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A memorial walkway, which extends under the famously relocated London Bridge, will now feature bricks honoring the service of the legendary World War II Navajo Code Talkers. At 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, the Havasu Freedom Foundation will unveil 33 bricks along the walkway dedicated to the instrumental work of the code talkers; however, only 29 bricks will bear names as national historians continue to research the backgrounds of four additional military members involved in the once top-secret military program. All of the original 29 Code Talkers are deceased. While there are statues, plaques and museums honoring code talkers…

The public is invited to the Mohave Republican Forum meeting on Wednesday, June 12, at 5:30 p.m., with Dr. Kelli Ward, Arizona State GOP Chairman will be speaking and answering questions. Topics and questions to be answered include without limitation: What is the agenda to regain the State Offices (Secretary of State {Lt. Gov.} and the Supt. of Public Instruction and increase the House and Senate majority? What is being done to keep the U.S. Senate seat, the U.S. House seats in Arizona, and increase Arizona’s U.S House seats held by Republicans?  What can be done to have public education, and State, County and City infrastructure better…

There were more issues than answers as Mohave County Supervisors spoke about short and long-term animal control issues during their Monday board meeting in Kingman. The board ultimately approved a modified version of a staff proposal to take over management of the shelter in Kingman, at least temporarily, but they continued discussion and possible action regarding possible construction of a new facility to replace it. A circular discussion ensued because the separate proposals involve interlinking issues. Four primary topics were in focus. KINGMAN SHELTER OPERATION The Lake Havasu City-based Western Arizona Humane Society (WAHS) currently runs the Kingman shelter through…

The Mohave Museum of History and Art is committed to preserving the heritage of northwestern Arizona for museum visitors, and when these visitors enter the museum they will likely be greeted by a cheerful volunteer. This volunteer will offer them a map of the museum, so that they can navigate the wonders within. Judy Olney, volunteer and board member said, “I’ve volunteered for 10 years, and I’m very attached to the museum. I think that it is important because it preserves and protects our local history.” A volunteer like Olney will point people to the first exhibit, the “Hall of…