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Three receive ‘golden grabber’ awards

MOHAVE COUNTY – Three citizens were presented appreciation certificates and “golden grabber” trash pickers at the January 6 Mohave County Board of Supervisors meeting in recognition of their exhaustive efforts in collecting illegally dumped debris in the desert. Board Chairman Jean Bishop and Todd Davison, head of the Mohave County Environmental Clean-up Enforcement (ERACE) unit thanked Wayne Hollins, William Tilwillinger and Mark Schmiedeke. Hollins helped found the Golden Valley Cactus Cleaners group about five years ago, while Tilwillinger oversees the Cactus Cleaners group in Dolan Springs. Schmiedeke helps the Golden Valley volunteers and also patrols roadways collecting litter on his…

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Mohave County roadwork update

The citizens of Mohave County can expect the following activity from Mohave County Public Works during the week of January 13: Arizona Strip: Road grading on 1) Pakoon Springs Rd. and 2) Antelope Valley Rd. Kingman: Road grading on Red Wing Canyon Rd. Hackberry: Road grading on 1) Hackberry Rd. and 2) Greenwood Rd. Yucca: Road grading on 1) Santa Fe Ranch Rd., 2) Alamo Rd. from MP 30 to MP 36, 3) Chicken Springs Rd. from Alamo Rd. to Hwy. 93 and 4) Butch Cassidy Rd. Hualapai Mountain Area: Road grading on Silver Springs Rd. Golden Valley: Road grading…

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Kingman roadwork update

Andy Devine ADA project update – A full street closure of N. Second Street will be required for the continued construction of the Andy Devine Avenue ADA improvements project beginning Monday morning, January 13. N. Second St. from Beale St. to Andy Devine Ave. will be closed to through traffic for approximately two weeks. A detour route around the construction zone will be provided to motorists and pedestrians. The city would like to remind all travelling public to use caution when travelling through construction zones, and to obey all traffic signage. Robinson Avenue waterline extension Construction for the Robinson Avenue…

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The law is for good to those who obey it

On New Year’s Day, my wife Lynda and I, drove to Las Vegas to shop at our favorite store: Camping World™. On the trip over, and the return trip to Kingman, the traffic was heavy; and because of the celebration many had the night before, the police and state troopers were out in force. We encountered eight instances in which motorists were stopped for excessive speed. If you have ever received a speeding ticket, you know of the irritation. First, there is the embarrassment that comes from you own wrong-doing; second is the painfulness of the cost imposed; and third,…

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Master Plan community input meeting slated

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman Parks & Recreation Department is holding a community input meeting Thursday, January 23, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Centennial Park Community Center located at 3345 Harrison Street. The City of Kingman is seeking public input on community needs for Parks, Recreation, Golf and Trails. For more information regarding the community meeting, please call (928)757-7919. The city is conducting a facilities master plan to assess the condition and use of our facilities and programs. The focus is on the Centennial Park Community Center, trails, pools, golf course, recreation programs, parks and future parks….

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