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KINGMAN, Ariz. – Representative Paul Gosar was one

Woodland Cree medicine man creative and gifted 

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Robert LaRochelle Crying Red Bear,

Angel Manor to celebrate 25 years in Kingman

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Angel Manor, a ministry that

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Coffee with the Mayor series returns in September

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Mack makes history as first defendant in new courthouse

KINGMAN – The new Mohave County Courthouse addition holds its first jury trials next week. Superior Court jury trials held in the adjacent historic courthouse in downtown Kingman were suspended in December, when coronavirus case numbers were spiking. Prospective jurors will be summoned Monday for the trial of Greg Mack. The 49-year-old Kingman man is accused of scuffling with Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies during a 2018 landlord tenant dispute in Valle Vista. Mack is charged with aggravated assault upon an officer, resisting arrest, escape and criminal trespass. Mack is represented by private counsel from Phoenix. Prosecutor Jeff Haws said the…

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Mask mandate moves mayor recall forward

KINGMAN – Kingman Mayor Jen Miles has been notified that signatures on petitions proposing her recall from office have been validated by the Mohave County Recorder’s Office. Miles said the office has determined that the petitions bear 1,512 valid signatures, 128 more than the minimum number required to qualify the question. Recall leader James Coffman said he initiated the recall last September largely in protest of the municipal mask mandate that was in effect at that time. Miles said she has until May 11 to resign, consider legal options or declare candidacy in a recall election that she’s been told…

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Mask mandate moves mayor recall forward

KINGMAN – Kingman Mayor Jen Miles has been notified that signatures on petitions proposing her recall from office have been validated by the Mohave County Recorder’s Office. Miles said the office has determined that the petitions bear 1,512 valid signatures, 128 more than the minimum number required to qualify the question. Recall leader James Coffman said he initiated the recall last September largely in protest of the municipal mask mandate that was in effect at that time. Miles said she has until May 11 to resign, consider legal options or declare candidacy in a recall election that she’s been told…

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Nine vie for Justice seat

KINGMAN – Nine Kingman area residents have applied to become the next Cerbat Justice of the Peace. A vacancy will be created by the retirement of Judge John Taylor late this month. Mohave County Human Resources Director Ken Cunningham said a four-member committee will review the applications and conduct interviews with the top candidates. He said the goal is to recommend up to three of the applicants for possible appointment. County supervisors could discuss and take action on the matter at their April 5 board meeting. Dave Hawkins

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Nine vie for Justice seat

KINGMAN – Nine Kingman area residents have applied to become the next Cerbat Justice of the Peace. A vacancy will be created by the retirement of Judge John Taylor late this month. Mohave County Human Resources Director Ken Cunningham said a four-member committee will review the applications and conduct interviews with the top candidates. He said the goal is to recommend up to three of the applicants for possible appointment. County supervisors could discuss and take action on the matter at their April 5 board meeting. Dave Hawkins

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Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Join Lake Havasu Mayor Cal Sheehy and City Manager Jess Knudson for coffee this Friday, March 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Community Center Relics and Rods Hall. This event is an informal come-and-go setting where residents are encouraged to wear face coverings and maintain social distancing. There is ample opportunity for residents to express any issues, concerns, or questions concerning our great city! For more information or questions about Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager, contact the Mayor’s office at (928) 453-4152.

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