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West Kingman Pharmacy joins statewide Narcan initiative 

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MCC Bullhead recognizes students for outstanding academic, service achievements

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Community College Bullhead Campus held its Student Recognition Awards Ceremony Tuesday, April 30 to celebrate them for their outstanding achievements in the classroom, student clubs and service. Students were celebrated among family, friends and MCC employees. This year, Lisa Wolf received The Anthony Dominguez Student Leader of the Year Award which recognizes a student who embodies an appreciation for diversity and mutual respect. The award is named after MCC student Anthony Dominguez, who was named Vice President of Student Activities Council for the 2022-2023 year. Dominguez engaged fearlessly, lived authentically, and was planning to build and…

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Cassidy plea deal postponed

LAKE HAVASU CITY — A Lake Havasu City man who entered a mandatory prison plea agreement to resolve his child pornography case asked to withdraw from the deal at his May 10 sentencing hearing in Kingman. Casey Cassidy, 30, faced a 5- to 10-year prison term after pleading guilty to two charges reduced to attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. Eight sexual exploitation of a minor counts were dismissed in the deal entered before Judge Doug Camacho on April 4. A police report indicated that Cassidy’s Dropbox account stored 81 files of illegal images of underage minors engaged in sexually exploitive…

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Bullhead City seeks contributions towards Senior Campus Adult Activities Center 

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City has launched a new fundraising campaign to support the Adult Activity Center expansion of the Senior Campus. This project aims to create a welcoming and accessible space for active seniors to enjoy various activities, promoting their physical health and well-being, creativity, and socialization. To make this project a reality, the Bullhead City community is being called upon to support it generously. By donating to this cause, anyone can directly impact seniors’ lives and create a vibrant hub for senior activities in the city. Any contribution, no matter the size, will have a…

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AZGFD accepting applications for 2024 fall hunts

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is accepting applications for 2024 hunt permit-tags issued through the draw process for deer, turkey, javelina, bighorn sheep, bison, and sandhill crane.     To apply, visit https://draw.azgfd.com/. The deadline for the department to receive all applications is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, June 4, 2024.  For an overview of the application service, including license requirements, applying for bonus points and payment information, see Page 26 of the “2024-2025 Arizona Hunting Regulations” booklet. Printed versions soon will be available at license dealers statewide (call in advance for availability). In the meantime:

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MEC classroom grant winners announced

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) awarded eighteen $200 classroom grants to educators for financial assistance in making classroom learning more engaging. Thirty-two applications were received for the eighteen available grants. A team at MEC evaluated the projects submitted by educators basing their grading on creativity, following application instructions, classroom integration, as well as benefits and financial need to students. Classroom Grants are funded by assigned capital credits at no cost to the cooperative or its members. “Every year teachers throughout the MEC service area turn in creative project ideas and we look forward to the new ways educators will…

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Kingman Route 66 Street Drags

KINGMAN – The Kingman Route 66 Street Drags are the largest legal street races in the world! This year the street drags will be held Friday through Sunday, May 17 through 19. Rt. 66 and Andy Devine Aves., will be closed for the 1/8 mile drag races, between Airfield Ave. and Fairgrounds Blvd. The races will feature various categories, from muscle cars to motorcycles, ensuring that every gearhead will find something to enjoy. The three-day event will also feature dozens of food and craft and exhibition vendors situated behind the starting line on Route 66. Spectators can expect to see…

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