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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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Executive Order: “Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected”

PHOENIX⁠ — “Stay home, Stay healthy, Stay connected” – that’s what the state is asking of fellow Arizonans in the continued effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. The latest Executive Order issued today by Governor Doug Ducey follows new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and comes at the recommendation of public health officials who are tracking data specific to Arizona. The Governor’s order promotes increased physical distancing, while encouraging social connectedness among citizens. It takes place at 5:00 p.m. March 31. “Keeping Arizonans safe and healthy as we slow the spread of COVID-19 remains our top…

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Executive Order: “Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected”

PHOENIX⁠ — “Stay home, Stay healthy, Stay connected” – that’s what the state is asking of fellow Arizonans in the continued effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. The latest Executive Order issued today by Governor Doug Ducey follows new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and comes at the recommendation of public health officials who are tracking data specific to Arizona. The Governor’s order promotes increased physical distancing, while encouraging social connectedness among citizens. It takes place at 5:00 p.m. March 31. “Keeping Arizonans safe and healthy as we slow the spread of COVID-19 remains our top…

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Community Development Block Grant process completed

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Wow Food Pantry to hold food distribution event

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KRMC awaits possible surge

KINGMAN – Local health care professionals look to other communities and state and federal experts for useful data to make best practice decisions to manage a growing number of COVID-19 cases. Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) Chief Executive Officer Brian Turney said most infected patients are able to beat the bug. “Nationally what they’re seeing is about 80% of the cases are typical, flu-like symptoms and then about 15% are severe and about 5% are extreme,” Turney said. “We haven’t had enough cases to see if ours follow the same pattern.” Seven positive coronavirus cases had been documented in Mohave…

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River Fund supports community needs during emergency

BHHS Legacy Foundation donates $40,000 BULLHEAD CITY – The BHHS Legacy Foundation has awarded the River Fund, Inc $40,000 to assist the River Fund in supporting individuals and agencies in our local communities during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The BHHS Legacy Foundation is partnering with the City of Bullhead City and the River Fund to assess needs and provide services to our local residents. The BHHS Legacy Foundation is challenging the community to provide the River Fund a $1 for $1 match to raise money to help local families, vulnerable senior citizens and unemployed workers who are struggling at this time….

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