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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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KSS-Taco Bell takes take first

Kingman’s traveling senior softball tournament team won the Ernie Jones Memorial over the weekend in Prescott. KSS-Taco Bell breezed undefeated through the bracket at 6-0. Coach Roy Heisner presented the Most Valuable Player honor to retired Arizona State Trooper Marty Harnisch. “Trooper” put on a hitting clinic, making only two outs in the six games. KSS-Taco Bell next travels to New Mexico for the Land of Enchantment Tournament in Albuquerque in June.

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Unidentified body located

BULLHEAD  CITY – The discovery of an unidentified body is under investigation by the Bullhead City Police Department. Agency spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said a man walking in a wash reported locating the remains of a man in a desert area off the Bullhead Parkway at about 8:20 p.m. on Monday, May 6. “There were no visible signs of trauma to suggest any foul play,” Fromelt said. “The cause of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner’s Office. Positive identification efforts continue. Dave Hawkins

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Salute to all mothers this weekend

Mother’s Day 2024 is a special day dedicated to celebrating motherhood and the influence mothers have in our lives. It is a time to honor and appreciate the sacrifices and selflessness of mothers, grandmothers, and other maternal figures in our lives. This day is celebrated every year on the second Sunday of May, and in 2024, Mother’s Day will fall on May 12th. Mother’s Day is a time for people to express their gratitude and appreciation to their mothers. It is a time to show how much we love and care for them, and to thank them for all the…

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Human remains identified near Meadview

MEADVIEW – Human remains located this week in a remote desert area near the Meadview Overlook have been connected to a more than three-year-old missing persons case. Brandon Parish, 19, was last seen in the Meadview area in Feb., 2021, according to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said family members reported him missing in March, 2021. Mortensen said a review of the site where the discovery occurred at about 9:43 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, has authorities believing the remains are those of Parish. She said an autopsy by the Medical Examiner will attempt to determine…

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And Then This Happened

Well, there is a new row in the mega-church community, and it involves two heavyweight titans, Mark Driscoll, and John Lindell. Chances are good you may not know either man, but the ripple effect of their brouhaha may soon enter your church community. On April 11th, the James River Church in Springfield, Missouri, held The Stronger Men’s Conference at their campus. This event draws a large audience of Christian men with the design of making them better actors in their homes, communities, and in their faith expression. Many see the value in such training and fellowship. However, guest speaker, Mark…

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ASHLine:  Lifeline for those wanting to stop tobacco use 

MOHAVE COUNTY – ASHLine is a state-wide program utilizing local county help for those seeking to quit tobacco use. While cigarette purchases are on the decline, vaping is on the rise for both teens and adults. The CDC reports fewer than one in 10 adult cigarette smokers succeed in quitting each year. The Mohave County Department of Public Health offers valuable assistance. With free tools like ASHLine and educational offerings to schools, the county’s Tobacco Use Prevention Program is here for residents wanting to quit, or just thinking about it. ASHLine services are free and confidential regardless of insurance.  Here’s what…

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