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Dear Editor, We have been seeing and hearing

Karaoke at Kathryn Heidenreich Adult Center

KINGMAN — Residents recently enjoyed karaoke at the

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Petersen convicted after assaulting woman with crock pot

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A Kingman man could be

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Bullhead City elder abuse plea rejected

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A convicted sex offender residing

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The dream of sowing mid-summer desert edibles

From the low to high deserts of Mohave

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Pam Wanner

May the rains gently fall

In the past weeks we have finally received a small portion of the rain we had so desperately needed. The unusually hot summer has the parched ground crying out for relief. Other parts of the country saw the rains as a curse due to the flooding and devastation that came with it; but in Kingman the rains refreshed the earth. However, the downside is that the rains will cause the weeds to spring up overnight! Rain can either cause great joy or great despair; depending on the plans you have for the day. Relaxing at home, curled up with a…

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Kino, Airway Avenue closure, restrictions next week in Kingman

KINGMAN – Beginning Monday, September 30 at 9 a.m., Kino Avenue will be closed from Kenneth Road through Willow Rd. until October 17. The Willow Rd. intersection will remain open during this time. The project to install a new water transmission main on Kino Ave., between Arizona Street to the Mohave Wash, started August 12. Portions of Kino Ave. will be closed throughout the project, and detours will be in place for street closures. The contractor, Freiday Construction, is working with residents in the area regarding notification, but no water service delays or disruptions are scheduled to take place. This…

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KHS presents fall play

KINGMAN – The Kingman High School Drama Department proudly presents their fall play, “The Importance of Being Earnest.” The play is a trivial comedy for serious people and runs approximately 80 minutes. The play will show at 7 p.m. nightly Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 17 through 19. General admission is $3.

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Dear Editor, On September 16, the Mohave County Board of Supervisors signed a Proclamation designating October Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This month is designated to bring awareness to communities of this nationwide epidemic. The goal is to educate, create conversations and create culture changes within the community. Domestic violence is a pattern of controlling behaviors where one person uses their power to control the other. Domestic violence can take many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse. It is not isolated to any one gender, race, economic situation, or upbringing. Our state has seen the damage this issue can…

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College with zero debt? Get answers at the Parent College Prep Boot Camp

Parents and those seeking information about affordable higher education are encouraged to attend the Parent College Prep Boot Camp on Tuesday, October 8. “If you attend this free community event you’ll get valuable information that could save you tens of thousands of dollars in university tuition,” said Colorado River Schools CTE & Counseling Director Gina Covert, who is organizing the event.  Attendees will receive assistance filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), as well as college applications from Mohave Community College, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, Grand Canyon University and many more.   The FAFSA is required…

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KPD receives water donation

KINGMAN – On Thursday, Sept. 26, associates from the Kingman Staples store delivered 52 cases of bottled water to the Kingman Police Department (KPD). In July Staples hosted a block party and raised funds through donations that were used to purchase and provide water to KPD. The water will be used to support department personnel during community events and extended police operations. A special acknowledgement of appreciation goes to Staples Store Manager, Chanell Tuckett. From left to right Chief Bob DeVries, Ofc. Reyes Lerma, Staples Associates Christine Jackson and Krystal DiRossa and Deputy Police Chief Rusty Cooper – not pictured…

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