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Letter to the Editor
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

Thank you for reading The Standard newspaper online!

Pam Wanner

Prove Me Wrong

Many today would say that the stereotypes of the past have all changed rapidly and dramatically.
Even with the race-baiting, cancel-culture types trolling us endlessly and telling us we are no better today than in the past (and in their eyes, most assuredly worse), reasonable people simply do not see us a nation devolving once again into Archie Bunker warmed over lookalikes.
Splitting us into tribes and groups works well for advertisers and anarchists, but we truly have more in common than not and most of us know it.

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Corona of Lake Havasu City to attend New York Institute of Technology

New York Institute of Technology welcomes incoming students for the fall 2024 semester, including Emely Corona from Lake Havasu City, who plans to major in Architecture. New York Institute of Technology’s six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and other professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability.

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Brady of Lake Havasu City named to U of A Spring 2024 Deans List

Irelyn Brady of Lake Havasu City was named to The University of Alabama Deans List for spring semester 2024.
A total of 13,103 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). These driven students are making waves across UA’s more than 70 undergraduate programs.

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Addressing the Silver Tsunami: A wake-up call for Kingman”

Dear Editor,
The Silver Tsunami, symbolizing the wave of aging baby boomers entering retirement, poses multifaceted challenges for city municipalities.
As the Silver Tsunami approaches, it is crucial to understand the potential challenges it will bring. This demographic shift will have far-reaching consequences that we must address proactively. Ignoring these issues is not an option; we need to prepare now to mitigate the impacts on our community. Here are some scenarios that highlight the potential pitfalls and the urgent need for action.
Financial Instability After Losing a Partner

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