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City drainage problems discussed at forum

KINGMAN – On October 29, the City of Kingman and JE Fuller Hydrology & Geomorphology Inc. held a public open house at the City of Kingman City Hall as Phase 1 of Kingman Area Master Plan (KADMP). Eric Sparkman, Assistant City Engineer, and the members of JE Fuller team explained the phases for the Drainage Master Plan as well as provided possible flood area maps. KADMP is made up of three separate phases.  Phase 1 is Data Gathering and Hydrologic/Hydraulic Analysis. In this phase the goal is to fully understand the primary drainage problems of the City of Kingman. This…

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Mohave Museum announces Christmas sale

KINGMAN – The Mohave Museum of History and Arts will host its annual Christmas sale Nov. 25 through Dec. 31. This is an opportunity to find truly special and unique gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. The sale will feature 10% off all merchandise (except consignment items). Museum members will receive a total of 20% off. The museum has an eclectic array of gifts for children, teens, and adults including clothing, books, jewelry, and craft items.

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City of Kingman earns award of merit

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman has won an Award of Merit from the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED), recognizing excellence, innovation and creativity in economic development. The city’s economic development office was recognized for its website, “City of Kingman Economic Development.” Overall, eight Awards of Merit and seven Golden Prospector Awards were presented at AAED’s fall forum in Prescott. “The Golden Prospector Awards were established by AAED to encourage and recognize excellence in economic development,” said Joyce Grossman, AAED’s executive director. “The creativity and innovation demonstrated by this year’s winners is a testament to how effective they are…

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Toys for Tots collects for local needy children

MOHAVE COUNTY – The annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program is in full swing throughout the U.S. to bring joy to more families in need this holiday season. Each year, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation relies on the generous donations of the American public and corporate partners to deliver gifts to needy children. The Mohave County Toys for Tots program officially kicked off less than a month ago and the donation boxes have been distributed and are currently ready to receive new-unwrapped toys that will be given to local needy children. The Toys for Tots program…

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Talking on the phone while driving is foolish

Dear Editor, Hey people, haven’t you heard that news? Rather, you are drinking or even texting or talking can cost a person’s life. Don’t you even use your brains or did you burn your brain cells out in your college years at the frat parties? Please use common sense if you have a brain at all. All it takes it to lose control due to not paying attention while driving. I have a very honest but serious question for you to really think about. Would you like to pay for a funeral due to reckless and endangerment to others, or…

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