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Dear Editor, World Elephant Day is August 12,

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Reduced water releases at Davis Dam today

Due to recent rainstorms and lower than expected water demand in southern California and Arizona, the Bureau of Reclamation is temporarily reducing water releases from Davis Dam, north of Laughlin, Nevada, on the lower Colorado River. The lower releases are necessary to maintain a safe water surface elevation at Lake Havasu. Beginning Friday, Feb. 2, hourly releases from Davis Dam, will be reduced to approximately 2,300 cubic feet per second. These lower releases are scheduled from midnight through 8 a.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) but may be extended depending on existing system conditions. The lower overnight flows will likely continue…

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MRF to host candidates for Dist 4 Supe seat

KINGMAN – The public is invited to the Mohave Republican Forum (MRF) dinner meeting on Wednesday eening, February 14, at 5:30 p.m, with Gilbert Smaby, Jennifer Esposito, Marcus Neal, William Andrews and Don Martin, candidates for Mohave County Board of Supervisors District 4, each who will be speaking and answering questions.  The person who is elected to the Board of Supervisors, District 4 is important for many reasons including the wide scope of determinations made by the Board which affects County residents and the cities including matters effecting water resources, county roads, property interests, health, economic development, county well-being and quality of life…

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‘Dailey show’ results in arrest

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A Lake Havasu City man admitted he detonated a box of fireworks at the front entrance of the Lake Havasu City Police Department (LHCPD) early in the new year. Surveillance cameras at the facility located at 2360 McCulloch Boulevard captured much of the event, according to police reports. No one was hurt in the incident documented by video footage the evening of Jan. 2. Report narratives by two officers reveal a black Chevy Tahoe arrived about 8:27 p.m. and was parked in front of the main entrance to the LHCPD. One report said a middle-age white…

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Peace demonstrations suspended due to weather

Dear Editor, Typically there is a 4 to 4:30 p.m.  support Ukraine Peace Vigil at Locomotive Park here in Kingman on the first of each month. However, due to inclement weather conditions such as cold, wind and rain, the heat dome this past summer, and health challenges and this scheduled peace vigil  has been disrupted since last summer.  Rain, cold temps and wind are in the forecast for Feb. as well. Further, not only are these peace vigils for Ukraine …. but also sadly military actions have recently erupted globally.  Peace activists  will stand in solidarity for each affected area.  When the weather and…

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MCC and Area Chambers encourage businesses and others to utilize classes in the Workforce Excellence Series

MOHAVE COUNTY –  Mohave Community College’s Workforce Excellence Series is actively recruiting participants for the upcoming spring semester, with a dedicated goal to enhance and elevate the local workforce.  Courses are held on the College campuses and at several local Chambers of Commerce. Workforce Excellence Series representatives recently held information sessions at the Bullhead City, Kingman and Lake Havasu City chambers. Series Facilitator Ruth Hellams, who helped the College develop a number of Workforce Excellence courses, opened the presentations by addressing the importance of attracting and retaining employees in Mohave County. “In Mohave County, it is imperative that we collectively work…

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MCC and Area Chambers encourage businesses and others to utilize classes in the Workforce Excellence Series

MOHAVE COUNTY –  Mohave Community College’s Workforce Excellence Series is actively recruiting participants for the upcoming spring semester, with a dedicated goal to enhance and elevate the local workforce.  Courses are held on the College campuses and at several local Chambers of Commerce. Workforce Excellence Series representatives recently held information sessions at the Bullhead City, Kingman and Lake Havasu City chambers. Series Facilitator Ruth Hellams, who helped the College develop a number of Workforce Excellence courses, opened the presentations by addressing the importance of attracting and retaining employees in Mohave County. “In Mohave County, it is imperative that we collectively work…

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