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Letter to the Editor
Looking at the Whole Picture

Dear Editor, A recent editorial in this newspaper

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Boothe gets one year for Smiths parking lot

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A fight that escalated to

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20th Annual Walk Away from Drugs Rescheduled for

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The 20th Annual Walk Away

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Gary Brown

With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we share

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Lake Havasu City launches community survey for Parks

LAKE HAVASU CITY —Lake Havasu City is inviting

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Valle Vista hosts book sale

VALLE VISTA – The Friends of Valle Vista Library present their Fall Book and Bake Sale on October 12 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.. Come join in the thrill of the hunt through thousands of used books, movies, vinyl records and music CDs as you search for a favorite author or artist or for a movie you may have missed in the theater. Used materials will be priced at $3 for a regular grocery bag and $4 for a box. Delicious baked goods will be individually wrapped and priced. Your hunting ground will be at Mohave County Library in…

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Psycho is monthly movie

KINGMAN – Kathryn Heidenreich Adult Center KHAC) will sponsor their monthly movie night on Friday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. This month’s feature is Psycho (1960), starring Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, and Vera Miles. Steve Conn will provide historical and behind-the-scenes commentary before the movie starts. Popcorn, snacks, and beverages are available for purchase. Cost to attend the movie is s $2 donation. KHAC is located at 2776 Airway Ave., 928-757-2778.

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Nighttime lane closures on State Route 95 in Bullhead City scheduled Oct. 2 and 3 for maintenance

Drivers should plan ahead for delays The Arizona Department of Transportation advises motorists with travel plans on State Route 95 in Bullhead City Wednesday, Oct. 2, and Thursday, Oct. 3, to plan ahead and expect delays of up to 15 minutes for pavement-treatment work. North- and southbound lane closures are scheduled to occur from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Pass Canyon Road to the Laughlin Bridge/Bullhead City Parkway intersection (mileposts 247-250). The restrictions are necessary so crews can place a sealant over the existing asphalt, which helps to protect and extend the life of the highway pavement. ADOT reminds motorists to…

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Reader disgruntled with pharmacy policy

Dear Editor, Are you aware that a local pharmacy, in Kingman, changed their opioid prescribing policy on August 19? The new policy limits prescriptions to 90 pills/patient/month. I was receiving 120/month for the past two years. I found out about the policy change when I went to pick up my prescription on Friday, September 6. I was told at the pickup window and given the option of either taking the 90 or having scrip filled elsewhere. Since it was a Friday afternoon, I knew my doctor’s office would be extremely busy, but I called anyway to try and get them…

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Gearing up for a hunt? Don’t forget the non-lead ammo

Hunters asked to continue voluntary lead-reduction efforts this fall Arizona hunters have proven their long-held commitment to wildlife conservation by voluntarily working to reduce the amount of lead exposure to endangered California condors, and the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is encouraging all hunters to join the effort this fall.Hunters drawn for hunts in Game Management Units 12 and 13 (north Kaibab National Forest and Arizona Strip) are eligible to participate in the department’s non-lead ammunition program and are encouraged to pick up their free ammunition early, while supplies last. Information about the program was mailed to those who…

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