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Death leaves BHC council seat vacant

BULLHEAD CITY – Interested and eligible Bullhead City residents are invited to submit applications and letters of interest for possible appointment to the seat left vacant by the death of Vice Mayor Kathy Bruck. The council veteran died in hospice care Tuesday, Oct.5 after suffering a massive stroke on Thursday, Sept. 30. Application materials must be submitted by Oct. 29 before they’ll be reviewed by a yet-to-be appointed committee. Mayor Tom Brady said the panel will interview candidates and make appointment recommendations to the council. Brady said the process could lead to an appointment decision in one of the two…

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Deputy Secretary of the Interior proposes withdrawal for protection of Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge

The Deputy Secretary of the Interior proposes to withdraw 2,598 acres of public lands within the Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge, subject to valid existing rights. This withdrawal, which would replace the expiring withdrawal at the Refuge, would continue to protect the important wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) welcomes comments on the proposed withdrawal.   Under the proposal, which largely mirrors the current withdrawal, 1,464 acres of public lands would be withdrawn from appropriation under the public land laws, including the United States mining laws,…

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This sinful generation pt. 4

Dear Editor, 2 Thessalonians 1: 8-10: “In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power. When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.” This is my choice. How about you? Joel 3: 14 says, “Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision; for the day of the…

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Fairgrounds operations begin transition

KINGMAN – Public Works Director Steve Latoski will detail the transition plan for bringing the Mohave County Fairgrounds operations in-house during the next Board of Supervisors meeting. Latoski will outline the sequence of tasks that will occur as the County ends its lease arrangement with the Fair Association at the end of the year. County Manager Sam Elters is proposing use of up to $100,000 for a consultant to study the Fairgrounds. Recommendations will include where the facilities should be located in the future. The Board will get an update on current animal shelter operations and Supervisors will consider allowing…

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You can’t make this stuff up

Dear Editor, You simply cannot make this stuff up! There are reports stating Donald Trump is suing his niece Mary L. Trump and the New York Times over reports from her book “Too Much and Never Enough” and a New York Times article regarding Trump’s finances. The claim is she violated a Non-Disclosure Agreement. He is suing the Times because she allegedly gave his tax information to Times reporters who published the information. Folks, here is what I find so interesting: where do you dig up lawyers who encourage such suits, and why would Trump go along with this idea…

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Economic impact of parks in AZ

MOHAVE COUNTY – Arizona State Parks and Trails continue to provide value for residents and visitors to the Grand Canyon State, according to a recently published study of the economic contribution and impacts of Arizona’s state parks for fiscal year 2020. Overall, total spending by all visitors to Arizona’s state park is estimated to be $332 million, including spending in and within 50 miles of parks. For the state, through visitor spending in local economies, Arizona’s state parks supported an estimated 4,200 jobs statewide and contributed $272 million to the Gross State Product. In Mohave County, where parks had the…

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