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Covid -19:Walking in the wilderness

Matthew Wanner6 years ago3 mins

Dear Editor, Most of America has been addled from our normal lifestyle. Today, we aren’t for sure what normal is anymore. Covid-19 has been and is like a walk in a wilderness where we have never ventured before. While we are wandering through this new wilderness in our lifetime here are some suggestions for you. Use your telephone or facetime every chance you have. Put voices or even faces with voices in your life. Reacquaint yourself with some old friends or make some new friends. We live in a texting, messaging age. Messaging is good but a real voice and even…

Community News

City Encourages Community to “Light it Blue”

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 mins

-Free Ribbons Available at Main City Complex- KINGMAN, Ariz. –The City of Kingman is encouraging the community to support the statewide “Light Arizona Blue” (#LightAZBlue) initiative, by giving away free blue ribbons, of varying sizes, to the first140 people who visit the city complex. Beginning Tuesday April 28 at 7:00 a.m., there will be a box of blue ribbons in front of the main city complex entrance, located on Spring Street. City team members ask that people limit one ribbon per household, in order to show their support for this important, statewide initiative. “This can be a small, visible gesture…

Opinion

Cactus needles really feel like needles!

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 mins

Dear Editor, As we continue in our self-quarantine, my determination to get a green thumb, no matter what, has begun to wear thin. I have several cactus that have been in the front yard of our house for years. Although beautiful, they have been a real stickler (literally) for our precious baby dog, Diego. His daily routine included chasing doves, rabbits, quail, trucks, horses and people. His all time favorite, rabbits. These guys are fast and have sought refuge under these beautiful cactus in which he makes a head first dive to try and catch them. Then, we spend hours…

Community News

BNSF to close Fourth St crossing

Matthew Wanner6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Due to BNSF doing track maintenance on the 4th street railroad crossing beginning April 28, 2020, at 6:00 a.m. through April 29, 2020, at 6:-00 pm., the crossing will be closed to traffic.

Dolan Springs fire chief arrested, charged with domestic violence

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

DOLAN SPRINGS – A tiny fire district headquartered in the rural community of Dolan Springs is under new leadership while its fire chief has been suspended following his arrest. It was announced late Monday morning that firefighter/paramedic Steve Winn is serving as acting Chief of the Lake Mohave Ranchos Fire District (LMRFD). Chief Timothy Dean Bonnee, 40, Kingman, was placed on paid administrative last Friday by virtue of a 4-0 vote during an emergency meeting of the LMRFD governing board.Bonnee was arrested last Thursday for misdemeanor assault and disorderly conduct charges. Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a physical altercation…

Community News

AZGFD urges safe boating practices

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 mins

With summer weather just around the corner, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) knows that boaters will take advantage of water recreation on open waters throughout the Grand Canyon State. Boaters should not only practice regular safety regulations, but continue to follow social distancing while on the water. Social distancing while boating means: Only boat with members of your household (no guests) Keep your distance when at the fuel dock or ramp Do not raft off any other boats Do not invite guests on your boat Do not dock or beach your boat near others In addition to…

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Covid -19:Walking in the wilderness

City Encourages Community to “Light it Blue”

Cactus needles really feel like needles!

BNSF to close Fourth St crossing

Dolan Springs fire chief arrested, charged with domestic violence

AZGFD urges safe boating practices

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