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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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Lions Club hosted Annual Golf Ball Drop

KINGMAN – Last year, the Kingman Mohave Lions Club held its annual 50/50 Golf Ball Drop, March 14, 2019 at Centennial Park. A crane and crew were provided  by Unisource, dropping thousands of golf balls on a baseball diamond in the park.  The ball which landed closest to the target stake located at the center of the drop zone was certified as the prize winner by Judge Dave Huerta This year’s winning ticket was purchased by local dentist, Susan Haynes, of Lets CU Smile Dentistry, whose total winnings came to $2777.50. This business was also one of this year’s corporate…

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Mayor Sheehy urges non-essential businesses to suspend operations

MOHAVE COUNTY – Governor Doug Ducey’s Executive Order 2020-18 “Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected,” directs those in Arizona to limit their time away from their place of residence or property, except to conduct or participate in Essential Activities; for employment, to volunteer or participate in Essential Functions; and to utilize any service or products provided by Essential Businesses.  The list of “Essential Services,” is available at https://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2020/03/list-essential-services. Lake Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy said, “If you have to ask, if your business is essential during these trying times, then your business is not essential.  Please suspend your businesses operations, send…

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Mayor Sheehy urges non-essential businesses to suspend operations

MOHAVE COUNTY – Governor Doug Ducey’s Executive Order 2020-18 “Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected,” directs those in Arizona to limit their time away from their place of residence or property, except to conduct or participate in Essential Activities; for employment, to volunteer or participate in Essential Functions; and to utilize any service or products provided by Essential Businesses.  The list of “Essential Services,” is available at https://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2020/03/list-essential-services. Lake Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy said, “If you have to ask, if your business is essential during these trying times, then your business is not essential.  Please suspend your businesses operations, send…

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Additional closures ordered statewide due to COVID-19

MOHAVE COUNTY – Bullhead City park staff spent a great deal of time Saturday closing park amenities per Arizona Governor Doug Ducey’s Executive Order issued late Friday. Also consistent with the Governor’s order, the city also instructed all barbers, cosmetology, hairstyling, nail salons and aesthetic salons, tanning salons, tattoo parlors, spas, and massage parlors to close. On Saturday, City park staff closed the Skate Park at Rotary Park, removed all rims from all park basketball hoops, closed all bathrooms, removed picnic tables and shut down all dugouts. All dugouts were closed at all softball and baseball fields because you cannot physically distance…

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Bullhead schools switch to neighborhood delivery for meal program; RVHS meals to remain on site

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Elementary School District’s free meal program will move from “grab-and-go” pick-ups at four campuses to delivery by school bus at several dozen stops around the community.  The move is effective Monday (April 6). Free breakfasts and lunches will continue to be available during campus closures for all students 18 and under, regardless of where they attend school, noted BCESD Superintendent Carolyn Stewart. A companion meal program for River Valley High School students in and around Mohave Valley will remain on campus. The new BCESD schedule will have boxed meals available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. …

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