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Looking at the Whole Picture

Dear Editor, A recent editorial in this newspaper

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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

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Burn ban lifted in Kingman

KINGMAN -In line with the Mohave County Board of Supervisors and the Bureau of Land Management, the City of Kingman has lifted the citywide burn ban. Citizens who were issued burn permits prior to the burn ban placed July 23, 2019 can now use the permit. If you desire to obtain a burn permit, please call 928-753-2891 or visit the Kingman Fire Department Administration Office at 412 East Oak St.

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Two who confessed to murder will not get death penalty

KINGMAN – The state is not seeking the death penalty for suspects who have reportedly confessed involvement in the murder of a Kingman woman and burial of her body which was encased in a 55-gallon drum. The revelation came during consecutive pre-trial conference hearings conducted Friday at the Mohave County courthouse in Kingman. Attorneys informed the court that plea agreement offers have been extended to Mark Baldonado, 31, and Carrie Vanover, 23. Both are charged with first degree murder, kidnapping, abandonment of a dead body and theft charges associated with the April 14 death of Shawn Vanover, 62. Court records…

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MRF hosts Gosar, Cobb

KINGMAN – The public is invited to the Mohave Republican Forum (MRF) meeting on Wednesday, October 9, at 5:30 p.m. with Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ District 2) and Arizona House Representative Regina Cobb (AZ District 5), who will be speaking and answering questions. MRF meetings are held at Golden Corral, 3580 Stockton Hill Road. There is an admission charge of $2 per person to assist with the meeting costs. An early bird special price is available for those arriving and paying for their meals prior to 4 p.m. For reservations, which are requested and helpful or for further information, please…

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Unique fundraiser hopes to raise $10,000 for Salvation Army

Raising $10,000 for the Salvation Army and having a whole lot of fun is the goal of a unique fundraising event coordinated by the Kingman and Golden Valley Association of Realtors. Board member Dawn Brannies said organizers are looking for sponsors for the Oct. 19 Rocky Horror Picture Show event at the Brenden Kingman Cinemas. “We have two sponsorship levels, one for $250 and one for $1,500,” Brannies said. “That will get some advertising, a banner, the theater lobby and then any other promotional stuff we can do on social media for them.” Anyone interested in sponsorship opportunities can call…

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KATHERINE ELIZABETH SCHIFFERT

Katherine Elizabeth Schiffert, of Chloride, died Thursday, September 26, 2019. She was 87. Mrs. Schiffert was born Dec. 16, 1931 in Middleport, NY. A service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Chloride Cemetery. The family contact is her daughter Linda Jo Shaffer. Arrangements were made by Sutton Memorial Funeral Home.

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Military News

U.S. Air Force Airman Peyton Speed graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Speed is the son of Rhonda and Rodney Speed of Lancaster, California. He is the grandson of Peggy Hatfield of Lake Havasu City, and son-in-law of Jaycee Gill of Ridgecrest, California….

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