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Letter to the Editor
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,

police lights
Kingman police chase ends in RV park

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

judge bench
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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A Plea for Sanity

This is not a political post, an institutional condemnation, nor a cry for sanction. It is
something else, a plea for sanity.
Like many Americans, the recent debate between presidential candidates was eye
opening. These wildly unpopular men scarcely seemed like statesmen.
But who are we to blame?

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BCSD cellphone, backpack changes approved for new school year

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City School District governing board members have approved a plan limiting students’ cellphones and backpacks when the new school year starts July 29.  

Under the new policy, student cellphones will be turned off and parked all day in locked and secure cabinets.  Backpacks will still be allowed for students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, but prohibited for middle and junior high students.

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