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SNHU announces Dean’s List, President’s List

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2024 Dean’s List. The winter terms run from January to May: Ally Hartman of Kingman, Jennifer Lee of Lake Havasu City, and Amber Berg of Kingman. T the following students have been named to the Winter 2024 President’s List. The winter terms run from January to May: Rachel Skommesa of Kingman, Molly Freeman of Kingman, Tiana Dyer of Lake Havasu City, Kari Krantz of Lake Havasu City, Meagan Turner of Lake Havasu City, April Garner of Kingman, Laura Roberts of Bullhead City, Faith Leatherman of Bullhead…

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BLM seeks comment on solar projects

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado River District Office will hold a virtual solar variance meeting for three projects: Marketplace Solar, White Hills West Solar, and Arida 3 Solar; on June 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Arizona time.  Interested attendees can pre-register for the Zoom meeting:  Solar Variance Meeting (3): Marketplace Solar – White Hills 3 Solar – Arida 3 Solar Meeting ID: 160 544 7760 Project-specific information for all BLM Arizona Solar Variance Projects can be found in the “Documents” section within the National NEPA Register/ePlanning : https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2024049/510 Interested parties may also submit comments until July 12, 2024, via email at blm_az_crd_solar@blm.gov (preferred)…

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Hackberry Hoedown

HACKBERRY – Join Hackberry residents this Memorial Day for an afternoon of dancing to the music of The Old Time Rte 66 Band along the stunning Music Mountain range of Mohave County. The hoedown will be held Monday, May 27 at Hackberry General Store, 11255 E Hwy 66 from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Call 607-761-5716 for more information.

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The county that cried “deficit!”

Dear Editor, I smiled when Mohave County claimed it was facing a whopping $18.5 million deficit for 2024.  Because I knew how much money is in the County’s General Fund. I also know how much operating surplus the County has incurred over previous years. But my smile gave way to consternation when I recalled how the County leaders wanted, but failed to continue the ? cent sales tax for capital projects that ended in 2019. Perhaps that’s the motivation for their “Woe is We!” cry. The tried-and-true method for governments to raise taxes is to declare an emergency, cajole the…

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Crash causes second crash

BULLHEAD CITY – Wednesday afternoon, May 15, there was a non-injury accident at the intersection of Ramar and Palma Rds., in Bullhead City. Bullhead City police and fire departmets were on scene in minutes to attend to the drivers and passengers none of whom sustained injuries that required hospitalization. After the initial accident at the intersection, a second accident occurred when drivers observing the first accident managed to cause a second, just as occurred the day before at Marina and Hwy 95.  Bullhead City Police wish to communicate to all drivers that when approaching an accident, it is imperative to…

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Workshop highlights land fraud, wire transfer fraud

KINGMAN – There is no shortage of those who commit land fraud these days according to Laurie Barthlow, Escrow Administrator and Vice President at Chicago Title Agency. On Monday, May 13, a workshop sponsored by the Kingman Chamber of Commerce was held with Barthlow, Vicki Wyatt, Escrow Officer with Pioneer Title Agency and local attorney Tom Price as presenters.  The workshop was attended by business owners, attorneys, Realtors and members of the general public. Information covered included how to spot land and wire transfer fraud, safeguards that can be put in place and red flags to watch for. Barthlow said…

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