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A Short Story: Hubris of Bunnies

Matthew Wanner5 years ago3 mins

By Jack Mint Push yourself, Harriet, there’s no tortoise in this race to beat you. Her heart beat as fast as a plucked guitar string as she gained on Fiona Fox. Fiona snapped her teeth Harriet playfully. “If I pass you later, Hare, you better watch out.” Through the flapping noise the paper number 106 made on her back, she heard Fiona shout, “Don’t fall asleep this time!” Harriet leaned more into her run across the desert as if the wind could whip those words out of her long ears. It could for a moment. The repetition of her feet…

Servicemembers relax at Veteran’s Treatment Court picnic

Matthew Wanner5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The men were part of the roughly 40 military veterans, Kingman Veterans Treatment Court staff, their friends and family members spent Saturday afternoon mingling and playing during the treatment court’s annual picnic at Firefighters Memorial Park. Carman and Mestayer were the picnic’s cornhole tournament champions. Judge Singer presides over the treatment court which started in 2015 and is specifically tailored to help veterans with legal issues within the criminal justice system. The treatment court often organizes hikes to bring the veteran community together. To get involved as a mentor (veteran status required) or as a member the Veterans…

Servicemembers relax at Veteran’s Treatment Court picnic

Matthew Wanner5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The men were part of the roughly 40 military veterans, Kingman Veterans Treatment Court staff, their friends and family members spent Saturday afternoon mingling and playing during the treatment court’s annual picnic at Firefighters Memorial Park. Carman and Mestayer were the picnic’s cornhole tournament champions. Judge Singer presides over the treatment court which started in 2015 and is specifically tailored to help veterans with legal issues within the criminal justice system. The treatment court often organizes hikes to bring the veteran community together. To get involved as a mentor (veteran status required) or as a member the Veterans…

Multiagency river training held

Matthew Wanner5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Fire Department participated in a multiagency river rescue training Monday morning, May 17, along the Colorado River. The annual training allows surrounding agencies to come together and perform several different river rescue scenarios. The training includes two Department of Public Safety (DPS) helicopters used to complete four various rescue operations and or revolutions. Having the opportunity to participate in this type of multiagency training is beneficial to our first responders and the community we serve.

Democratic Picnic in the Park

Matthew Wanner5 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The Mohave County Democratic Picnic will be held Saturday, May 22 from noon to 4 p.m. at Metcalfe Park in downtown Kingman. There will be a barbecue lunch available for $20 per person. Kids under 12 are free. There will also be live music and prizes. For tickets or information call 928-753-0006, 928-279-5720, 928-279-4489, or 928-230-4931, or visit their office at 212B N. Fifth St.

City Council meeting cancelled due to internet disruption

Matthew Wanner5 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Communication disruption prompted postponement of Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Kingman City council. Mayor Jen Miles said sporadic cell phone and internet service made it impossible to conduct the meeting that was scheduled to start at 5:00 p.m. City officials were informed that a fire damaged fiber optic cables that resulted in the outage that the Mayor said lasted about an hour. Miles said no special meeting will be required and that items from the postponed session can be carried over to the June 1 council meeting.

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A Short Story: Hubris of Bunnies

Servicemembers relax at Veteran’s Treatment Court picnic

Servicemembers relax at Veteran’s Treatment Court picnic

Multiagency river training held

Democratic Picnic in the Park

City Council meeting cancelled due to internet disruption

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