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West Kingman Pharmacy joins statewide Narcan initiative 

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Century-old building being restored in Oatman

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35th Annual Route 66 Fun Run

MOHAVE COUNTY – More than 800 vehicles carrying thousands of friends will be joining the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona on May 3, 4, and 5 for a weekend of adventure! Historic Route 66 Fun Run participants from across the globe will meet in Seligman to travel a 140-mile stretch of Route 66 with events planned in nearly every community along the way. The procession will conclude in Topock/Golden Shores with an awesome award ceremony to cap off the weekend. Saturday is the big event in downtown Kingman, with over 800 classic cars on display on Route 66 and…

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Kingman Festival of the Arts Mother’s Day weekend

KINGMAN – The 46th Annual Kingman Festival of the Arts will be held at Metcalfe and Locomotive Parks on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Local artisans will display their creations including paintings, ceramics, photography and jewelry. This year there will be  a Marketplace where you can shop for fun and exciting merchandise, gifts and decor. Also featuring food, beer, mimosas, and live music and entertainment provided by Leonard Interior, Casey Frank, AZ Blue Raz, KP Studio, AZ Blue Rayz, GoodHeart and BAHIRA/Hot Hips…

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SueAnn Mello appointed to the State Board of Investment

PHOENIX, AZ – Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee announced the appointment of Mohave County Treasurer SueAnn Mello to the State Board of Investment. Treasurer SueAnn Mello has devoted her career to public service in her community. Prior to her election in 2023 as Mohave County Treasurer, SueAnn served as a staff member at the Mohave County Treasurer’s Office for over 16 years. “I am proud to appoint Mohave County Treasurer SueAnn Mello to the Arizona Board of Investment. Treasurer Mello has shown an exemplary commitment to public service and her experience managing local public funds will bring an important voice to the…

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Reply to Dickson letter

Dear Editor, Mr. Dickson, I agree we should elect politicians that work for the people! Yes, Kingman and Mohave County in general is considered one of the most conservative counties in Arizona. You believe Capitalism isn’t regulated?  This current administration has nothing but overregulate since day one. You talk about wealth disparity. Let’s see I believe Congress, the Senate included, is supposed to regulate how taxes, fees, and fines are collected. I wonder why Congress hasn’t closed the loopholes in the tax code? How do some members of Congress leave millionaires after their term[s] are up? They must be content…

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Marshalls landing in Kingman

KINGMAN – Kingman area residents are looking forward to new shopping opportunity as a Marshalls department store will move into the retail space JC Penney exited more than two years ago. Marshalls will set up shop next to Safeway at 3127 Stockton Hill Road. “We’ve been negotiating with Marshalls, it feels like at least a year. They’ve had interest in it for a while. We finally came to terms with them and got an agreement signed in the fall,” said Brett Borg, who manages the shopping center for a Mesa firm. “Their corporation signed a ten-year deal with four-five-year options,…

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Annual book sale slated

KINGMAN – The Friends of the Mohave County Library–Kingman will be holding their book sale Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18.  Proceeds will benefit the local Kingman Library. The sale will be held at the Mohave County Library, 3269 N. Burbank St., in the program room. It is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. each day. Members of Friends of the Mohave County Library will receive a 10% discount on Friday and a 20% discount on Saturday. Non-members may join upon entry. A free-item table will be available. Cash and credit/debit cards will be accepted. There will be…

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