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Looking at the Whole Picture

Dear Editor, A recent editorial in this newspaper

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Boothe gets one year for Smiths parking lot

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A fight that escalated to

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20th Annual Walk Away from Drugs Rescheduled for

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The 20th Annual Walk Away

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Gary Brown

With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we share

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Lake Havasu City launches community survey for Parks

LAKE HAVASU CITY —Lake Havasu City is inviting

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Matthew Wanner

Consider Cancer Care Unit for contributions

Dear Editor, If anyone thinks tolerating this epidemic during the last seven months has been challenging, try adding a cancer diagnosis to the picture. Those dealing with this horrible disease have many stressful factors to consider, with medical and unexpected bills close to the top of that list. Bring Kingman Cancer Care Unit to the rescue!!! This group’s entire focus is to provide financial assistance to cancer patients during their treatment and recovery. Cancer has affected most folks in one way or another, and we are honored to be able to lessen the burden to any person in our area,…

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Water main repair notice

LAKE HAVASU CITY – In an effort to continue to provide safe and secure water service to the community, Lake Havasu City announces the scheduled repair of a water main on London Bridge Road at S. Palo Verde Boulevard on Tuesday, September 22. Southbound London Bridge Road will be closed at S. Palo Verde during the work which is scheduled to occur between 5a.m. and 3p.m. subject to weather and other conditions. Both left turn traffic from S. Palo Verde to London Bridge Road and southbound London Bridge Road traffic at S. Palo Verde will be prohibited. Southbound traffic will…

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Drought concern persists for southwest

WASHINGTON – Modeling results for the Colorado River Basin operations released today by the Bureau of Reclamation indicate continued drought and an increased chance of potential water shortages by 2025. The Colorado River Basin is in its 21st year of an extended drought. As reservoir levels decline, Lake Powell and Lake Mead operations are potentially impacted. The Colorado River Simulation System modeling results, released at least three times per year, provide water managers with information needed to plan accordingly for the future. “Reclamation’s technical experts provide leading-edge scientific modeling which helps Colorado River water managers make their operational decisions,” said…

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Mask recall afoot in Kingman

KINGMAN -The City of Kingman’s coronavirus-related mask mandate has prompted a recall campaign targeting the mayor and three city council members. James Coffman said he pulled papers Monday seeking the ouster of Mayor Jen Miles and that his father has followed through Thursday with a secondary effort proposing the recall of Council members Jamie Scott Stehly, SueAnn Mello Keener and Ken Watkins. Coffman said the elected officials should be shown the door for their “abuse of power” in stripping citizens of their liberty by supporting keeping the mask mandate in effect until further review during the October 20 council meeting….

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UniSource extends hold on service disconnections, late fees through end of 2020

MOHAVE COUNTY – UniSource Energy Services is extending its suspension of service disconnections and late fees for nonpayment through the end of the year to provide additional flexibility for customers facing financial hardship during the coronavirus pandemic. UniSource began its voluntary suspension in March in response to the public health crisis. Since then, the company has provided payment extensions, enrollment in short-term assistance and bill discount programs for qualifying limited-income customers. UniSource and sister company Tucson Electric Power also donated a combined $1 million to bill payment assistance and other coronavirus relief efforts in communities across Arizona. UniSource’s voluntary suspension…

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Bullhead City’s 2020 Census weekend

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead is partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to host Census 2020 Weekend Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19 at Smith’s Drug & Food, Southern Maid Donuts, Donuts to Go and Best Buy Market. If you have not completed your 2020 Census swing by one of the Census 2020 Weekend booths and let the friendly and helpful Census staff assist you and receive complimentary goodies. If you like coffee and donuts swing by Southern Maid Donuts or Donuts to Go from 6am to 9am Friday or Saturday and get a free cup of…

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