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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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Mohave Community College Women’s Soccer posts historic first win of inaugural regular season

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College Women’s Soccer put on an impressive showing over the weekend in California, as the Bighorns came away with a commanding 18-1 victory over Community Christian College. Saturday’s win gives the women’s squad its first-ever win of the inaugural regular season as well as the first win in conference play. 

“They were very excited and relieved to get their first win,” says Women’s Head Coach Robert Podeyn of his squad.

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Andy Devine memorialized with awards, parade, rodeo

KINGMAN – The 48th Annual Andy Award ceremony will be held Monday, Sept. 23 at Beale Celebrations. This cherished Kingman tradition since 1978, honors the spirit of our hometown legend, Andy Devine, by recognizing individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made significant contributions to the betterment of our community.

Join the Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce in acknowledging and honoring the accomplishments of community members.

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Operation Veteran offers fellowship for servicemembers past and present

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).

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Havasu Pioneers remember Hussongs’ historic nightlife

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.

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Human composting now legal in Arizona

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

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