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Community meeting slated for new transitional housing facility

Matthew Wanner3 years ago3 mins

KINGMAN – Some citizens are expressing concern as Catholic Charities of Arizona plans to renovate a dilapidated motel property to operate as a transitional housing facility in Kingman. The organization secured a $4.5-million grant to purchase and rehabilitate the Route 66 Motel located at 2939 E. Andy Devine Avenue for its Housing for Hope Joshua Tree program for those experiencing extreme poverty and homelessness. “Housing insecurity has grown considerably in recent years, in particular in rural northern Arizona communities,” Housing for Hope Executive Director Steve Capobres, said in a news release. “In response to that crisis, we are placing an increased…

Fulton accepted at Palmer College of Chiropractic

Matthew Wanner3 years ago1 mins

Barret Fulton of Kingman, has been accepted for enrollment for the 2023 summer trimester in the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa. Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, Iowa; San Jose, California; and Port Orange, Florida.

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Local pro-Israel rally ends peacefully

Matthew Wanner3 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Kingman police report a pro-Israel support rally concluded peacefully at Locomotive Park Tuesday afternoon. Demonstrators with placards earned horn honks as traffic passed between the Park and the Powerhouse Visitor’s Center in downtown Kingman. About 20 people participated at the start of the rally that began at noon. Deputy Police Chief Joel Freed said the crowd peaked at about 50 people and that there was no sign of pro-Palestinian counter demonstrators in or around the park.

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Gem & Mineral Show offered early holiday shopping

Matthew Wanner3 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Gem and Mineral Society showcased artistic and creative designs with their annual 53rd Gem and Mineral Show. The two-day event was on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11 and 12 at the Aquatic Center with more than 40 vendors and plenty of gift selections just in time for the holiday season. The society has a retail store located inside the Lake Havasu Museum of History which is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Professional artists provided slabs, fossils, unique minerals, and beautiful jewelry. Hourly raffles were available along with door prizes, and games…

Fatality on Fed-Ex property a mystery

Matthew Wanner3 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – A workplace fatality recently occurred at the Kingman Airport Industrial Park, but information is pretty scarce beyond that. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) confirms it is investigating the fatality on Fed-Ex property on Tuesday, Nov. 14. OSHA spokesman Trevor Laky said he can provide no information other than it is investigating the incident. Spokesman Anita Mortensen said one or more members of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the airport, but deferred all questions to OSHA. Acting Chief Don Dallman said Northern Arizona Fire District personnel responded to a call at 2:34 p.m., but…

Fatality on Fed-Ex property a mystery

Matthew Wanner3 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – A workplace fatality recently occurred at the Kingman Airport Industrial Park, but information is pretty scarce beyond that. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) confirms it is investigating the fatality on Fed-Ex property on Tuesday, Nov. 14. OSHA spokesman Trevor Laky said he can provide no information other than it is investigating the incident. Spokesman Anita Mortensen said one or more members of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the airport, but deferred all questions to OSHA. Acting Chief Don Dallman said Northern Arizona Fire District personnel responded to a call at 2:34 p.m., but…

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Community meeting slated for new transitional housing facility

Fulton accepted at Palmer College of Chiropractic

Local pro-Israel rally ends peacefully

Gem & Mineral Show offered early holiday shopping

Fatality on Fed-Ex property a mystery

Fatality on Fed-Ex property a mystery

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