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MRF to host candidates for multiple offices at next meeting 

KINGMAN – The public is invited to the Mohave Republican Forum (MRF) dinner meeting on Wednesday, March 13, at 5:30 p.m.  Guest speakers will be Mohave County Assessor Jeanne Kentch, who is running for re-election and candidates Becky Foster and Rebecca Main Liska for the same position; and James Barber and Gordon Groat, candidates for Mohave County School Superintendent. Each candidate will have the opportunity to speak and answer questions.  MRF meetings are held at Golden Corral, 3580 Stockton Hill Road. The meeting room should be available by 4:00 p.m. and the program begins at 5:30 p.m. There is an admission charge of $3 per person to…

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Thelma Marie Craver

Thelma Marie Craver, 94, of Kingman went to heaven on December 4, 2023 with family by her side.  She was born on November 29, 1929 in Saskatoon Canada to Anton and Vada Olson.  She was the youngest of 8 children and was the last to pass away.  With her passing, this wonderful generation has now moved to the next phase of their lives in Heaven.  We envision Thelma (Mom) now dancing away with her beloved husband Don who passed away 15 years ago and having a reunion with family and friends who passed before her.  Thelma is survived by her…

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Mohave Community College Welcomes Robert Podeyn as Head Coach for Women’s Soccer

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert A. Podeyn as the head coach for the college’s inaugural Women’s Soccer Team. With more than 30 years of experience in soccer as a player, coach, author and educator, Podeyn brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for the sport to Northwestern Arizona. Coach Podeyn is coming to MCC from Nicholls State University in Louisiana where he serves as head coach of the women’s soccer team. His coaching career spans various levels of college soccer, starting as an assistant coach at NCAA Division I Central Florida…

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Wildfires burning near Seligman

A group of roadside wildfires collectively cover more than a 3,800-acre area about seven miles northwest of Seligman. The Arizona Department of Forestry took command of the Aubrey Wildfire complex on Tuesday. A vehicle traveling along Historic Route 66 is suspected to have sparked the fires early Tuesday afternoon. “We know it was human caused,” said fire information officer Tiffany Davilla. She said it suspected that a vehicle dragging a chain or something else may have sparked the fires, most of them small, but three of them grew together to cover substantial acreage. The fire reported at 40% containment Wednesday…

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C.T. “Tom” Callahan

C.T. “Tom” Callahan, 90, passed away on February 25, 2024, in Kingman. Born on July 31, 1933, in Clovis, New Mexico, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Tom, known as C.T. to some, served his country as a Navy Corpsman. After his military service, he dedicated himself to a career that included working for the Santa Fe Railroad and the United State Post Office. Despite his full-time job, Tom also bravely served his community as a volunteer firefighter for the Kingman Fire Department and as an EMT for the local ambulance. He was a faithful member of…

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Food Doesn’t Just Come from Grocery Stores

In the heartland of America, where fields, pastures, and open ranges stretch as far as the eye can see, there struggle the often overlooked and undervalued farm and ranch workers. These dedicated men and women toil under the scorching sun, enduring grueling hours, and hazardous conditions, all to ensure that our tables brim with fresh groceries. Their contributions often go unnoticed, while their lives are etched by poverty and vulnerability. Introduction to PPEP – NFJP Fortunately, a ray of hope shines for these near invisible heroes: the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP). This federally funded program is managed locally at…

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