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A new season

Dear Editor, Fall has arrived. This is not

International Peace Day observed around the world and

KINGMAN, Ariz. – International Peace Day (IPD) was

Topock School Board meeting calmer than usual Thursday

TOPOCK, Ariz. – For the very first time,

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Kingman police chase ends in RV park

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The Kingman Police Department (KPD)

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Colombian charged with 18 child-sex offenses

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A Kingman resident from Colombia

Work continues to restore water services at Grand

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – Grand Canyon National Park

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MCC’s annual Pumpkinfest event is back for the community

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College is hosting its annual Pumpkinfest event for the community! MCC’s Kingman, Lake Havasu and Bullhead campuses will have a lot of fun games, treats and candy. The event is free and for all ages. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Lake Havasu City

When: Friday, Oct. 18 | 5:30-7:30 PM

Where: MCC Lake Havasu campus, 1977 Acoma Blvd. West

Details: Games, haunted house, trick or treating, arts & crafts, mini-golf, and truck or treat contest.

Bullhead City

When: Friday, Oct. 25 | 5-7:30 PM

Where: MCC Bullhead Campus, 3400 Hwy. 95

Details: Candy, treats, games and prizes.

Kingman

When: Friday, Oct. 25 | 6-8 PM

Where: MCC Neal Campus-Kingman, 1971 Jagerson Ave.

Details: Candy, games, story time, and hayride.

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Gold Star ceremony honored fallen military heroes

LAKE HAVASU CITY – It was an especially moving evening for the military moms of Lake Havasu recently as the community honored the mothers of veterans who lost their children while serving this country.

The ceremony took place on Sunday, Sept. 29 at Wheeler Park. Gold Star Mothers Incorporated was created to keep the legacy alive of the fallen children who dedicated their time and service in the military.  

The last day Sunday in September is when the mothers who have lost sons and daughters honor their children with a candlelight ceremony in remembrance of their bravery.

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Fireworks ban lifted for county

MOHAVE COUNTY – In accordance with Mohave County Ordinance No. 2013-04, Section V., the Mohave County Emergency Management Officer, Mike Browning has determined that “an emergency condition warranting an Outdoor Fire and Permissible Consumer Fireworks Prohibition currently does not exist in each and all Fire Zones in Mohave County.”

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Astronomy Club hosts speaker

KINGMAN – The High Desert Astronomy Club will present a lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Lowell Observatory Historian Kevin Schindler. Schindler will be speaking on Lowell’s new Astronomy Discovery Center and Dark Sky Planetarium. The event will be held in the Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) Mohave Room, near the cafeteria.

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DV Awareness Walk set in Havasu

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Havasu Abuse Victims Education Network (HAVEN) Center will be bringing recognition for crisis victims with their 11th Annual “Save a Life” Domestic Violence Awareness Walk. HAVEN Provides services to victims and families in crisis at no cost. The organization works alongside various other like-minded organizations such as the National Domestic Violence Hotline, The Arizona Child and Family, Advocacy Network, Lake Havasu City, a many more charitable groups that give assistance to victims of abuse.  

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