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Dear Editor, As of today we’ve never had

Monsoon Madness saw over 100 racers in Kingman

KINGMAN, Ariz. – More than 132 racers competed

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KINGMAN, Ariz. – A young Lake Havasu City

Republican Andy Biggs campaigned in Kingman Saturday 

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Several Republican and local politicians

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Bud Mickel performs for Summer Concert Series

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Sounds of Kingman will be

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Life’s adverse situations can be praiseworthy

Several years ago, I dropped something on the

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Tax reform town hall planned

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County officials continue to measure public support for a proposal to reduce the primary property tax, but collect roughly the same amount of revenue by increasing the sales tax by one quarter cent. Supervisors Jean Bishop and Travis Lingenfelter invite interested citizens to a Wednesday town hall that will provide information and opportunity to pose questions. Adoption of the tax reform package requires unanimous support from the five-member board. County Finance Director Coral Loyd and Assessor Jeanne Kentch will be on hand for the town hall in the Board of Supervisors Auditorium in the Administration building…

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Veterans Resource Fair June 25

BULLHEAD CITY – The JAVC and VFW District #8 are collaborating to bring a Veterans Resource Fair to Bullhead City on Friday June 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a 9:00 a.m. registration time. The Fair will be held at the Suddenlink Community Center gymnasium, 2380 Suddenlink Way. The Bullhead City Transit stops at the Suddenlink Center at 22 minutes after the hour. Transportation requests are to be made through info@javc.org by Tuesday, June 22. They now have a shuttle available for pick-ups.  There are currently no COVID-19 restrictions at the Center but wearing a mask will not be discouraged….

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Excessive Heat Warning; cooling stations in place

MOHAVE COUNTY – The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Mohave County today through next Saturday.The desert heat can be very dangerous. Please stay out of the sun and drink plenty of water, even if you’re not thirsty to stay hydrated. Avoid outdoor activities, or limit them for the early morning or evening hours. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light, loose fitting clothing. Take the time to check on loved ones, elderly neighbors and pay extra attention to children and pets during this excessive heat warning.IN KINGMAN:Temporary cooling stations…

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Riverside Pharmacy opens

The Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate the grand opening of Riverside Pharmacy in Bullhead City this week. Riverside Pharmacy is a locally owned independent pharmacy with over 15 years’ experience in the community. Among those attending and pictured are Owner Cariappa and Tech Shannon Reed, Mayor Brady, Council Member Dr. Zehri, Chamber Ambassadors, Board Members, and staff including John Hassett, Ellen Brown, Todd Levitt, Mary Schramm, Gregg Eidsness, Jeanette McCartney, Amanda Wallace, Yvette Pursley, Chrissy Walla, Larry Tunforss, Tristan Johnson, Terri Sponder, Katrina Faulks and Nicole Diaz. The business is located at 2410 Hwy 95, Bullhead City, AZ…

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Riverside Pharmacy opens

The Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate the grand opening of Riverside Pharmacy in Bullhead City this week. Riverside Pharmacy is a locally owned independent pharmacy with over 15 years’ experience in the community. Among those attending and pictured are Owner Cariappa and Tech Shannon Reed, Mayor Brady, Council Member Dr. Zehri, Chamber Ambassadors, Board Members, and staff including John Hassett, Ellen Brown, Todd Levitt, Mary Schramm, Gregg Eidsness, Jeanette McCartney, Amanda Wallace, Yvette Pursley, Chrissy Walla, Larry Tunforss, Tristan Johnson, Terri Sponder, Katrina Faulks and Nicole Diaz. The business is located at 2410 Hwy 95, Bullhead City, AZ…

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JC Penney leaves empty retail space

KINGMAN – The Mesa company that manages the old Safeway shopping plaza along Stockton Hill Rd. in Kingman is looking for a new tenant following the recent closure of the JC Penney store. Property manager Brett Borg said he is also continuing to work to fill the space formerly occupied by Hastings. Meantime, construction is underway for a Bank of America ATM just north of the Safeway fuel station. Borg said an agreement to develop a Riliberto’s restaurant in the same parking lot fell apart. “The Mexican restaurant deal did happen for a lot of reasons,” Borg said. “It basically…

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