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One man’s friend is another man’s foe

Dear Editor, In this month of September 2026

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KINGMAN, Ariz. – A Bullhead City man who

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Matthew Wanner

P&Z rejects hydrogen production request

MOHAVE COUNTY – Overwhelming opposition was sometimes fiercely expressed during a raucous public hearing before the Mohave County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend that the Board of Supervisors deny overlay zoning requested for a renewable energy project about 19 miles north of Kingman. Chairman LaJuanna Gillette repeatedly pounded her gavel and admonished the crowd against clapping and jeering as she struggled to maintain control of Wednesday’s Commission meeting in downtown Kingman. Gillette again shouted at the audience to end its applause after the Commission approved her motion to recommend that the request be rejected. Speakers from various Mohave…

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Spraying in Mohave Valley area on Tuesday night

MOHAVE VALLEY – Mosquito surveillance conducted this week in Mohave Valley by the Mohave County Department of Public Health Environmental Health Division (MCDPH-EHD) revealed the following locations below that met the protocol to conduct mosquito fogging. The MCDPH-EHD uses the CDC’s recommended matrix to guide when to fog. FOGGING:  Adult  mosquito  control  application  will take place on Tuesday,  September 19th, beginning after 8:00 pm, weather permitting. Baron Pest Control was awarded the contract to provide fogging services within Mohave County and will conduct the ground fogging application. Areas to be fogged include the following: Willow Rd south to Laguna Rd, east and west between Mohave Valley Hwy and Mountain View Rd.•    Willow Rd north to King St and east and west from Boundary Peak to Aquarius Dr. The  adulticide being   used  is  MasterLine Kontrol 4-4.  The  National Pesticide Information Center says  this  is an  insecticide  registered  for  use against mosquitoes made from pyrethrins. Pyrethrins are insecticides that are derived from the extract of chrysanthemum flowers. Products containing pyrethrins include indoor bug bombs, human head lice treatments, and pet flea sprays. PRECAUTIONS: The Environmental Protection Agency recommends the following steps to help reduce possible exposure to insecticides during spraying: •    Whenever possible,…

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Spraying in Mohave Valley area on Tuesday night

MOHAVE VALLEY – Mosquito surveillance conducted this week in Mohave Valley by the Mohave County Department of Public Health Environmental Health Division (MCDPH-EHD) revealed the following locations below that met the protocol to conduct mosquito fogging. The MCDPH-EHD uses the CDC’s recommended matrix to guide when to fog. FOGGING:  Adult  mosquito  control  application  will take place on Tuesday,  September 19th, beginning after 8:00 pm, weather permitting. Baron Pest Control was awarded the contract to provide fogging services within Mohave County and will conduct the ground fogging application. Areas to be fogged include the following: Willow Rd south to Laguna Rd, east and west between Mohave Valley Hwy and Mountain View Rd.•    Willow Rd north to King St and east and west from Boundary Peak to Aquarius Dr. The  adulticide being   used  is  MasterLine Kontrol 4-4.  The  National Pesticide Information Center says  this  is an  insecticide  registered  for  use against mosquitoes made from pyrethrins. Pyrethrins are insecticides that are derived from the extract of chrysanthemum flowers. Products containing pyrethrins include indoor bug bombs, human head lice treatments, and pet flea sprays. PRECAUTIONS: The Environmental Protection Agency recommends the following steps to help reduce possible exposure to insecticides during spraying: •    Whenever possible,…

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Jesus’ Compassion

In my last article I wrote about the difference between religion and having a relationship with Jesus. Over my next several articles I want to explain in greater detail what it means to have a relationship with Jesus. The first thing I want to look at is Jesus’ compassion. As a pastor of a church that is mainly senior adults, I spend a lot of time praying for people who struggle with their health, visiting people in the hospital or on home hospice. I’ve written in my articles before that I’ve struggled with my own health issues for over 15…

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Food bank needs your donations

Dear Editor, We need your help for the holidays! Hunger is one of the greatest threats to our community. But you can help! Every dollar you donate provides help for your neighbors. Together, we can ease hunger in the Kingman Area. Please consider making a donation NOW! You can help a family have a more joyous holiday Donate $50 to provide a holiday dinner with a turkey and all the fixings for a Family in Need. During the holiday season, we thank our sponsors, partners, and donors for loving and helping our local community. Your donations big or small add…

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BLM seeks public comment on proposed wild burro management plan in western Arizona 

KINGMAN, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public comment period for an environmental assessment that analyzes a 10-year plan to remove excess wild burros and implement herd fertility controls in and near the Alamo, Big Sandy and Havasu herd management areas south of Kingman, collectively known as the Three Rivers Complex. The comment period will close Oct. 11, 2023.  “We are committed to maintaining a healthy population of wild burros in the Three Rivers Complex, as well as being a good neighbor to the communities we serve,” said Kingman Field Manager Amanda Dodson. “The proposed plan will help us ensure healthy…

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