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On Tuesday, March 29th at approximately 11:30pm, La Paz County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Heanes stopped a van near the Ehrenberg County line on I-10 after he observed the van being operated in an erratic manner. A subsequent search of the van revealed it to contain a large quantity of ‘Spice’ (or ‘K2’) and several articles of possible drug paraphernalia. Deputy …

A Quartzsite church, which La Paz County says owes a sizable property tax bill, has sued the County with the help of the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF). The Isaiah 58 Project, whose primary ministry is serving meals to the poor, was sent a property tax bill for $50,000 by La Paz County Assessor George Nault in 2009 which was disputed …

The US Fish & Wildlife Service is currently performing an Environmental Assessment of Arizona’s fish stocking program that is expected to potentially affect the popular Take a Kid Fishing program at La Paz County Park each year. Walter Shontz is urging residents and visitors who have enjoyed Take a Kid Fishing to write Brie Darr, USFW, PO Box 1306, Albuquerque, …

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office is considering a request from Lake Havasu City for 280 acres of public land in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, for the purpose of building a community park and related facilities. Public comment is requested. “We’re asking for public input on whether leasing 280 acres in Lake Havasu City is a …

With so much sadness, I inform you that one of our longtime friends and winter visitors, Clyde Arndt passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011. Many of you know his wife “Cookie” as she worked with us in the visitor’s center at the Chamber of Commerce for many years during the winter. Clyde was fun and if you ever needed anything …

9:58- Welcome to our live coverage of the Yakima hearing at the La Paz Superior Court. The hearing is on Yakima’s ‘motion to compel’ the County to pay it’s debt to the company. A ‘Special Master’ may be appointed to facilitate discerning which funds can be used to pay Yakima, and to potentially decide – working with both parties and …

April 9th, 2011……Mark your Calenders! Soroptimist International of Parker presents our 15th Biennial Ladies’ Choice Night Out.  This year we are giving you the choice of bringing your favorite Escort or Not!  Some Like It Hot! Roaring 20′s Jazz Club & Back Room Gaming!  $125 per Person includes: Fine Dining, Gaming Chips, Gangster Auction & a chance for the Grand Prize!  …

The circus is coming to Parker, AZ April 14, 2011 with shows at 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm! The performers are artists from around the world, including the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Russia and Italy. Acts consist of aerial trapeze, high wire, motorcycle acrobatic teams, jugglers and clowns, along with performing elephants, camels, dogs and horses. Special for …