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The fallacy in cherry picking

Dear Editor, During the recent Trump administration’s U.S.

fire extinguisher
Safe evacuation in Lake Havasu City garage fire

LAKE HAVASU CITY – At approximately 11:30 p.m.

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Rhythm & Brews festival returns for third year

KINGMAN — The Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce

Nancy Griffith Terhaar

March 12, 1948 – May 29, 2026 Nancy,

Volunteers help expand innovative Colorado River Fish Habitat

BULLHEAD CITY — Twenty volunteers from Bullhead City

arrested in handcuffs
Scam artists apprehended in Starbucks parking lot

KINGMAN – An alleged scam artist was arrested

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Scholarships available for students in health and public services, early childhood education 

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College students have the opportunity to earn the Home and Community Based Services Scholarship offered by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). The scholarship may help students cover the cost of tuition, books, course fees, and other resources students may need to be successful in their educational journey.     MCC has been awarded $1.4 million over a two-year period to provide scholarships and tuition assistance to students who are considering enrolling in the approved programs. Students who are pursuing a degree in Registered Nursing, Medical Assisting, Nursing Assisting, Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing, Early Childhood…

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Scholarships available for students in health and public services, early childhood education 

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College students have the opportunity to earn the Home and Community Based Services Scholarship offered by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). The scholarship may help students cover the cost of tuition, books, course fees, and other resources students may need to be successful in their educational journey.     MCC has been awarded $1.4 million over a two-year period to provide scholarships and tuition assistance to students who are considering enrolling in the approved programs. Students who are pursuing a degree in Registered Nursing, Medical Assisting, Nursing Assisting, Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing, Early Childhood…

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Morton W. Tucker, Sr.

It is with great sadness that the family of Morton W. Tucker, Sr., age 85, passed away November 29, 2023. Morton was born on June 1, 1938, to Edward and Ida (Stiller) Tucker in Whiting, Indiana. Morton graduated from George Rogers Clark High School in 1956. He attended Greer Technical School in Chicago, Illinois and graduated in 1957. On June 14, 1958, Morton married Lorraine (Richter) Tucker and they had three children; Robin in 1959, Morton, Jr., in 1960 and Cheryl in 1963. Morton and Lorraine spend 65 years together on June 14, 2023. They celebrated their 50th anniversary on…

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This New Year consider becoming a volunteer 

As the New Year approaches, the Foster Care Review Board (FCRB) and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Arizona encourage members of the community to add volunteerism as one of their New Year Resolution goals! The FCRB and CASA programs enlist volunteers to advocate for children in foster care.  Recently, Jim, a current FCRB member and previous CASA volunteer, reflected on the time he has spent advocating for children. Jim has been with the FCRB for six years and was a CASA for over four years. “First, I was a mentor for 5 years then a CASA, where spending time…

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Put safety first when it comes to fireworks

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fireworks started an estimated 19,500 fires in 2018, including 1,900 structure fires, 500 vehicle fires, and 17,100 outside and other fires. These fires caused five deaths, 46 civilian injuries, and $105 million in direct property damage.  The Bullhead City Fire Department would like to remind citizens that only “Permissible consumer fireworks” are allowed to celebrate the New Year between December 24 and January 3 within Bullhead City, city limits. Fireworks are not permitted in the Colorado River Nature Center at any time. We would like to encourage all citizens to leave fireworks out of your New Year celebration….

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Put safety first when it comes to fireworks

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fireworks started an estimated 19,500 fires in 2018, including 1,900 structure fires, 500 vehicle fires, and 17,100 outside and other fires. These fires caused five deaths, 46 civilian injuries, and $105 million in direct property damage.  The Bullhead City Fire Department would like to remind citizens that only “Permissible consumer fireworks” are allowed to celebrate the New Year between December 24 and January 3 within Bullhead City, city limits. Fireworks are not permitted in the Colorado River Nature Center at any time. We would like to encourage all citizens to leave fireworks out of your New Year celebration….

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