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Paul Richard Perea Obituary
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Paul Richard Perea, 74, passed away peacefully on

Owens graduates from Angelo State

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Carson gets 10 years probation for abusing toddler

KINGMAN – Probation and jail time has been

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Laughlin Bridge in Laughlin, Nevada/ Bullhead City, Arizona
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KINGMAN – A court ordered bond reduction increases

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State Route 68 raised median construction in Golden Valley begins Aug. 16

Drivers should allow extra travel time and plan for delays  The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for overnight lane restrictions and intermittent closures on State Route 68 in Golden Valley near Kingman  for the construction of a raised median between Bacobi and Verde roads, beginning Monday, Aug. 16. The project is scheduled to be completed in the fall. Work will begin at Bacobi Road. Project work restrictions will occur overnight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday evenings through Friday mornings. Drivers can expectIntermittent east- and westbound lane restrictions. At least one travel lane will remain open in each…

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MEC returns $1.66 million in capital credits to members

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has authorized a capital credits return of $1,667,557.52 to members in 2021. MEC members who had electric service in 1989, 2000, or 2020 will receive their share as a check if their share is $10.00 or more. If the share is less than $10.00, active service accounts will receive a bill credit on their August or early September bill cycle. The checks will be mailed out during the second week of August. “One of the benefits of being a member of Mohave Electric Cooperative is that members share in any margins…

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MEC returns $1.66 million in capital credits to members

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has authorized a capital credits return of $1,667,557.52 to members in 2021. MEC members who had electric service in 1989, 2000, or 2020 will receive their share as a check if their share is $10.00 or more. If the share is less than $10.00, active service accounts will receive a bill credit on their August or early September bill cycle. The checks will be mailed out during the second week of August. “One of the benefits of being a member of Mohave Electric Cooperative is that members share in any margins…

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Airport and Industrial Park Advisory Commission seeking new Commissioner

KINGMAN – The Airport and Industrial Park Advisory Commission is seeking to fill an open Commissioner position. The Commission meets every 3rd Monday at 3 pm in the City Council Chambers. The Commission advises the Kingman City Council on airport and industrial park issues and promotes activities and development at the Kingman Municipal Airport and Industrial Park. All applicants must reside within the Kingman city limits. All interested in applying may contact Kingman Municipal Airport General Manager Doug Breckenridge at (928) 757-2134 or use the following web address:   https://www.cityofkingman.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/4739/637599455558400000

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Airport and Industrial Park Advisory Commission seeking new Commissioner

KINGMAN – The Airport and Industrial Park Advisory Commission is seeking to fill an open Commissioner position. The Commission meets every 3rd Monday at 3 pm in the City Council Chambers. The Commission advises the Kingman City Council on airport and industrial park issues and promotes activities and development at the Kingman Municipal Airport and Industrial Park. All applicants must reside within the Kingman city limits. All interested in applying may contact Kingman Municipal Airport General Manager Doug Breckenridge at (928) 757-2134 or use the following web address:   https://www.cityofkingman.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/4739/637599455558400000

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Big rig parking problems

KINGMAN – 28-year-old Silver Ridge subdivision resident Mitch Thofson is concerned about commercial truck traffic impacting his central Kingman neighborhood. The Thofson family lives on the corner of Raymond Avenue and Hillcrest Drive, directly west of the Planet Fitness facility. Thofson recently told City Council members that eighteen-wheelers and big box truck drivers dangerously restrict traffic when they park on both sides of Hillcrest to work out or shower at Planet Fitness. He said he is concerned for the safety of his 11-year-old grandchild and other kids in the neighborhood. Council member Keith Walker, a longtime resident of the subdivision, also expressed concern…

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