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Piano concertist returns to Kingman

KINGMAN – John Nilsen, accomplished pianist from Oregon is returning to Kingman for a free Concert on Friday, March 13, at 7:00 p.m. The concert will be held at Canyon Community Church, 3270 North Harvard Street. This will be an intimate evening of music, art and community. Admission is free – a donation will be accepted. For more information call Canyon Community Church at 928-681-4673 or go to www.canyon-church.com

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County attorney to face election challenge

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Attorney Matt Smith could face the first ballot box challenge of his political career this year. One of Smith’s former employees, Bryan Whitney, visited the county elections office on Friday, February 7, declaring his intent to run for county attorney. Whitney currently heads up a Kingman-based private law practice. He did not respond to initial requests to discuss his prospective candidacy. Smith has been with the county attorney’s office for 32 years, 16 of them as its leader. Smith has not been opposed in previous election contests. “Obviously you would prefer not to have a…

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Artist Talks and Treats is Saturday

KINGMAN – Join the ArtHub for a free event, Artist Talks and Treats, Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10 to11 a.m. Nibble on complimentary tasty treats as you enjoy presentations by local artists and learn what it means to live a life in the arts. Talks will reveal life behind the scenes and the magic behind the making. Bring your questions and curiosities for the Q&A section after the presentation. Donations are always welcome to support your local arts nonprofit. The February presenter is the very talented Karen Lopez! Enjoy tasty treats that are being provided by Route 66 Bakery. The…

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Northern Ave crash may have been due to medical episode

KINGMAN – A heavy-duty pickup truck left a field of debris when it barreled along Northern Avenue in north Kingman and crashed through a business at Van Nuys Rd., Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 12. Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responding at 4:00 p.m. discovered the blue 2020 Chevy truck protruding through the building and its injured 65-year-old driver. “It is suspected that the driver suffered a medical episode, causing him to accelerate to a high rate of speed,” said sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen. “The truck left the roadway and struck multiple mailboxes, advertisement banners and a business sign pole with a…

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Bullhead Fire hosts Leadership Development Academy

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead Fire Department (BHCFD), in partnership with the Kingman Fire Department hosted a Leadership Development Academy February 3 through 7. A total of 41 participants from surrounding departments were in attendance. The five-day academy was a joint effort to focus on Leadership and Management Training for Supervisors of the area Fire Departments. Instructors were current or former Chief Officers from around the State of Arizona. BCFD Fire Chief Patrick Moore stated, “The training is an invaluable opportunity for our personnel to improve their supervisory skills and network with peers throughout the area, and we are fortunate…

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