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Operation Veteran offers fellowship for servicemembers past and present

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago5 mins

KINGMAN – Veterans in the area have a unique opportunity to get in touch with each other spiritually.

Operation Veteran offers camaraderie and fellowship with other servicemembers who understand the unique challenges of military life and where they can be part of a welcoming community who gathers to support one another through shared experiences, prayer, and brotherhood.

The club holds weekly meetings every Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at New Life Church, Classroom 3, 419 Harrison St. (Just off Hualapai Mountain Road).

Havasu Pioneers remember Hussongs’ historic nightlife

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago6 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – If you put yourself in a time machine in Lake Havasu City dating back to about 45 years ago, the town may look a little unrecognizable to the newer residents. Rather than making a stop at the Aquatic Center for a swim, the lake was the swimming pool and aside from the bowling alley, the drive-in movie theater, and having only one video arcade, there really was not much of a nightlife. It wasn’t until the opening of the historically famous restaurant bar and nightclub, Hussongs, that residents finally had something to look forward to on the weekends.

Human composting now legal in Arizona

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – There are several new laws which took effect in Arizona Saturday, September 14, and among them one stands out. Governor Katie Hobbs signed into law House Bill 2081 which is the Human Composting law. Yes, as of today it is now legal to compost the dead in Arizona. The state of Arizona has legalized a burial alternative known as NOR: Natural Organic Reduction, which is Human composting.

The process involves placing Human remains in a temperature controlled vessel with organic materials

Message for law enforcement regarding recent school threats

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Law enforcement officials have been tracking a nationwide school threat that has been circulating via social media.

A day in the life of a panhandler

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – He’s one of Kingman’s more recognizable panhandling regulars. A man named “Dave” frequently works the corner of Airway Avenue and Stockton Hill Road, catching some shade cast by pine trees just west of the fuel island at Smith’s.

So, if Dave has multiple hours to beg, several days a week, why would he not work instead?

“I’m 63. I can’t compete for a job with these kids. I can’t wait three weeks or three months to get a phone call out of 100 applications and then they ask me 100 questions about my career path

2024 Andy Awards nominees announced

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the top nominees for the 2024 Andy Awards, honoring those who have made exceptional contributions to the betterment of the Kingman community. These awards celebrate the legacy of Andy Devine, a true hometown legend, and recognize outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations across multiple categories.

Below are the top nominees in each category.

Student of the Year: Emmalynn Faris, Sophia Meredith, Maysen Victory, Joseph Tadlock, and Bella Zietz.

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Operation Veteran offers fellowship for servicemembers past and present

Havasu Pioneers remember Hussongs’ historic nightlife

Human composting now legal in Arizona

Message for law enforcement regarding recent school threats

A day in the life of a panhandler

2024 Andy Awards nominees announced

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