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Dear Editor, Silence may or may not be

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Pam Wanner

Bullhead City excise tax revenue and refunding bond rating raised to ‘AA’ from ‘A+’ on application of our criteria

S&P Global Ratings raised its underlying rating (SPUR) to ‘AA’ from ‘A+’ on Bullhead City Municipal Property Corp. (MPC), Ariz.’s existing series 2009 excise tax revenue and refunding bonds, issued on behalf of Bullhead City. At the same time, S&P Global Ratings assigned its ‘AA’ long-term rating to the city’s series 2019 excise tax revenue and revenue refunding obligations, which will fully refund the series 2009 bonds. The outlook is stable. “The raised rating reflects the application of our ‘Priority-Lien Tax Revenue Debt’ criteria, published Oct. 22, 2018, on RatingsDirect,” said S&P Global Ratings credit analyst Alyssa Farrell. Our assessment…

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MRF hosts Sonny Borrelli, State Senator, possibly Regina Cobb, State Representative and Sam Scarmardo, Chairman of the Mohave County Republican Central Committee

The public is invited to the Mohave Republican Forum meeting on Wednesday evening, July 10, 2019, commencing at 5:30 PM with State Senator, Sonny Borrelli, possibly State Representative, Regina Cobb and also Sam Scarmardo, Chairman of the Mohave County Republican Central Committee will be speaking and answering questions. Topics and questions to be answered include without limitation: The achieved accomplishments, the unfulfilled desires and plans for what is next will be discussed. Important issues addressed and acted upon include without limitation funding for the Santa Fe Ranch Interchange which when completed will provide direct access to the Kingman Airport and Industrial Park from I-40. An issue of…

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More information released about fatal crash

The Arizona Department of Public Safety has corrected some information and provided additional details of a two vehicle collision that caused multiple injuries and one death on U.S. 93 about 30 miles north of Kingman. Media Relations Specialist Bart Graves said Department of Public Safety officers responded at 10:46 a.m. to the incident in the northbound lanes of the highway at its intersection with Pierce Ferry Road.  Graves said nine tourists from China occupied a white van that apparently pulled out in front of an oncoming Ford F-250 when the crash occurred. Graves said one of the passengers in the…

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Free swim day on July 4

This year’s FREE Swim Day will be brought to you by the City of Kingman Parks & Recreation Department. There will be special activities with games, contest, and giveaways. This is our way of showing our appreciation to the community for their support in our activities throughout the year. Bring the entire family to either the Downtown Pool located at Grandview and 324 Gold Street or come to Centennial Pool located at 3333 N. Harrison.  For more information call Kingman Parks & Recreation at 928-757-7919.

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First Friday slated for July 5

Picnic in the Park! They will be taking it to the park this month! Metcalfe Park, to be exact! There will be all kinds of traditional picnic games, like corn hole, three-legged races, balloon toss, potato sack races, and so much more! There will be music to enjoy while checking out the other offerings. There will be places to relax and enjoy the atmosphere as well as family game centers and activities for kids! The event is free to attend. They are gracious to receive any monetary donations in order to keep Downtown Kingman’s First Friday going and growing! If…

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Bullhead City files lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors files in state court for damages to Bullhead City

The City Manager’s Office released the following statement related to Bullhead City filing a state court lawsuit against the manufacturers and distributors of opioids: Bullhead City has filed a lawsuit in Mohave County Superior Court seeking damages for the societal and financial harm it has suffered at the hands of those responsible for the opioid crisis—the manufacturers and distributors of opioids. The City is seeking a return of taxpayer dollars lost as a result of the opioid crisis and other relief to support the residents of Bullhead City. Our community has suffered as a result of the crisis created by…

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