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BULLHEAD CITY – Last weekend in Bullhead City saw the Colorado River packed with people as hundreds of visitors, boaters, and water enthusiasts descended upon our stretch of the river both lining the shores and filling the river all Memorial Day weekend. Rental agencies and city personnel were fully staffed for what is commonly known as the start of summer….

Veterans Day, was first called Armistice Day and was dedicated to those who fought in WWI (1914 – 1918) which official ended on November 11, 1918. It ended on the 11th month, of the 11th day at the 11th hour, when a temporary cessation of hostilities was called between the warring nations. As time went on it became known as Veterans Day and in the US it was meant to honor all veterans who served in the armed forces as well as those killed in action. It became an official US holiday and in 1975 President Gerald Ford made it official by setting the date as November 11th.  Veterans Day is different because it is meant to honor all veterans were Memorial day is meant to honor those who died in war.

Photo courtesy Denise Neath

Memorial Day is Monday, May 27 and many who are enjoying the time off from work and school are unaware of exactly why the holiday is so important to our country. Memorial Day honors members of the military who died in service to their country or as a result of battlefield injuries and hostile actions. It has been conservatively estimated that some fell to the enemy, many more fell to disease. Since the Revolutionary War ended, 646,596 American troops have died in battle and more than 539,000 died from other, non-combat related causes. A hostile casualty is a person who…

Students at Utah Tech University showcased exceptional academic performance during the spring 2024 semester, with 1,276 students earning Dean’s List honors. To qualify, students had to attain a 3.5 to 3.89 GPA and complete at least 15 credits. The following local students met these qualifications, earning a spot on the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester: Alexis Rose Burnham of Colorado City; Denise Ruiz-Chavez of Beaver Dam; Donovan Peterson of Beaver Dam; Jorja Zirkle of Mohave Valley; and Rulon Richter of Colorado City. Students at Utah Tech University showcased exceptional academic performance during the Spring 2024 semester, with 1,040 students…

Madelyn Fernandez with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) ANd Deb Liverence, Coordinator of Mohave County Superior Court’s Dependency Alternative Program (DAP) were the featured speakers at Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s May 17 meeting. CASA advocates provide support to Mohave County juvenile court judges responsible for reviewing juvenile dependency cases in order to ensure the best outcome for the assigned child. DAP focuses on child safety and wellbeing, allowing parents to voice their wishes and concerns as to who will care for their child if they are unable to do so. Also pictured is Rotarian Charlie Teagarden.