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Teen sought in drive-by shooting

BULLHEAD CITY – A teenager is wanted for questioning for his alleged involvement in a January 3 drive-by shooting incident in Bullhead City. The suspect is identified as Zachary Brooks, 19. Spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said Bullhead City police officers responded after witnesses reported shots were fired from a grey Ford Mustang at an apartment in the 400 block of River Glen Drive. No one was inside the apartment and there were no injuries. The unoccupied suspect vehicle was located on Lee Avenue a short time after the gunfire. Fromelt said one 9mm shell casing was located in the vehicle and…

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Roseborough named to Dean’s List at Belmont University

Caitlyn Roseborough from Golden Valley qualified for the Fall 2019 Dean’s List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Approximately 38 percent of Belmont’s 8,481 students qualified for the Fall 2019 Dean’s List. Belmont Provost Dr. Thomas Burns said, “This achievement for the fall semester indicates that these students have placed a high priority on their work at Belmont and have invested time and energy in their studies. It is our strong belief that consistent application in this manner…

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Castlerock Road waterline replacement

Lane restrictions and closures in effect KINGMAN – Construction for the Castlerock Road waterline replacement, between Andy Devine Avenue and Gordon Drive began Monday, January 6. There will be lane restrictions and street closures along this section through April. During this project, all businesses will remain open and accessible during regular business hours. No water service delays or disruptions are scheduled to take place during business hours. This project is to improve water flow to existing water customers. Plagued for years with leaks and breaks, these water lines cause loss of revenues and overall inefficiencies for the motoring public, local…

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Castlerock Road waterline replacement

Lane restrictions and closures in effect KINGMAN – Construction for the Castlerock Road waterline replacement, between Andy Devine Avenue and Gordon Drive began Monday, January 6. There will be lane restrictions and street closures along this section through April. During this project, all businesses will remain open and accessible during regular business hours. No water service delays or disruptions are scheduled to take place during business hours. This project is to improve water flow to existing water customers. Plagued for years with leaks and breaks, these water lines cause loss of revenues and overall inefficiencies for the motoring public, local…

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Marine Corps League fundraiser shotgun winner

Kingman Marine Corps League Commandant Terry Flanagan (center) held the drawing for a Beretta Outlander shotgun at Murphy’ s Gun Show on Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Mohave County Fairgrounds. Assisting in drawing the winning ticket were  Ann Marie Ward (right) and Combat Veterans MC Association President Bob “Panhead” Farmer (left).The winner was Shawn Aafedt. Shawn is the father of one of a Kingman Young Marine. Should the name sound familiar it is because Shawn’s father won the AR that was raffled off last year. The next raffle will be a pistol; can they make it three for three in…

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Rachel’s New Tradition

By Jack Mint EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is part of a series of short stories written by local thespian Jack Mint. Mint submits stories for writing contest with NYC Midnight, who hosts short-story and screenplay contests nationally where writers are tasked with writing and submitting a story in 24 hours. Others writers interested in participating in the contest can go to nycmidnight.com. Rachel had signed up for a new tradition of one hundred sun salutations to conclude the new year. On the fifteenth downward dog, she farted so loud the sound echoed around the yoga studio. She imagined the face…

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