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Trump continues to pose danger to America

Dear Editor, Now that the conspiracy theories about the election have been thoroughly debunked, one would think the conservative republicans moaning, groaning and sniveling should subside. Donald J. Trump may honestly add loser to his already stellar curriculum vitae. It remains amazing, even incomprehensible to me, how people prefer to obtain their news from social media or other questionable sources. The adherents believe the dubious information, without bothering to investigate. Yet they will doubt, even condemn as false, credible sources of proven facts from individuals who have spent years educating themselves studying the issues. Thanks to letters written to and…

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I Sharpen Shears cuts the ribbon

FT. MOHAVE – The Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce helped commemorate the opening of I Sharpen Shears in Fort Mohave this week. Owner George Smith has been sharpening shears for over nine years; three of those years have been in the Tri-State area providing sales and service of shears, scissors and clippers to stylists, barbers and groomers. He is now a Certified Service Technician for Bernina Sewing Machines. Among those attending and picture are Chamber Ambassadors, Board Members and staff including Smith, Janice Berkenheger, Carey Fearing, John Hassett, and Terri Sponder. The business is located at 5221 Hwy. 95 #6,…

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Second recall targets Miles, Stehly

KINGMAN – A municipal mask mandate that has since expired motivated the first recall drive that James Coffman launched on Sept. 14 in an effort to push Kingman Mayor Jen Miles and four Kingman City council members out of office. A second recall drive targeting Miles and council member Jamie Scott Stehly was initiated on Oct. 19. Stanley Hicks argues both should be subjected to recall election for their positions on various sales tax and budget related matters. Hicks is also critical of their support for a proposed ban on circus events in the city. Deputy City Clerk Melinda Mauser…

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Mohave County Sherriff’s Annual Candy Crawl a huge success

Dear Editor, Halloween night was anything but hollow. Once again, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office POP (Public Outreach Program) hosted the 3rd annual Candy Crawl. This event provides a safe and fun filled environment for families to enjoy the traditions of trick or treating on Halloween night. The annual event was on the verge of being cancelled this year due to the COVID pandemic and constraints, however, the event organizers were bound and determined to offer a safe environment for families to get out and enjoy a night of fun and entertainment. The response was astounding as an estimated 5,000…

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Rancho development deal done

KINGMAN – A development agreement for construction of the Rancho Santa Fe Interstate 40 traffic interchange, a parkway arterial, connector roadways and infrastructure was approved with some fanfare at Tuesday’s Kingman City Council meeting. Vice Mayor Travis Lingenfelter said the interchange first made the city’s capital project list 49 years ago. “This is a really big deal that this is approved and this goes forward tonight. I think we turn a new page and get into a new chapter of Kingman’s success on the east bench,” Lingenfelter said. “It’s going to propel this community as far as industry and jobs…

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Rancho development deal done

KINGMAN – A development agreement for construction of the Rancho Santa Fe Interstate 40 traffic interchange, a parkway arterial, connector roadways and infrastructure was approved with some fanfare at Tuesday’s Kingman City Council meeting. Vice Mayor Travis Lingenfelter said the interchange first made the city’s capital project list 49 years ago. “This is a really big deal that this is approved and this goes forward tonight. I think we turn a new page and get into a new chapter of Kingman’s success on the east bench,” Lingenfelter said. “It’s going to propel this community as far as industry and jobs…

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