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English Afternoon Tea fundraiser set

KINGMAN – The Morning Glories will host a fundraiser, English Afternoon Tea, to be held at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 1730 Kino Ave., Saturday, Sept. 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. Suggested donation is $6 per person Community & Family Interest Clubs of Mohave County (AZ CFIC) is a non-profit organization that has been in existence for more than 50 years. CFIC currently consists of two clubs of about 100 members: The Morning Glories of Kingman and the Quail from Meadview. The focus of the clubs is to raise funds for scholarships given to deserving Mohave County high school…

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‘Guardian’ installed in downtown Kingman

The proud papa of Kingman’s newest sculpture dubbed “The Guardian” by Jim Rowe (pictured) was delivered in predawn hours last Sunday morning. Roe, a southern California native and Arizona investor has bought numerous properties in old Kingman and was motivated to bring attention to the rehab of the 200 block of Topeka. The Guardian has more than 700 pounds of metal and was created by metal sculptor Martin Gonzalez of Dagget, CA.

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Military News

U.S. Air Force Airman Nicholas A. Bellhouse graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Bellhouse is the son of Nick and Delaine Bellhouse of Kingman. He is a 2019 graduate of Lee Williams High School.

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Merchants set to roll back quarter-cent sales tax

MOHAVE COUNTY – Thousands of merchants throughout Mohave County will be rolling back the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) at the end of the year. A 20-year quarter-cent sales tax increase approved by the Board of Supervisors (BOS) in 1999 will sunset on December 31 of this year. Financial Services Director Coral Loyd said the quarter-cent sales tax dedicated to capital improvement projects generated $119.2-million in the first 19.5-year period through the end of June. Loyd projects it will generate almost $4 million more, a total of $123 million, when it expires as the new year begins. The tax increment over…

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Volunteers needed at museum

KINGMAN – The Mohave Museum of History and Arts is looking for volunteers to help with admissions, in the artifacts department, the library, and the gift shop. The museum will be hosting a volunteer fair on Friday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. at the museum, 400 W. Beale St. If you like history and want to know more about your county, or just want to meet visitors from all over the world, bring a friend and come to the fair.

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Romo jailed following domestic dispute

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A Lake Havasu City man faces prosecution for allegedly beating a woman earlier this month. The victim told police the argument started at a bar and continued at the suspect’s home on September 10. Police responded to a report of a domestic dispute and altercation at a home on Bluewater Drive. A police report said arriving officers witnessed Marcus Romo, 31, beating the victim inside the home. Officers reportedly drew weapons and arrested Romo and noticed a busted chair, a smashed front window and lots of blood inside the home. The victim, police said, was sobbing…

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