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Kingman needs to stop the bleeding

Dear Editor, As a Healthcare Professional, I was

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Stuart rejects plea deal in Havasu fentanyl transport

KINGMAN, Ariz. – One of three people charged

80’s Prom Mystery Dinner at the Mohave County

KINGMAN – Fun 80’s themed murder mystery dinner &

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Pavement striping scheduled on Hualapai Mountain Road June

KINGMAN,  Ariz. – The City of Kingman advises

Bullhead “Dive-in” Movie Night at pool to feature

BULLHEAD CITY — Make a splash this summer

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Bullhead nudist gets probation, possible jail time

BULLHEAD CITY – A Bullhead City man has entered

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Pam Wanner

County Treasurer offers new bid process for back tax properties

MOHAVE COUNTY – There is a new bid process that allows for Over-the-Counter (OTC) sale of unsold tax deeded parcels that were previously available for purchase at a Tax Deed Sale. The outcome of this process is that the individual is purchasing land, not a lien. This new OTC bid process will begin this September and end November 30. Starting in 2025, this process will then be available annually between April 15 and November 30.

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Man Up?

A woman’s right to choose to have an abortion has been a well-trodden debate for decades now and most people, male and female, no doubt, have a firmly established view. One is either for it or against it. No matter what, the conversation is not going away.

From a religious viewpoint, nearly all abortions are an anathema to scripture and God.

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County Fair set for September

KINGMAN – The Mohave County Fair will be held Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 12 – 15 at the county fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd. Fair admission gates prices are $6 for veterans, first responders and seniors 65 and older with ID; $12 for adults; $6 for children ages five to 12; free for children four and under with an accompanying adult.

Expo hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

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Labor Day weekend welcomes live music entertainment

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Kick off your Labor Day weekend while checking out some of Lake Havasu’s live music performances. This year, many of the local venues will have a variety of entertainers with music styles ranging from, rock, country, and mellow tunes.  

One of the performers to be on the lookout for is Pam Harkness. Originally from North Dakota, the singer and guitarist developed an interest in singing with her best friend at age sixteen.

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Mohave Electric reduces purchased power adjustor

ULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) a not-for-profit utility, has been serving members for 78 years strong. MEC has made every conscious effort to monitor and purchase power on the market by negotiating the most reliable and affordable power prices. Unlike investor-owned utilities who provide profits to shareholders, a utility operating under the cooperative model is a not-for-profit entity structured to provide its member-owners with exceptional service at cost.

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Local artist to host art class

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Get in touch with your artistic side at this weekend’s Cactus Garden Class. The crafty course taught by local artist Carol Campbell-Gertz may bring out the imaginative side of you that you didn’t know was there.  

Campbell-Gertz is a retired executive finance officer who decided to combine her love of wine and art into a unique hobby. Her painting on wine glasses business debuted in 2005.

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