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900 classic cars filled downtown Kingman for 37th Annual

KINGMAN — If you were anywhere near Beale

Mahjong: Keeping the mind sharp

KINGMAN – Does Mahjong improve memory? Clinical evidence strongly

9th Annual Car and Cycle Show

KINGMAN – Journey Church will be hosting a

Road rage shooting near Kingman Walgreens yields mandatory

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Bullhead City sting nets another sex predator prison

BULLHEAD CITY — Another man snared in a

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Grief and loss support group meets

KINGMAN Come and join White Cliffs Assisted Living Center for a monthly “Grief and Loss Support Group” on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. These are group meetings to provide support to those who are struggling with issues related to grief and loss. People are there to listen and provide support when you need it. Support Groups are led by the Pastor Paul Pitts of Living Waters Hospice. The group meets every third Wednesday of the month. White Cliffs Assisted Living Center is located at 3600 Peterson Rd., and meetings are held in the Chapel/Theater room. For more information call…

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Community exhibition ‘Arizona’ will feature local artists

KINGMAN – The ArtHub and Kingman Center for the Arts will present a community art show titled “Arizona” at the ArtHub, 402 E. Beale Street. Dates run January 7 through February 15. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show features art created by local artists from Mohave County. An opening show reception and meet the artist event will take place on Saturday, January 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the ArtHub. This event is open to the public. Additionally, an artist lecture given by local artist Jim Federico will be given on January…

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Because we are all dreamers

Dear Editor, Recently the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that could result in me being kicked out of the only country I have ever known.  On January 29th a musical called ¡Americano! opens at The Phoenix Theatre Company based on my life’s story.  It is a strange time to be me. It is a strange time for many, including those who want to be Americans. Who are Americans.  My story is this. Inspired by the horrific tragedy of 9/11 I spent the next several years wanting one thing:  to be a Marine. So on my 18th birthday I went…

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Central at Southern closed today

KINGMAN – A contractor will be closing Central Avenue at Southern Ave., to complete a sewer line installation on Central Ave. Additionally they will be completing the water line connection in Southern Ave. which will require full flagging operations. The closure and restrictions began this morning, January 6 at 6:00 a.m. and go through Friday, January 10 at 6:00 p.m. Up-to-date street closures and restrictions can be found on the City of Kingman’s engineering website page of Geographic Information Systems (Interactive Maps): https://www.cityofkingman.gov/government/departments/engineering/gis

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CRUHSD classes released early today for staff training

BULLHEAD CITY / MOHAVE VALLEY – When local public school classes resume today, Monday, January 6, there will be an early release day for the Colorado River Union High School District.  All three CRUHSD campuses – Mohave, River Valley and CRUHSD Academy High Schools – will dismiss classes at 1:00 p.m.  Faculty and administrators will be in training that afternoon.  School bus schedules will be adjusted accordingly. Notices to parents and guardians began going out before the schools’ winter break began. CRUHSD Superintendent Todd Flora will also hold his monthly community roundtable forum that night from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00…

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Mayor to shred ribbon with McCulloch chainsaw at memorial dedication

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The public is invited to a January 11th Memorial Lighthouse dedication in Lake Havasu City that will honor chainsaw mogul and engineering entrepreneurs Robert P. McCulloch and Cornelius Vanderbilt “CV” Wood. They are credited as founders of Lake Havasu City and for relocating the famed London Bridge from Europe to Arizona. Other achievements include McCulloch’s aircraft designs and Wood’s early design involvement with Disneyland.  McCulloch and Wood family representatives agree, Robert and Cornelius would be proud of the success their vision of a city in the desert continues to achieve. Mayor Cal Sheehy, along with local…

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