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CRUHSD narrowing school superintendent search

The Colorado River Union High School District (CRUHSD) governing board voted unanimously late Tuesday night to narrow the search for a new school superintendent to two finalists. The two, one from Arizona and one from South Dakota, will return next week for more interviews and community forums.  Todd Flora, an education program specialist with the Arizona Department of Education’s satellite office in Flagstaff, and Timothy Mayclin, superintendent of the Kimball School District in South Dakota, were among five semifinalists interviewed by the board over two nights. There were a dozen applicants for the position. “We interviewed five excellent candidates,” said board president Lori Crampton. “We appreciate the time and energy…

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Walk-a-thon is this weekend

Join Murphy Broadcasting and S.A.I.N.T. for the 3rd Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk-a-thon, Saturday, March 23, at the Dog Park at Rotary Park in Bullhead City from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk-A-Thon participants are invited to create a team and raise money together, or participate solo. Online registration is available at http://funraiserforsaint.myevent.com/. Adults are $10 per person, kids are $5 and friendly pets on leashes are invited to participate for free. Walkers can raise even more money by having sponsors pledge in their name. A grand prize will be given to the person or team that raises the most money. All…

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Kingman team hosts tournament; play starts this morning

The City of Kingman and a local team are hosting a portion of a prestigious senior softball tournament this weekend. Based in Sacramento, California, the Senior Softball USA has moved its Spring World National Championship tournament from St. George, Utah to Kingman and Bullhead City. Some 38 teams are competing at Rotary Park in Bullhead City and 36 teams are battling at the seven field Centennial Park Complex in Kingman.  Winners of the various age divisions and bracketed levels of play qualify for the National Tournament of Champions held in Florida each February. Play at Centennial Park begins at 8:00 a.m….

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ROLANDO CALUSCUSIN DELA PENA

Rolando Caluscusin Dela Pena, of Kingman, died Saturday, March 16, 2019. She was 64. Mr. Dela Pena was born Oct. 2, 1954 in Zamboanga City, Philippines. A viewing will be held Wednesday, March 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. with Rosary following at 6 p.m. at Sutton Memorial Funeral Home. A service will be held Thursday, March 28 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kingman. The family contact is his wife, Annie Dela Pena. Arrangements were made by Sutton Memorial Funeral Home.

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Adcox sentenced to six years on drug charges

A near seven-year prison term has been imposed for a Kingman man whose drug addiction led him on a year-long crime spree. Christopher Adcox, 30, leaves behind six young children, including 18-month-old twins. Family members speaking during the March 15 sentencing hearing said Adcox was a productive citizen and responsible father before drugs took hold of his life. He racked up an assortment of charges in six different criminal cases that were resolved through a plea agreement. “This year has been a rude awakening,” Adcox told Judge Billy Sipe. “I’ve missed priceless time with my kids.” Defense attorney Julia Cassels…

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Busy Weekend for Sports Tourism in Bullhead City

Bullhead City Recreation Division is hosting two sporting events this weekend at Rotary Park along with Mohave High School’s MEC Invitational Track meet. The first event is the Bye Bye Birdie pickleball tournament hosted by the City of Bullhead City and pickleballtournaments.com. Games will be hosted at Rotary Park’s newly developed pickleball courts. This will be the first tournament on the new courts with players from Canada, Minnesota, South Dakota, Georgia, Idaho, California, Nevada and Arizona. The tournament is a sendoff for all of Bullhead City’s Winter Visitors who have been great advocates for pickleball in the community. “We are very excited…

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