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A new season

Dear Editor, Fall has arrived. This is not

International Peace Day observed around the world and

KINGMAN, Ariz. – International Peace Day (IPD) was

Topock School Board meeting calmer than usual Thursday

TOPOCK, Ariz. – For the very first time,

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Kingman police chase ends in RV park

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The Kingman Police Department (KPD)

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Colombian charged with 18 child-sex offenses

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A Kingman resident from Colombia

Work continues to restore water services at Grand

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – Grand Canyon National Park

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Gun & Knife Show slated

KINGMAN – Pioneer Country Events will be hosting a Gun & Knife, Coins & Collectibles Show on Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15 at Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd. Hours are Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food vendors will be on site. The show is open to the public with adult admission $7 per day or $10 for a two-day pass. Children ages 13 and under are free with a paying adult. Vendor spaces are available; for information call or email: 928-692-0937, 928-530-0937, or pioneercountryevents@gmail.com.

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Kingman Powerhouse Kiwanis hosts scholarship dinner to support local youth

KINGMAN – Saturday, March 7, The Kingman Powerhouse Kiwanis hosted its scholarship dinner at the Club for Youth from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. This St. Patrick’s Day Celebration helped to raise money to support scholarships for graduating seniors at $20 a ticket, along with a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. The 2020 Scholarship dinner was sponsored by Unisource Energy Services, Anderson Auto Group, Baker Chevron, Kingman Regional Medical Center, The Law office of Deborah A. Liverence, Deana Nelson- State Farm, 66 Auto Sales, TNC Insurance, Kermit’s Transmission, JM Eagle, Living Waters Hospice, ReMax Preferred, Matt Ladendecker-Edward Jones, Foothills Bank,…

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Bullhead City seeking transit commissioners

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on the Bullhead Area Transit System Commission (“BATS”). The BATS Commission makes recommendations to the Bullhead City Council regarding the development and maintenance of a public transportation system for the city.  The BATS Commission meets quarterly on the first Monday of February, May, August, and November; and holds special meetings as required. There is no residency requirement to be eligible to serve on the BATS Commission. Three seats on the BATS Commission are currently available. The positions would begin immediately upon City Council approval and expire on…

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Laughlin brings acupuncture, herbal therapy specialties to Mohave County

Acupuncture and herbal therapy is now available in Mohave County! Barbara Laughlin opened Mohave Acupuncture and Herbal Therapy last month in Dolan Springs. Why acupuncture? “It’s natural medicine, strengthening the body while it deals with the chief complaint. Acupuncture can help with a variety of ailments including old and new pain and injuries, stress and anxiety,” said Laughlin. “Years ago, my husband had a severe injury, and acupuncture helped him. That’s what made me decide to go into this field. He encouraged and supported me to go to school and then make it my lifelong goal to help others with…

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Funding for Rancho Santa Fe interchange project changes

KINGMAN – The formula for funding Kingman’s Interstate 40 Rancho Santa Fe interchange project has evolved. Two of the three funding sources remain the same, but the third has changed according to Mayor Jen Miles, City Manager Ron Foggin and city spokeswoman Colleen Haines. $20 million from the state remains available for the next four years and the city is committed to providing several million dollars more. It’s the third leg of the funding stool that has been altered. Sunbelt Development had explored creation of a Community Facilities District wherein benefiting property owners would contribute to project cost. That’s no…

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