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Kingman Area Food Bank wins Andy Organization of the Year Award

Kingman Area Foodbank honored KINGMAN — The Kingman Chamber of Commerce accepts nominations for people and agencies that provide outstanding services to the Kingman community throughout each year, and once a year selects individuals and businesses from those nominees for the Andy award. One of our volunteers, Elizabeth “Marcella” Jackson chose to nominate the Kingman Area Foodbank. Marcella is one of about 40 volunteers who are the backbone of the Foodbanks ability to distribute food to the needy. (last year we distributed over 1.4 million lbs. of food). As one of three finalists, we were then honored and humbled to…

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Three arrested near Littlefield for drug possession, other charges

LITTLEFIELD – Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Joshua Bradyn Blake, 26 of Logan, UT, Aundrae Giles, 28 of Spanish Fork, UT, and Craig Anthony Hanlin, 50 of St. George, UT. On Saturday, Sept. 19, at approximately 1 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle travelling northbound on Interstate 15. Deputies made contact with the driver, identified as Blake, who advised he did not have a valid driver’s license. The passenger was identified as Giles, and the backseat passenger was identified as Hanlin. Blake gave consent to a search of the vehicle, which resulted in locating 223 grams…

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Vote, vote vote

Dear Editor, This upcoming election will be one of the most important in my 79-year lifetime and probably yours. Our current federal government is the most dysfunctional government ever. We have legislatures that want a more socialistic government and some leading to Marxism. The problem is do they really know what this could lead to? I have had the privilege of serving in our military and serving two – two – tours in the area of the Middle East, living and government traveling in Turkey, Pakistan, Iran North and East Africa. Knowing some of the depth of the governments in…

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Expect intermittent lane restrictions on State Route 66 through Peach Springs in Mohave County Sept 28 – 29

  The Arizona Department of Transportation advises Peach Springs area motorists to plan for upcoming delays of up to 20 minutes on State Route 66 between Administration Road and the Grand Canyon Caverns (mileposts 104 to 115). ADOT reminds drivers to use caution around construction personnel and equipment, slow down and be prepared to merge into the open travel lane while the following restrictions are in place: Intermittent east- and westbound lane closures from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29. A pilot car and flaggers will be assisting with traffic control. The speed limit…

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Census 2020 deadline is fast approaching

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City would like to remind you that the 2020 U.S. Census deadline of September 30 is fast approaching. Arizona continues to trail the rest of the country in overall response rate, and if the state fails to reach the 90% mark, the state would lose approximately $620 million per year. These losses would drastically impact rural Arizona’s ability to support future growth. Federal funding to our state and city is directly affected by the Census numbers in this area. Less funding is provided if residents are not counted. This federal funding is used for…

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Burglary suspect arrested

LAKE HAVASU CITY – An alleged serial burglar has been arrested in Lake Havasu City. Detective Chris Angus said police identified 41-year-old Michael Brothers as a suspect while investigating residential burglaries over the past month. Officers searching for Brothers reportedly spotted him in the parking lot of Birch Square at about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. He was taken into custody without further incident during a brief foot pursuit in the 2100blockofMcCulloch Boulevard North. Brothers was initially booked into jail on four burglary charges, theft, a parole violation and an unrelated warrant. Police continue investigating the burglary spree. Dave Hawkins

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