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Forgive and forget? Not in this world

Matthew Wanner3 years ago4 mins

Dear Editor, Some people try to forgive but they never forget. The people of Israel will never forget the October 7th massacre by Hamas which barbarically took the lives of over 1400 people. The goal of Israel now is to eliminate Hamas by whatever means it takes. In the process of Israel now avenging their rage, innocent civilian Palestinians are being killed by Israel’s aggression. Thousands are being killed. What is this doing to the minds of the Palestinians? Palestinians who survive Israel’s aggression will forever have an internal malice and hate toward Israel that will never be forgotten. Most likely…

Kingman City Council requests community input

Matthew Wanner3 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman Council is seeking citizen input on Kingman’s next City Manager. As the City Council prepares to recruit for this important leadership position, they would like to invite community members to share their insights on the top skills, traits, and characteristics our next City Manager should possess. Additionally, they’d love to hear your thoughts on the top priorities for the City Manager. If you would like to provide comments, please email our consultant, GovHR USA, at KingmanAZcitymanager@govhrusa.com by Monday, November 13. All comments received will be compiled and shared with the Council by the GovHR USA team during…

Community News

Desert Star Academy kicks off performance season

Matthew Wanner3 years ago4 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – “I haven’t met a group of kids who eat, sleep, and breathe drama,” like these kids, said Joshua Michel, Fine Arts Director and Mathematics Teacher for 6th-8th grades at Desert Star Academy. Desert Star Academy Middle School kicks off its performing arts season with “Beauty and the Beast” on Nov 10-11, 6:30 pm, from Mohave High School’s stage, 2251 Hwy 95, Bullhead City. The season includes “Elf Jr.” (December), “Frozen” (April), “Finding Nemo” (June), and “The Sound of Music” (July). “It’s crazy how dedicated they are in getting the production going,” added Michel. “We started rehearsing (‘Beauty…

Community News

Desert Star Academy kicks off performance season

Matthew Wanner3 years ago4 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – “I haven’t met a group of kids who eat, sleep, and breathe drama,” like these kids, said Joshua Michel, Fine Arts Director and Mathematics Teacher for 6th-8th grades at Desert Star Academy. Desert Star Academy Middle School kicks off its performing arts season with “Beauty and the Beast” on Nov 10-11, 6:30 pm, from Mohave High School’s stage, 2251 Hwy 95, Bullhead City. The season includes “Elf Jr.” (December), “Frozen” (April), “Finding Nemo” (June), and “The Sound of Music” (July). “It’s crazy how dedicated they are in getting the production going,” added Michel. “We started rehearsing (‘Beauty…

Court News

Life sentence imposed for homicide case

Matthew Wanner3 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – There was little drama at a Thursday, Nov. 2 sentencing hearing in a Bullhead City homicide case. A Mohave County Superior Court jury last month convicted Kenneth Petrone, 28, of first-degree murder for the Nov. 5, 2022 stabbing death of his stepson Jake Arredondo, 26. Punishment imposed by Judge Billy Sipe is mandated under Arizona law. “It is ordered that the defendant is sentenced to natural life in the Arizona Department of Corrections,” Sipe said. “He is not eligible for any release on any basis whatsoever. He does have to spend the rest of his life in…

Court News

Life sentence imposed for homicide case

Matthew Wanner3 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – There was little drama at a Thursday, Nov. 2 sentencing hearing in a Bullhead City homicide case. A Mohave County Superior Court jury last month convicted Kenneth Petrone, 28, of first-degree murder for the Nov. 5, 2022 stabbing death of his stepson Jake Arredondo, 26. Punishment imposed by Judge Billy Sipe is mandated under Arizona law. “It is ordered that the defendant is sentenced to natural life in the Arizona Department of Corrections,” Sipe said. “He is not eligible for any release on any basis whatsoever. He does have to spend the rest of his life in…

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Forgive and forget? Not in this world

Kingman City Council requests community input

Desert Star Academy kicks off performance season

Desert Star Academy kicks off performance season

Life sentence imposed for homicide case

Life sentence imposed for homicide case

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