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Storytime at Centennial Park

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Join the Kingman Branch of the Mohave County Library the first, third, and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 9:30 to 10 a.m. for story time at Centennial Park Community Center. Children ages 0 to 4 and their families are welcome. Bring your child for stories, songs and other activities which will help develop early literacy skills and nurture a love of reading. For more information, call (928)692-2665 or visit their website at https://www.mohavecountylibrary.us/kingman-branch-library//?i=1.

Buster to push for two-year budget format at next Supervisor meeting

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – District 3 Supervisor Buster Johnson thinks Mohave County should consider reforming its budgeting process to better manage resources and maximize efficiency. Johnson is asking the Board to support his push for each department to prepare budgets in two-year intervals. A memo from Johnson notes that staff spends an enormous amount of time in annual preparation of the county spending plan and his belief that it would be prudent for departments to build two-year budgets instead. “I want to make clear that this in no way will stop public hearings or actual adoption of a budget each year,”…

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Piano concertist returns to Kingman

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – John Nilsen, accomplished pianist from Oregon is returning to Kingman for a free Concert on Friday, March 13, at 7:00 p.m. The concert will be held at Canyon Community Church, 3270 North Harvard Street. This will be an intimate evening of music, art and community. Admission is free – a donation will be accepted. For more information call Canyon Community Church at 928-681-4673 or go to www.canyon-church.com

County attorney to face election challenge

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Attorney Matt Smith could face the first ballot box challenge of his political career this year. One of Smith’s former employees, Bryan Whitney, visited the county elections office on Friday, February 7, declaring his intent to run for county attorney. Whitney currently heads up a Kingman-based private law practice. He did not respond to initial requests to discuss his prospective candidacy. Smith has been with the county attorney’s office for 32 years, 16 of them as its leader. Smith has not been opposed in previous election contests. “Obviously you would prefer not to have a…

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Artist Talks and Treats is Saturday

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Join the ArtHub for a free event, Artist Talks and Treats, Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10 to11 a.m. Nibble on complimentary tasty treats as you enjoy presentations by local artists and learn what it means to live a life in the arts. Talks will reveal life behind the scenes and the magic behind the making. Bring your questions and curiosities for the Q&A section after the presentation. Donations are always welcome to support your local arts nonprofit. The February presenter is the very talented Karen Lopez! Enjoy tasty treats that are being provided by Route 66 Bakery. The…

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Northern Ave crash may have been due to medical episode

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – A heavy-duty pickup truck left a field of debris when it barreled along Northern Avenue in north Kingman and crashed through a business at Van Nuys Rd., Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 12. Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responding at 4:00 p.m. discovered the blue 2020 Chevy truck protruding through the building and its injured 65-year-old driver. “It is suspected that the driver suffered a medical episode, causing him to accelerate to a high rate of speed,” said sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen. “The truck left the roadway and struck multiple mailboxes, advertisement banners and a business sign pole with a…

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Storytime at Centennial Park

Buster to push for two-year budget format at next Supervisor meeting

Piano concertist returns to Kingman

County attorney to face election challenge

Artist Talks and Treats is Saturday

Northern Ave crash may have been due to medical episode

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