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Poetry by Whitney Etheridge

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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

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Matthew Wanner

It’s a Marine thing: Why Marines say “Semper Fi”

The following submission was published in the Winter edition of “Semper Fi”, the magazine of the Marine Corps League. It is authored by Kingman resident Terry Flanagan, Commandant, Dean W. Reiter Detachment 887. Some time ago, I pulled into a gas station, and as I exited my pickup, a voice was heard behind me: “Semper Fi.” As I turned to see who had used the term, a gentleman with a baseball cap that had the EGA and the word ‘Marine’, had just exited the vehicle behind me at the pumps. I will assume that he knew I had a connection…

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Gardening an option during protracted pandemic

MOHAVE COUNTY – Area residents can legally grow marijuana in their sheds and backyards this spring and summer. Joe Kinnear has been measuring interest at his indoor-outdoor gardening Bull Mountain Hydro store at 1750 Butler Avenue in north Kingman. “Oh man. Since Prop 207 passed, a lot of people are coming in. It’s not been overwhelming but it’s picked up. They want to cultivate their own cannabis,” Kinnear said. “I’m getting a lot of seniors coming in, surprisingly. Not only are they doing vegetable gardens but they’re really interested in cannabis now that it is legal.” Kinnear said gardening is…

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AFRW president to speak at KRW meeting

KINGMAN –  At its regular meeting on March 1, Kingman Republican Women (KRW) will host Cindy Casaus, President of the Arizona Federation of Republican Women (AFRW). Casaus will speak on the history and missions of AFRW as well as the National Organization and about how KRW is part of this three-tiered organization.  She will explain the benefits of being a member and how KRW member can get further engaged with the Federation and the political process in Arizona. A third-generation Arizonan, she has served as Secretary of the Maricopa County Republican Committee, 2nd Vice President and Treasurer of the Arizona…

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Mammoth business project eyes Kingman

KINGMAN – A Houston, Texas-based company that previously passed on Kingman and later pulled the plug on Casa Grande is once again eyeing northwest Arizona for a huge economic development project. The Mohave Daily News and District 1 Mohave County Sup. Travis Lingenfelter reported and confirmed that Nacero LLC is hunting for a site for a $6 billion zero-sulfur gas processing facility. “What I’ve been told by their board members is 3,500 construction jobs and then over 500 full time jobs with an average wage of 90 grand. Significant. Huge for Kingman,” Lingenfelter said. “On paper it looks great and…

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Mammoth business project eyes Kingman

KINGMAN – A Houston, Texas-based company that previously passed on Kingman and later pulled the plug on Casa Grande is once again eyeing northwest Arizona for a huge economic development project. The Mohave Daily News and District 1 Mohave County Sup. Travis Lingenfelter reported and confirmed that Nacero LLC is hunting for a site for a $6 billion zero-sulfur gas processing facility. “What I’ve been told by their board members is 3,500 construction jobs and then over 500 full time jobs with an average wage of 90 grand. Significant. Huge for Kingman,” Lingenfelter said. “On paper it looks great and…

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Special farmers market next Saturday

KINGMAN – Are you looking for something fun to do? Well do I have some news for you! The Kingman Farmers Market at Thunder-Rode is hosting a late Valentines market on Saturday, February 20 from 10 am to 2 pm. It’s never too late to get that perfect gift for your special someone while supporting local small businesses.It gets even better, we know times are tough right now and everyone could use a helping hand so we are hosting a “Love your Neighbor” food drive for the Kingman Food Bank, as well as a special raffle where you can win…

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