today.  This was LHCPBA’s third jingle committee fundraiser. The Pickleball Charity…

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