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Student backpack drive was a success!

Dear Editor, The Kingman Area Food Bank provided

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LHC murder suicide under investigation

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – An apparent murder

Line dance instructor shares secrets behind the steps

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. –  The various line

Homicide suspect apprehended in Bullhead City

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – Bullhead City police report

It was a magical evening at the Moose

KINGMAN — Vinny Marini, the Godfather of Magic

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Walgreens parking lot shooter sentenced

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A 3.5-year prison sentence has

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River Cities Mobile Blasting opens

The Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce helped commemorate the grand opening of River Cities Mobile Blasting in Bullhead City this week. It is a veteran owned and operated eco-friendly, dustless blasting company serving the tristate area. Operations Manager Gary Swanson is committed to providing outstanding workmanship and provides it for residential and commercial customers. Stripping and repainting everything from cars, trucks, sidewalks, wrought iron and more, they resurface metal, wood, concrete and brick. They offer active military, first responders and veterans’ a ten percent discount. Among those attending and pictured are Swanson, Bullhead City Mayor Tom Brady, the Bullhead Area…

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Lincoln Day Dinner set

KINGMAN – The Mohave County GOP, District 1 will be hosting their annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Saturday, April 24 at Beale Celebrations, 201 N. Fourth St. There will be a gun raffle, silent and live auctions, and guest speakers. Featured speakers are U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, Arizona Rep., Dist 6 Walt Blackman, and Mohave County Sheriff Doug Shuster. Social Hour will begin at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30, and catered by Chef Luigi Garibaldi. Tickets are $50 per person and are available at the GOP Headquarters, 2116 N. Stockton Hill Rd., Ste. B; Guns N Ammo, 7252…

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CAROL FORMAN

Carol Forman, age 59, went to heaven on February 23, 2021 at her home in Kingman, Arizona. Ms. Forman was born September 26, 1961 in Phoenix, Arizona to David and Judith Neely/Yingling. She attended school in Kirkwood, Missouri and completed her CNA training in Arizona. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her fur babies. She is survived by her father David; her mother Judith; her brother Daniel and his wife Georganne; son Brandon and his wife Chelsie; daughter Destiny and four grandchildren. Please keep the family in your prayers during this difficult time.

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Nine vie for Justice seat

KINGMAN – Nine Kingman area residents have applied to become the next Cerbat Justice of the Peace. A vacancy will be created by the retirement of Judge John Taylor late this month. Mohave County Human Resources Director Ken Cunningham said a four-member committee will review the applications and conduct interviews with the top candidates. He said the goal is to recommend up to three of the applicants for possible appointment. County supervisors could discuss and take action on the matter at their April 5 board meeting. Dave Hawkins

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Groundwater is one of Mohave County’s most valuable assets- we must protect it

Dear Editor, Arizona is one of the fastest growing states in the country, with enviable economic expansion and population growth. This growth, however, depends upon steady and reliable sources of water, a precious natural resource that must be sustainably managed. Here in Mohave County, our industries, particularly our agricultural community, need reliable water supplies. It’s the foundation upon which our economy rests. Groundwater in particular is a fundamental part of this growth, and new research from Arizona State University found that it contributed an estimated 43% of Arizona’s gross domestic product (GDP), or $1.2 trillion to the economy, over the course of nine…

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