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Team set for county fair

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – The Mohave County Fair is in its final stage of year-long preparations and ready to go with its opening on Thursday of next week. Over 50 employees and volunteers are involved in the big event anticipated by thousands. County employees from many departments have been actively supporting the determined effort to make it hugely successful. Most will be on hand to commence working on the 2025 Fair right after the conclusion of this year’s affair.

In the last three months leading up to the 2024 Fair, over $30,000 has been invested

New after-school program coming to Kingman

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

KINGMAN – Kingman will soon be getting a new and improved after-school program center for youth through the philanthropy of Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC), in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ).

The Clubs serve families and their children at 32 locations in the greater Phoenix area, as well Yuma. BGCAZ will enjoy a $1-lease arrangement for up to 25 years to operate in the entire east end of the commercial complex located along Airway Avenue at Burbank St.

11th annual golf tourney to benefit Kiwanis

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Kiwanis of Lake Havasu will be swinging in their charitable ways into September at this year’s Krazy “5 Iron” Golf Tournament. The nonprofit was founded upon creating public events that the community can participate in showing that, “a little help” still goes a long way.

Kiwanis has a solid reputation for building playgrounds, stocking libraries, and raising funds for backpacks to be filled with school supplies. The nonprofit’s last sporty fundraiser took place this past July with their vintage cartoon bowling tournament.

Price recognized as Cobalt All-America Scholar

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – Trevor Price, a member of the 2023-24 Linfield University men’s golf team, was recognized for outstanding academic and athletic accomplishment by the Golf Coaches Association of America.
Price is originally from Bullhead City, and previously competed at Mohave Accelerated Learning Center. He graduated from Linfield with a bachelor’s degree in sport management after the spring 2024 semester.

Upcoming Overnight Work on Airway Avenue

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman would like to notify residents that there will be overnight lane closures on Airway Avenue starting on, Friday, September 6th at 9:00 P.M. and will be in place until Saturday, September 7th at 5:00 A.M.

Bighorn fans pack Firebird Field for first home win of inaugural season

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – It was a packed house as Mohave Community College Men’s and Women’s Soccer took to Firebird Field in Bullhead City for the first-ever home games of the inaugural season on Friday, Aug. 30. Athletic Director and Men’s Head Coach Camilo Valencia says the electric atmosphere provided by the crowd Friday night helped to motivate his squad to a 5-0 victory over Colorado Northwestern Community College.

“It was super exciting to see us running at Firebird with a packed house wearing our Bighorn Red,”

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Category: Community News

Team set for county fair

New after-school program coming to Kingman

11th annual golf tourney to benefit Kiwanis

Price recognized as Cobalt All-America Scholar

Upcoming Overnight Work on Airway Avenue

Bighorn fans pack Firebird Field for first home win of inaugural season

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