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AZGFD reminds outdoor enthusiasts to practice OHV, boating safety for July 4 celebrations

The Fourth of July is near and many Arizonans will include outdoor recreation in celebration plans. If operating an off-highway vehicle (OHV) or boating the waterways are part of your plans, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) urges everyone to put safety first. Off-highway Vehicle Recreation The Consumer Federation of America reports that most OHV fatalities occur in July, with the highest number of fatalities occurring on Independence Day. There are many actions operators of OHVs — like all-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes and side-by-sides — can take to ride safely and help ensure the safety of those around them:…

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MCSO Boating Division participating in Operation Dry Water

During the weekend of July 5 through 7, The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Division of Boating Safety will again be participating in Operation Dry Water. Operation Dry Water is a national campaign with the focus of reducing the number of alcohol and drug related crashes and fatalities, while fostering a stronger, more visible deterrent to alcohol and drug use on the water. In 2018, 494 arrests were made for boating under the influence, during this same campaign across the country. Law Enforcement Agencies from all 50 U.S. States will be participating in this year’s targeted enforcement. Since its inception in…

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Mohave County has formally taken over the animal shelter

The Kingman animal shelter formerly operated under contract with the Western Arizona Humane Society (WAHS) is transitioned to Mohave County management. The switchover occurred Monday as the former contract expired with the start of the new fiscal year. The county retained Nicole Mangiameli who will manage the operation as Animal Care Supervisor. She said all 13 employees who worked for WAHS keep their jobs under the county regime. “I have a large laundry list of new things do, along with new protocols and I’m loving every minute,” Mangiameli said. She said public concerns that quality of animal care will decline…

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Conservative Republican Club of Kingman meets July 8

The Conservative Republican Club of Kingman’s next meeting will be on Monday, July 8 at the Dambar Steakhouse at 11:15 a.m., with the formal meeting to start at noon. They will be having all of their Legislative District 5 reps – State Representatives Regina Cobb, Leo Biasiucci and State Senator Sonny Borrelli – on hand for the festivities.  They’ll be discussing the past legislative session, which will include the Rancho Santa Fe interchange, taxes, and so much more. As always, the meetings are open to the public, and entry is $3 with lunch optional and on ones own. No reservations are…

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KMLC to provide vision screening July 10

On Wednesday, July 10, the Kingman Mohave Lions Club (KMLC) will be providing visual screenings at the Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) Professional Medical Center at 1739 Beverly Avenue, Kingman, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. A Kid’s Day Vision Screening was previously held Saturday May 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the KRMC Hualapai campus at which 279 children screened and 21 applications were given out those who tested as needing follow-up testing for needing glasses or other services. They want to give a big thanks to all who previously volunteered their time and a special thanks to…

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City of Kingman adopts Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman City Council voted June 18, 2019, to adopt the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Budget, which began its implementation July 1. This lengthy process began last year, with City Council identifying their priorities, and reviewing feedback from a citizen survey that was mailed out to residents late last year. A condensed version (29 pages) of the budget can be found here: https://www.cityofkingman.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=3138 The budget process begins with each department creating their operating budget and submits them to the city Finance Department for their review. Finance then makes necessary revisions and submits to the City Manager Ron Foggin. After…

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