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Peacey found guilty of theft

KINGMAN – On Wednesday, Dec. 11, Jeremiah Grant Peacey, 40, of Kingman was found guilty of theft of $170,000 from a suitcase stolen from a cart at the Kingman Walmart. During trial, Peacey did not dispute taking the suitcase, but rather the amount of money that was in the suitcase. He maintained that there was significantly less than $170,000. The prosecution laid out a case that detailed how the victim calculated the amount of money she possessed in the suitcase through her own meticulous recordkeeping and argued that the defendant made no reasonable attempt to contact the original owner of…

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New detention officers sworn in

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office would like to introduce their newest detention officers. The new detention officers were presented with their badges and sworn in by Chief Deputy Dean McKie at a ceremony on Friday, Dec. 6, in the presence of their friends and family. Mohave County Sheriff Doug Schuster is looking for motivated men and women to serve Mohave County by joining his law enforcement family at the Adult Detention Facility in Kingman. The Sheriff’s Office is still hiring for the position of detention officer, now with a new higher starting wage. Apply online or call…

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2020 Women Making History nominations open

KINGMAN – The 2020 Kingman Women Making History has been scheduled for Sunday March 1 at the Mohave Museum of History and Arts. This year’s theme is Valiant Women of the Vote. As in the past, the 36th annual award ceremony will honor outstanding women in the Kingman community. This event is held in conjunction with the National Women’s History Month which focuses on the rich and inspiring heritage of women’s contributions. In Kingman and the surrounding area nominations are accepted in the following categories: The Arts, Business, Education, Pioneering, Professions, Public Service, Religion/Inspirational, Volunteerism or a category not specified…

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New flood maps proposed for county

MOHAVE COUNTY – An open house has been scheduled to help inform the owners of hundreds of property parcels that may be impacted by updated flood maps proposed for portions of South Mohave Valley and Fort Mojave Tribal lands. The January 30 open house that runs from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. will take place at River Valley High School, located at 2250 Laguna Road. Mohave County Flood Control District Engineer Paul Baughman said 348 structures are being removed from the floodplain in the new maps that are proposed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “Many property owners will benefit…

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Elks to host annual toy giveaway

Dear Editor, With the holidays upon us at a very fast pace, I want to wish you and your staff (Judeo and Christian) a Happy Chanukah and a very Merry Christmas. Traditions are important! Elks Lodge 468 is continuing its tradition with free toys to local children and bringing Santa Claus to the lodge on Dec. 24. He usually arrives at 900 Gates Avenue in Kingman around 5:00 p.m. by helicopter and sometimes by fire truck! The doors open at 4:30 p.m. for children and families to enjoy hot chocolate and cookies while they wait for Santa. Children from infants…

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Former Dist. 5 Supervisor seeks Dist. 1 nomination Runs on past accomplishments, conservative values

MOHAVE COUNTY – Rebecca L. (Becky) Foster has announced that she is seeking the Republican nomination for the Mohave County District 1 Supervisor seat. “Supervisor Watson’s retirement presents an opportunity to run for the position which comprises much of the district I used to represent in the original District 5,” stated Foster. “I am the only candidate running who has actual experience as a county supervisor; and I am running because I absolutely love the job and can provide excellent representation,” she indicated. “Representation is what I am about.” Some may be surprised to see that Foster is running as…

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