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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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Pam Wanner

Don’t delay: Apply now for 2020 spring hunts

Deadline is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, Oct. 8  The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) encourages hunters to submit their 2020 spring hunt applications early and avoid the stress of waiting until the last minute. The deadline to apply for spring turkey, javelina, bison and bear hunts is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, Oct. 8. Beginning with the 2020 spring draw, all applications must be submitted online at www.azgfd.gov/hunting/draw.  For an overview of the online application service, including license requirements, applying for bonus points and payment information, see Page 10 of the “2020 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison and Bear Hunt…

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Register for fall sports: Flag football, cheer, tennis

Flag Football and Cheer Are you ready for some flag football?  Registration is open for area youth, currently enrolled in first through sixth grades, for the Lake Havasu City Parks and Recreation Flag Football and Cheer program.  Cost is $52 per participant, which includes a t-shirt for football players or t-shirt and pompoms for cheerleaders.  This program is a great way to learn key components of the game, develop skills, and play as a team in a safe and fun environment. All levels focus on player development, having fun and sportsmanship. Practice locations, days and times vary due to volunteer…

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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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