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Poetry by Whitney Etheridge

Yo my name is Whitney  A 2 syllable

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MEC awards $10,000 in educational scholarships

BULLHEAD, Ariz. – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is proud

Kingman Fall Academy open for registration

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The City of Kingman is

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LBRW meeting Sept. 14

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The monthly London

Movie at the Park is Aug. 21

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Bring your blankets, chairs and

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Monte gets ten years for child porn involvement

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – A Bullhead City man

Thank you for reading The Standard newspaper online!

Matthew Wanner

Saluzzo makes WWII presentation

Local military historian Tom Saluzzo recently gave a public presentation about the history of the Kingman Army Airfield during World War II.† The presentation was held at the downtown Kingman MCC facility.† To see some of Tom’s extensive collection of WWII memorabilia, stop by his workplace at Pawn World II on Northern Ave. and check out the wall displays.† Stay tuned to the MCC Community Education webpage calendar for future military history presentations by Tom†(Courtesy photo by T. Merrill, TSgt, USAFR Ret.).

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Feely competes in Albright NCAA Fall Athletics

Omare Feely of Lake Havasu City, is a member of the NCAA Division III football team at Albright College this fall. A graduate of Lake Havasu High School, Feely is studying Sociology: Criminology at Albright. More than a third of Albright students participate on one of the college’s 24 varsity sports teams, including cross country, esports, field hockey, football, golf, soccer, tennis and volleyball in the fall. The red and white Albright Lions are part of the historic Division III, Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC). An additional 10% of students participate in club and/or intramural sports. The college’s athletic facilities include…

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Margaritaville

I saw Jimmy Buffet in concert. I can’t say when, but I can say where—in Margaritaville. Like so many fans enjoying the show, so was I. What I remember were scores of people dancing, wearing tropical hats, and generally being friendly to one another. It was a party, and everyone was invited. We were there for Jimmy and Jimmy was there for us. This was and is the connection we share with music, personalities, and gatherings. For a few moments, we are away from the office, away from our responsibilities, and away from our burdens. We sing along with the…

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Mello, Kentch to speak at MRF meeting

KINGMAN – The public is invited to the Mohave Republican Forum (MRF) meeting on Wednesday, October 11, at 5:30 p.m. with guest speakers Sue Ann Mello, Mohave County Treasurer, and Jeanne Kentch, Mohave County Assessor. Mello and Kentch are both candidates for reelection in 2024. MRF meetings are held at the Kathryn Heidenreich Adult Center, 1776 Airway Ave. #B. The meeting room should be open by 4:30 p.m. and the program begins at 5:30 p.m. Bottled water will be available and sodas/drinks from a vending machine will also be available. No food will be provided. For those desiring to eat…

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Mello, Kentch to speak at MRF meeting

KINGMAN – The public is invited to the Mohave Republican Forum (MRF) meeting on Wednesday, October 11, at 5:30 p.m. with guest speakers Sue Ann Mello, Mohave County Treasurer, and Jeanne Kentch, Mohave County Assessor. Mello and Kentch are both candidates for reelection in 2024. MRF meetings are held at the Kathryn Heidenreich Adult Center, 1776 Airway Ave. #B. The meeting room should be open by 4:30 p.m. and the program begins at 5:30 p.m. Bottled water will be available and sodas/drinks from a vending machine will also be available. No food will be provided. For those desiring to eat…

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Gas leak under street discovered

LAKE HAVASU CITY – At approximately 10:40 a.m. on Monday, October 2, a natural gas leak was reported by Unisource in the 2400 block of S. Palo Verde. Unisource discovered a gas leak under the street and immediately shut down S. Palo Verde for safety. Crews from both Unisource and Lake Havasu Fire Department monitored the area and evacuated any affected residents. Fire Department crews remained on scene for approximately four hours while Unisource secured the leak. Lake Havasu Police and Street Departments assisted with traffic control and detoured drivers away from the hazard zone.

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