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World Elephant Day is August 12

Dear Editor, World Elephant Day is August 12,

Representative Paul Gosar spoke at Kingman Chamber of

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

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – A reminder, Lake

Pastor Jerry Dunn
With adversity, say,’ Thanks, Lord. I needed that’.

Psalm 100, a song of thanksgiving to God

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Public input meetings set for Kingman Airport

KINGMAN, Ariz. – On Thursday, February 4, Kingman Municipal Airport team members, along with consultants Coffman Associates, will be holding a public input meeting regarding the ongoing environmental assessment for release of 1,813 acres of airport land. The meeting will take place from 4-5:30 p.m. virtually or in person at City Council Chambers located at 310 N. Fourth Street. Participants can join the meeting virtually and will need to pre-register by 9:00 a.m. on February 4, by emailing llewis@cityofkingman.gov, and provide their name, address, and the telephone number or email they will be using. Once registered, a link with additional…

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Messersmith honored at Rotary meeting

Charlie Tegarden, Past Rotary District Director recently awarded  Dan Messersmith,Kingman Route 66 Rotarian, for Service Above Self and Recognition for 2 years (2018-2020) serving as The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona President. The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona (TRVFA) is a non-profit organization under IRS Code 501(c)(3) whose purpose is to assist those people who qualify under Arizona law to obtain financial assistance to further their vocational studies. TRVFA is an organization which meets Arizona’s Credit For Contributions To A Qualifying Charitable Organization requirements.  Our QCO Code is 20698. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements are identified and recommended to…

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Monthly trash cleanup opportunities for White Cliffs Wagon Trail

KINGMAN – Dedicated nature enthusiasts beat the first winter storm of 2021 to clean up trash at White Cliffs Wagon Trail Saturday. Kingman Main Street, an organization of local volunteers and business owners dedicated to downtown revitalization, held a monthly gathering to rid the trails located north of downtown Kingman of various assortments of litter. Twelve helpers, adults and children, including three people from Lake Havasu City, scoured the trails for about two hours starting at 10 a.m. They collected three full bags and a few tinier bags of garbage, most of which was dog waste and broken glass. The…

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Flora resigns as CRUHSD superintendent; Wilcox named as interim

BULLHEAD CITY – The Colorado River Union High School District governing board has unanimously accepted the resignation of Todd Flora as superintendent.  During the same meeting Thursday night, board members named River Valley High School principal Dorn Wilcox as interim superintendent pending the search for a permanent superintendent. Board members met for about 20 minutes in executive session to discuss Flora’s resignation.  That agreement will be made public in seven days, per state law.  They met for another hour to discuss the interim superintendent appointment.  Both votes passed unanimously. “I want CRUHSD to become bigger and better,” Wilcox said after…

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Rosebird Farms CSA and Farm Stand joins Double Up Food Bucks program

Rosebird Farm CSA and Farm Stand Now Offers Double Up Food Bucks to Shoppers Who Purchase Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Dried Beans, and Edible Plants with a SNAP EBT Card KINGMAN – The CSA and Farm Stand operated by Rosebird Farms is now incentivizing shoppers to make healthy choices, as this Certified Naturally Grown family farm expands its participation in the Double Up Food Bucks Arizona program, following several years of offering a successful Community Supported Agriculture program. According to Double Up Food Bucks Arizona, the timing could not be better for Rosebird Farms to add their CSA and farm…

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New reports of vaccine scams

COVID-19 vaccine distribution is in full swing, and scammers have been quick to take advantage. BBB Scam Tracker is getting reports of cons ranging from calls phishing for personal information to messages claiming you need to pay to guarantee your dose. If you are eligible to receive the vaccine, be sure to double check any messages before sharing personal information. How the Scam Works: You get a phone call, social media message, or an email saying that you are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. It appears to comes from a friend, a public health official, or someone from a local hospital…

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