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Godoy gets three years in drugs-for-sale case

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Yesterday’s is open now in Chloride

CHLORIDE – Newly renovated Yesterday’s Restaurant and Shep’s Miner’s Inn is open for business. Rich in history, its main building was built to house a late 1800’s stage-coach repair and rest stop. A sometimes “watering-hole” for celebrities and a stepping-stone site for movie carriers of Jack Nicholson and Bruce Dern, Yesterday’s became a favored stopover for Mel Tillis, second singing home for Joe Feeney (Irish Tenor on Lawrence Welk), and starting place for Talent Quest, world’s largest Karaoke competition. Owner’s Dean and Dollie Kenedy, together with family members have re-modeled the popular restaurant and motel while at the same time…

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Granddaddy of all yard sales May 4

CHLORIDE – A bi-annual all-town yard sale begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday May 4h, and ends when the last treasure hunter leaves town. Multitudes travel to this former mining town seizing upon amazing steals. This twice a year event is often described as a bargain hunter’s dream. Cars, machines, toys, guns, household supplies, antiques, you name it and it’s usually on display for sale. Gift shops also present amazingly reduced priced items. The well-known bake-sale, a culinary delight, begins 9 a.m. at the former gas station located at second and Tennessee Streets. Yesterday’s Restaurant is open at 8 a.m….

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Bullhead women victim of hit and run

  The death of a Bullhead City woman in Golden Valley is being investigated as a suspected hit and run incident. Mohave County Sheriff’s office deputies responded at 10:55 p.m. Tuesday April 23 to a report of a subject in the roadway in the area of Colorado Road and Brook Drive in Golden Valley.    Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said Krisandrea Lynn Pannell-Cashen, 62, Bullhead City was dead at the scene. She said deputies located debris that provides clues of vehicular involvement.    “Detectives determined the vehicle involved was possibly a gold in color 1999-2004 Chevy S10 pickup or blazer type vehicle,” Mortensen…

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Lee Williams Varsity Baseball ranks #3

The LWHS Varsity Baseball team is right now ranked #3 in the State. They clinched recently back to back Grand Canyon Region Champs besting Mingus 5-2. They definitely have a chance to win it all. No team in Kingman has done it before. From right to left front: Head coach: Patrick O’Boyle, Justin Martinez, Justin Talk, Rye Samson, Chris Caron, Wyatt Talk, Matt Bathauer, Asst coach John Blake. Back row: Mike Bathauer, Garrett Diem, Nick Oeastman & Dylan Petersen

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Kraft says human error was reason for accident

Bowie will not be euthanized VALENTINE – Keepers of the Wild Founder and Executive Director Jonathan Kraft received multiple injuries Monday afternoon from Bowie, a Bengal Tiger. The accident occurred during a Flash Flood Warning period of heavy rain, lightning, thunder and hail. Jonathan was concerned for the welfare of several large cats in his approximate area including the tiger and took unilateral action to allow them access to protection from the elements. During that process, a safety protocol had obviously failed resulting in the incident. Bowie arrived at Keepers of the Wild in September 2018. He was one of…

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New sewer lines in Beale and Sixth Street

The City of Kingman is planning to construct new sewer lines in Beale Street and Sixth St. The proposed work includes new, 8-inch sewer lines along with two new sewer manholes. The project started Monday, April 22, and should be completed in about three weeks. There may be traffic delays, detours, and restricted lanes associated with the construction activity. In addition, parking in some areas will be limited or restricted during construction. Every effort will be made to minimize the impact on access to businesses. Freiday Construction is the Contractor that will be performing the work.

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