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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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Bullhead City services modified due to COVID-19 concerns

BULLHEAD CITY – Based on discussions with the Mohave County Public Health Department and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the State of Arizona, the City of Bullhead City is modifying a number of City services due to the nationwide Covid-19 emergency: 1.      The Bullhead City Senior Center and all of its associated activities have been cancelled until further notice. 2.      The Bullhead City Nutrition Center will be modifying food delivery services. On-site meals will be offered on a drive-thru basis. Home delivered Meals on Wheels will continue, but scheduling may be modified in the near future. 3.      City…

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Arizona schools close to address staffing shortages, prioritize Arizona children

School closures are through March 27 Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent Kathy Hoffman today announced a statewide closure of Arizona schools from Monday, March 16, 2020 through Friday, March 27, 2020. Governor Ducey and Superintendent Hoffman will work with education officials and public health officials to reassess the need for the school closures and provide further guidance through March 27, 2020.  View Governor Ducey and Superintendent Hoffman’s open letter to Arizona families, educators, school leaders, and education community members HERE. “Over the past few weeks and in coordination with public health officials, we have been in close communication with school administrators…

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Rotary Park South closed for Teen Break 2020

LAKE HAVASU CITY – In an effort to facilitate a safe and enjoyable Teen Break Event for the teens, volunteers and staff, the south end of Rotary Community Park parking lots, the all-inclusive playground, and the surrounding sidewalk paths are closed to the public, beginning Monday, March 16, at 8:00 a.m. through Thursday, March 19 at 5:00 p.m. During this time, the Tinnell Memorial Sports Park is closed to the public on Tuesday, March 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration is available at the Aquatic Center and will remain open throughout the event. Cost is $41. Event wristbands…

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Don’t worry about tomorrow

I once knew a couple who were given to such worrying that they worried most when there was nothing to worry about! Does that sound at all like you? I would hope not, yet there are many people who fit just such a description. They are chronic worriers; worrying about their health, family, job, and money matters, just to name a few. One day Jesus sat on a hillside before a vast multitude of men and women who were given to earthly cares. He said to them, “Therefore take no thought, saying, what shall we eat? Or, what shall we…

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County roadwork continues

MOHAVE COUNTY  – The citizens of Mohave County can expect the following activity from Mohave County Public Works during the week of March 16: Arizona Strip: Road grading on Mt. Trumbull Loop in Main Street Valley and near Tuweep Valley in Colorado City. Kingman: Road grading on 1) Jackrabbit Dr., 2) Quail Run Rd., 3) Buckhorn Dr., 4) Valley View Rd., 5) Buckhorn Bend, 6) Cottontail Tr., 7) Palo Christo Dr., 8) Sundown Rd. and 9) Greasewood Dr. Also, pot hole repairs and right of way repairs in the Butler area. Hackberry: Road grading on Antares Rd. Wikieup: Road grading…

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Leftover hunt permit-tags available for 2020 elk hunts

Applications will be accepted by mail beginning at 8 a.m. March 23 Arizona hunters still have an opportunity to receive a hunt permit-tag for select 2020 elk hunts.  There are 824 leftover hunt permit-tags — 677 for the minimal occurrence zone/low density (general) hunt in game management units 12A, 12B, 13A and 13B. All remaining hunt permit-tags will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis as follows: By mail: Paper applications will be accepted beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, March 23,  and must be addressed to: Arizona Game and Fish Department, Attn.: Draw/First Come, 5000 W. Carefree Highway,…

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