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9th Annual Car and Cycle Show

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Kingman roadwork update

Andy Devine ADA project update – A full street closure of N. Second Street will be required for the continued construction of the Andy Devine Avenue ADA improvements project beginning Monday morning, January 13. N. Second St. from Beale St. to Andy Devine Ave. will be closed to through traffic for approximately two weeks. A detour route around the construction zone will be provided to motorists and pedestrians. The city would like to remind all travelling public to use caution when travelling through construction zones, and to obey all traffic signage. Robinson Avenue waterline extension Construction for the Robinson Avenue…

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The law is for good to those who obey it

On New Year’s Day, my wife Lynda and I, drove to Las Vegas to shop at our favorite store: Camping World™. On the trip over, and the return trip to Kingman, the traffic was heavy; and because of the celebration many had the night before, the police and state troopers were out in force. We encountered eight instances in which motorists were stopped for excessive speed. If you have ever received a speeding ticket, you know of the irritation. First, there is the embarrassment that comes from you own wrong-doing; second is the painfulness of the cost imposed; and third,…

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Master Plan community input meeting slated

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman Parks & Recreation Department is holding a community input meeting Thursday, January 23, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Centennial Park Community Center located at 3345 Harrison Street. The City of Kingman is seeking public input on community needs for Parks, Recreation, Golf and Trails. For more information regarding the community meeting, please call (928)757-7919. The city is conducting a facilities master plan to assess the condition and use of our facilities and programs. The focus is on the Centennial Park Community Center, trails, pools, golf course, recreation programs, parks and future parks….

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Marino named to NAU Dean’s List

Enzo Marino of Kingman has been named to the Northern Arizona University (NAU) Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 term. Enzo is a class of 2019 graduate from Lee Williams High School. After fielding over a dozen athletic scholarship offers for both track and football, Enzo decided to stay close to home and attend NAU, utilizing his excellent grades to receive a Lumberjack scholarship, giving him free tuition at NAU. He is majoring in Pre-Med/Biology and just completed his first semester, receiving Dean’s List recognition as a freshman.

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The Breaking Tree

A Short Story by Jack Mint William unfolded the buck knife and knelt in the grass behind his family’s homestead. He meant to carve the initials of the woman walking through his sixteen-year-old dreams. However, his knife could not cut the bark of the tree. He tried to start again the first initial of the girl he thought was the prettiest in his tiny, rural school. The bark seemed hard as stone. William went to the neighboring tree and carved Sue Ellen’s initials next to his without any problem. He thought it was strange but went to bed to dream…

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Façade improvement program seminar set

KINGMAN – For the City of Kingman Façade Improvement Program, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is bringing together the City of Kingman and DreamSpring, a nonprofit that makes business loans. The purpose of this training is to bridge the gap of knowledge and finances for the Façade Improvement Program. A representative from the City of Kingman will be on hand to answer questions about the program as well. The seminar will be held Thursday, Jan. 23 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Kingman Powerhouse Visitor Center, 120 W. Andy Devine Ave. There is no fee to attend, but pre-registration…

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