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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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Fourth virus-related death in Mohave County

Latest victim from Kingman area, bringing total of cases to 83 MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 25, 2020) The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified late this morning of the fourth death of COVID-19 in Mohave County. The person was in the 65+ age range and was hospitalized at Kingman Regional Medical Center. This is a new case and is epidemiologically-linked to another case. This is Kingman’s first recorded COVID-19 death. Mohave County Supervisor Jean Bishop said, “This terrible disease has now taken the lives of four in our county.  Speaking for our board, I want to convey our…

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Mobile home fire claims life

BULLHEAD CITY – A Bullhead City an died from fire-related injuries Friday, Aril 24. Bullhead City firefighters responded to a doublewide mobile home fire in the 1400 block of Verde Dr., where heavy flames were coming out of the windows and roof. According to a fire department spokesperson, one person had safely evacuated the residence before firefighters arrived, who reported that a man was still inside the burning home. The male fire victim was extracted from the home and transported to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center, where he died from his injuries. The cause of the fire is known at…

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Wet winter could make for tough fire season during pandemic

Arizonans are urged to take caution to avoid a disastrous wildfire season following a relatively wet winter, largely echoing calls that the governor and fire officials made last year.  At a press conference last week, Gov. Ducey and various fire officials discussed how the state would fight wildfires as the world is reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. There was so much precipitation last winter that the reservoirs that supply water to the Phoenix area are nearly full, improving drought conditions. But wet winters mean more vegetation, which can dry out, increasing fire danger. Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management Director David Tenney discussed partnerships and programs…

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Wet winter could make for tough fire season during pandemic

Arizonans are urged to take caution to avoid a disastrous wildfire season following a relatively wet winter, largely echoing calls that the governor and fire officials made last year.  At a press conference last week, Gov. Ducey and various fire officials discussed how the state would fight wildfires as the world is reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. There was so much precipitation last winter that the reservoirs that supply water to the Phoenix area are nearly full, improving drought conditions. But wet winters mean more vegetation, which can dry out, increasing fire danger. Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management Director David Tenney discussed partnerships and programs…

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Healthy blood donors needed in wake of coronavirus pandemic

UPDATED aPRIL 24, 2020 There will be no blood drive Sun, April 26, at St Mary’s Catholic Church, 302 E Spring St, Parish Ctr, as previously reported. As our country faces the Coronavirus pandemic, we also face a national blood shortage as blood drives are canceled daily.  It’s critical for healthy eligible Americans to give blood.  Both the U.S. Surgeon General and FEMA have declared blood donation as an essential function that cannot be disrupted.  Not having enough blood to meet basic patient needs will cause yet another public health crisis.  Please schedule your blood donation appointment today and remember…

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Healthy blood donors needed in wake of coronavirus pandemic

UPDATED aPRIL 24, 2020 There will be no blood drive Sun, April 26, at St Mary’s Catholic Church, 302 E Spring St, Parish Ctr, as previously reported. As our country faces the Coronavirus pandemic, we also face a national blood shortage as blood drives are canceled daily.  It’s critical for healthy eligible Americans to give blood.  Both the U.S. Surgeon General and FEMA have declared blood donation as an essential function that cannot be disrupted.  Not having enough blood to meet basic patient needs will cause yet another public health crisis.  Please schedule your blood donation appointment today and remember…

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