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West Kingman Pharmacy joins statewide Narcan initiative 

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Rodeo weekend is coming to Kingman

KINGMAN – The Kingsmen will host their annual PRCA Rodeo on April 13 and 14. This will be two full days of Pro-Rodeo action for the whole family to enjoy! Come and enjoy the upcoming PRCA Rodeo located at the Mohave County Fairgrounds. The Kingsmen again will keep the ticket prices low – Adults (17yrs – 64yrs) $15; Child (7yrs – 16yrs) $10; Children (6yrs and younger) free. I.D. may be required. The “Kingsmen” are a group of local businessmen dedicated to the preservation of our area’s ranching and rodeo western heritage. For more information contact: kingsmenrodeo@yahoo.com or visit the Andy Devine…

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Tax deed sale success

MOHAVE COUNTY – Last month’s Mohave county tax deed sale collected back taxes and provided a substantial general fund cash infusion as the Board of Supervisors and staff prepare to address a difficult budget year. Once conducted as auctions on the steps of the historic courthouse, Mohave County tax deed sales were mothballed years ago as they netted less return than resources invested in the exercise. Treasurer SueAnn Mello said her predecessor Cindy Landa Cox revived tax deed sales in 2019. Mello said Mohave County made bank by going for broke during the five-day sale conducted online by the Public…

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Survey Says:

Dear Editor, Does anyone remember the mid-1970s TV Game show named Family Feud? Two family teams were asked a question and the team that came closest to the popular survey vote won the game as celebrity host Steve Harvey blurted out “Survey Says”! The same game is taking place in the little town of Kingman, AZ today. I stand to applaud the entire City Council for their efforts at keeping the Kingman people informed, although knowing “they could do better”. The City did try when it recently conducted an online survey. Less than 200 people out of our City population…

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KRW to host candidate debate

KINGMAN – The Kingman Republic Women’s Club (KRW) and the Mohave County GOP District 1 will host a debate for Republican Mohave County District 4 Supervisor candidates. The event will be held Tuesday, April 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. at College Park Community Center, 1990 E. Jagerson Ave. The event is free to the public. Moderators from Dist. 1 and Dist. 3 will have scripted questions for the candidates. Candidates anticipated to attend are William Andrews, Logan Marsh, Don Martin, Marcus Neal, Steve Robinson, Marianne Salem, and Gilbert Smaby.

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Home Show will display 48 vendors

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Building industry-based businesses will be giving the Lake Havasu community a glimpse of what their companies can offer. This will be the very first home show hosted by the Chamber of Commerce’s Building Industry team. A group that combines sponsor partners with city and affiliate partners. Need to touch up your pool deck or patio area? Curb Appeal will be at the home show sharing their expertise not only with paint, but custom storage cabinets and epoxy floors. Shoppers seeking glass repairs and installations for their homes or businesses could be delighted by services provided by…

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Tri-state campaign races shaping up

MOHAVE COUNTY – Some 22 citizens have submitted nominating petitions seeking office in municipal races this election cycle in Kingman, Lake Havasu and Bullhead City. All will make the July 30 primary election ballot absent any candidacy challenges. Ken Watkins is uncontested in his bid for re-election in the City of Kingman. Robert Cathey is a challenger for a four-year term as Kingman Council members Jamie Stehly, Cherish Sammeli and Keith Walker seek re-election. The two-year council term is pursued by Council appointee Cengiz Arik, along with Jim Dykens and Elliott Chalew. Four council seats are up for grabs in…

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