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Lee acquitted of sex offense charges

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Man who threatened to blow up Laughlin Bridge

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Man convicted for slashing truck driver’s neck

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A Georgia man has been convicted of slashing another commercial truck driver’s neck with a pocket knife during an argument at the Pilot Travel Center truck stop outside Lake Havasu City. A Mohave County Superior Court jury returned its verdict early Thursday after four hours of deliberation that began Wednesday afternoon.

The panel found Quan Arline, 56, guilty of attempted second degree murder for the Feb. 4 incident. The jury rejected the self-defense claim asserted by Legal Defender Ron Gilleo.

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21st Annual Free Community Dinner slated

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The entire community is cordially invited to attend the 21st Annual Free Community Dinner on Friday, December 13, at the Aquatic/Community Center. The event offers two different serving times again: Early Bird serving at 4:00 p.m. (doors open at 3:30) and the second serving at 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:45 p.m.). Both servings are first come, first served, with up to 500 people per seating. This dinner, hosted by the community for the community, provides a relaxed atmosphere to share a traditional holiday feast with family, friends, neighbors, and anyone who just wants a dose of great community spirit. Thanks to numerous volunteers, donors, and local business…

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Weekend of festive fun kicks up Havasu holiday spirits

LAKE HAVASU CITY – In the famous words of Sammy Davis Jr., ‘It’s Christmas Time all Over the World’ and last weekend, Lake Havasu was no exception. Three days were filled with nonstop festive activities.  

The return of New Hope Calvary Church’s 22nd Annual Live Drive Through Nativity took place on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7 at Calvary Baptists Church’s North Campus. Decades later, the church’s yearly event is still going strong. Members of the congregation begin searching for the needed props as early as August to ensure that everything is just right for viewers. 

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Lake Havasu City honors Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City, in collaboration with the USS Arizona Relic Committee, led by Marine Corps League Detachment #757, invites the public to a heartfelt Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony scheduled this Saturday, December 7, at 10 a.m. located at London Bridge Beach Park, near the flagpoles. This event commemorates the 83rd Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day. It includes a short ceremony and viewing of the USS Arizona relic from 10 a.m. to noon.

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London Bridge Festival of Lights sees 29th season

LAKE HAVASU CITY – You know it’s officially the Christmas season in Lake Havasu when The London Bridge Resort lights up the lake at the 29th Annual Festival of Lights. The yearly festival of lights display launched on Friday, November 29. 

For over 25 years, volunteer swimmers traditionally take to the challenging and chilly swim race throughout the channel. Participating swimmers gathered at the docks of the Heat Hotel at 5 p.m. to dive in for the hour-long swim to the London Bridge.  

Many came out to see who would be this year’s winner at flipping the switch that lights up the season.

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