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KINGMAN – The City of Kingman invites residents

Smith receives degree from U of Alaska

KINGMAN – The University of Alaska Fairbanks honored

Mathlympics is back at Mohave College

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave College held its annual Mathlympics

Kingman chip sealing begins on various streets starting Monday

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman Public Works

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Board addresses illegal sign issue

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County officials have been steadfast in refuting allegations that its employees have engaged in excessive, if not illegal, enforcement of COVID-19 rules, regulations, and restrictions, but there’s a concession that staff made dozens of errors in another arena. The matter was brought to light by District 5 Supervisor Ron Gould at the Sept. 7 Board of Supervisors meeting. “Recently over 100 of my constituents were cited for having illegal signs in the Ft. Mohave area in front of their business,” Gould said. “These were A-frame signs and I guess you would call some of them sails, or…

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ARPA funds subsidize air service

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City is pledging $65,000 toward a $150,000 package to subsidize daily air service to Los Angeles. City Manager Toby Cotter told Council Members during their Sept. 7 meeting that it’s an appropriate use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. “Other communities across the country are using some of their ARPA funds for revenue guarantees for the airlines,” Cotter said. “We believe there’s a strong connection to a healthier community and a healthier tourism environment by having daily air service for our small businesses, for our tourists, and for our folks who need to travel.” Council Member…

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ARPA funds subsidize air service

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City is pledging $65,000 toward a $150,000 package to subsidize daily air service to Los Angeles. City Manager Toby Cotter told Council Members during their Sept. 7 meeting that it’s an appropriate use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. “Other communities across the country are using some of their ARPA funds for revenue guarantees for the airlines,” Cotter said. “We believe there’s a strong connection to a healthier community and a healthier tourism environment by having daily air service for our small businesses, for our tourists, and for our folks who need to travel.” Council Member…

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Mobile Health Unit part of proposal for Rescue Plan Funds

KINGMAN – Mohave County Supervisor Jean Bishop (R-Dist. 4) on Sept. 6 spoke to the Kingman Republican Women on a variety of topics including her proposals for use of the District 4 allocation of the Rescue Plan fund. Mohave County will receive $41 million from the Federal Government which the Supervisors voted to split evenly by supervisorial district. While she doesn’t agree with the huge giveaways by the Federal Government, she believes it was important for the County to accept the funds in order to benefit Mohave County residents. “I don’t agree with that.  If you give money away, it…

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Mobile Health Unit part of proposal for Rescue Plan Funds

KINGMAN – Mohave County Supervisor Jean Bishop (R-Dist. 4) on Sept. 6 spoke to the Kingman Republican Women on a variety of topics including her proposals for use of the District 4 allocation of the Rescue Plan fund. Mohave County will receive $41 million from the Federal Government which the Supervisors voted to split evenly by supervisorial district. While she doesn’t agree with the huge giveaways by the Federal Government, she believes it was important for the County to accept the funds in order to benefit Mohave County residents. “I don’t agree with that.  If you give money away, it…

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Calling all downtown merchants

KINGMAN – This year’s Veterans Day Parade, the Very Merry Display of Lights, and the Mingle Jingle Holiday Bazaar are on the calendar for this year! The Kingman Downtown Merchants Association (KDMA) is inviting the community to participate in these events. For the Veterans Day Parade, entries are free to all veterans, veterans’ groups, and their businesses/associations in downtown. The Very Merry Display of Lights will have vendor spaces on Beale St. free to all merchant businesses in downtown. A window decorating contest will also be held where downtown businesses can win cash prizes. Registration to enter will be $100…

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