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Traffic detection camera installation

KINGMAN – Beginning Monday, March 9, contractors will be installing traffic detection cameras along Stockton Hill Road intersections that include Detroit and Sycamore Avenues. There will be traffic control and reduced speeds in place, while crews are at work. Crews are expected to finish the installation next week, barring any weather delays. These new systems that have been installed at multiple intersections along Stockton Hill Rd. have greatly improved service to our citizens, reduced delays caused by broken loops, and reduced signal maintenance costs; this results in long-term, overall cost savings to the community. These detection cameras also detect motorcyclists and…

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Lake Mead NRA announces public events

Lake Mead NRA announces public events BOULDER CITY, Nevada – The following Lake Mead National Recreation Area events are happening March 7 to April 18. Ranger Program: Campfire Cooking, March 7 Join a ranger at Boulder Beach Amphitheater at 4 p.m. March 7 to learn tips and techniques for campfire cooking from the basics of building a campfire to cast iron cooking. For more information, call 702-293-8990.     Ranger Program: Coyotes: What You Should Know, March 14 Join a ranger at the Boulder Beach Amphitheater at 4:30 p.m. March 14 to learn more about the wily and opportunistic coyote. Find out…

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Plea agreement pending for teen

Blanchard allegedly committed violent robbery, was driver in fatal crash KINGMAN – A plea agreement has been entered for a teenager held responsible for separate fatal traffic accident and violent robbery incidents in Golden Valley. Marcus Blanchard, 18, pleaded guilty Wednesday to armed robbery and negligent homicide. Prosecutor Bob Moon told the Court that Blanchard was just 16 years old when other juveniles were scared he was driving too fast before he lost control and crashed a vehicle on State Route 68 in May, 2018. Moon said two minors were injured and another was killed when partially ejected. Aggravated assault…

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Phi Theta Kappa inducts new members

The Mohave Community College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently inducted new members for Spring 2020. Phi Theta Kappa’s mission is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students by providing an opportunity for leadership, service, and development. Students receive numerous benefits from joining and participating in the honor society, such as special scholarships, professional development, volunteer opportunities, and highly respected letters of recommendation. Student memberships last a lifetime in the largest honor society in America. Back row L to R: Kai Soriano (president and regional officer), Dr. John Kitts (co-advisor), Dr. Fred Gilbert (campus dean), Ethan Armendariz, Nicholas Duhancik,…

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Bishop, Armstrong to speak at Republic Forum

KINGMAN – The public is invited to the Mohave Republican Forum (MRF)  meeting on Wednesday, March 11 at 5:15 p.m. Board of Supervisors District 4 candidates Rick Armstrong and  incumbent Jean Bishop will be speaking and answering questions. MRF meetings are held at Golden Corral, 3580 Stockton Hill Rd. There is an admission charge of $2 per person to assist with the meeting costs. An early bird special price is available for those arriving and paying for their meals prior to 4 p.m. For reservations, which are requested and helpful or for further information, please contact Rita Basinger at 928-…

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BHC offers Design the Bull Coloring Contest

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City is sponsoring a design the bull coloring contest with great prizes for local students. The Bullhead City 2020 Census design the bull coloring contest is open to all students preschool through fourth grade who attend school in Bullhead City. Completed coloring sheets can be turned into your school principal office by March 12, for judging. All coloring sheets must include the student’s complete name, school, teacher, and grade to be judged. The winners will be announced on Wednesday, March 25, via www.facebook.com/bullheadcity2020census. There will be four grand prize winners and eight runner-ups….

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