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You have medical rights

Dear Editor, You don’t have to stay in the nursing home if you don’t want to. If you can manage to get out and have a place to go then it’s your life. Even if you want to spend your remaining days crawling in the floor to the kitchen or the bathroom then it’s your God given right to live out your days in such a way.  Too often people feel as if they do not have choices. Some nurse or social worker says, “Oh, you can’t leave here.” Really? If you are mentally and physically able then you can…

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County Supervisor Lingenfelter appointed to County Water Basin Committee

MOHAVE COUNTY – One of the most important issues Mohave County is facing is the present and future needs of water supply.  County Supervisor Travis Lingenfelter has just received a significant appointment as a member of the Mohave County West Basin Water Users Study Committee. The appointment was made by Arizona Speaker of the House Russell W. ”Rusty” Bowers.  In his letter to Supervisor Lingenfelter, Bowers points out that the purpose of the Committee is (1) to receive and analyze all groundwater withdrawal data developed by the Department of Water Resources; (2) to make recommendations to the Director of Water…

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Breckenridge named new Kingman Municipal Airport Manager

KINGMAN – After an extensive nationwide search that gathered over 20 applicants and interviewing three exceptional finalists for the Kingman Municipal Airport General Manager position, the city has extended an offer to Doug Breckenridge. The city is excited to welcome Doug and he will be an excellent addition to our team starting May 3. William Douglas “Doug” Breckenridge brings over twelve years of experience in airport operations, strategic planning, development, construction, and aviation business administration to the Kingman Municipal Airport. Mr. Breckenridge developed his aviation operations and management knowledge and skills while serving in a variety of positions at the…

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KUSD board member Young defends residency complaint

KINGMAN – Carole Young is defending herself against allegations that she should resign or be removed from the Kingman Unified School District (KUSD) governing board for failing to comply with a residency requirement. J’aime Morgaine, a Kingman resident who serves as executive director of the Safe Community for Everyone political action committee, has filed complaints with state officials as well as the Mohave County Attorney’s office and county school superintendent Mike File. She said it appears that Young moved from Kingman sometime last fall. “Carole Young has been ineligible as a member of the KUSD school board since November, 2020 and her resignation…

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Work zone risks for highway crews and you: the danger is real

ADOT marking National Work Zone Awareness Week Most of us couldn’t imagine being on the job with speeding cars and trucks just feet away zooming past our desk, cubicle or other place of business. But every day, highway construction and maintenance crews across Arizona face just such potentially dangerous scenarios, especially when many drivers don’t slow down or pay attention in work zones. Sadly, drivers and passengers are even more likely to be killed or seriously injured in work zone crashes. The Arizona Department of Transportation has joined other safety agencies across the country in promoting National Work Zone Awareness…

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CHRISTOPHER HENRY GRIGG

Christopher Henry Grigg passed away on  April 21, 2021, at his home in Valentine, Arizona. He had a long battle with cancer.  Chris was born in Kingman, Ariz., to John and Dorothy Grigg on November 2, 1954. Chris grew up in Hackberr,y Ariz. He attended grade school there and junior high school in Kingman. He then went to work as a cowboy, and worked on lots of ranches and feed yards around Arizona and Texas. Chris was a very good at shoeing horses, breaking horses and roping. He won several belt buckles in roping; that was his life. Chris is…

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