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Valley boy found dead; possible quadding accident

Matthew Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

GOLDEN VALLEY – The body of a Golden Valley boy was discovered Thursday, about 2.5 hours after he was reported missing. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office said it appears that nine-year-old Alexander Lee was fatally injured in an accident involving a Yamaha 600 quad. Spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said the sheriff’s office learned at 6:45 p.m. that Lee had last been seen riding the quad around noon in the area of Dewey and Agua Fria in Golden Valley. “Searchers canvased the area and at approximately 9:15 p.m., the child was located in a wash near Estrella Road and Chino Drive,” Mortensen…

ADOR: Taxpayers be on the lookout for identity theft thieves during tax season

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) treats detecting and stopping fraud with paramount importance and reminds taxpayers that tax filing season is a time to be aware of identity thieves looking for ways to commit tax fraud. The department points to phishing schemes, card-skimming devices, unsecure Wi-Fi networks, data breaches, computer viruses, unsafe smartphone apps, and hacking email accounts as ways identities are stolen. Tips to help prevent being the victim of identity theft: ü Do not carry identification with your Social Security Number (SSN) on it. ü If someone wants your SSN, always ask why because it is not always required. ü Keep personal and…

Gates Avenue improvement update: Lane restrictions, closures in effect

Matthew Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Construction for the Gates Avenue street improvement project will begin Friday, January 31, from 6:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. when Gates Ave. will be closed to local traffic only, between Western Ave. and Golf Drive. Detours will be in place for the travelling public. Questions regarding this closure can be directed to Desert Construction at 928-757-2213. Up-to-date street closures and restrictions can be found on the City of Kingman’s engineering website page of Geographic Information Systems (Interactive Maps): https://www.cityofkingman.gov/government/departments/engineering/gis

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Chloride gearing up for St. Patrick’s Day celebration

Matthew Wanner7 years ago1 mins

CHLORIDE – Chloride is gearing up for their annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 14. Events include gunfights, a bull whip show, parade, vendors, bed & bath race, car show, and much more. Vendors of all kinds, including food vendors, are welcome on a first come basis. No advance reservations are taken. Spots are available on Tennessee Avenue for $10 for a 10×10 spot. If interested call Ruby at (928)565-4888. Spots on other streets are by donation. Questions call Jeannie at (928)565-9777.

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Hand & Foot Canasta offered

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Katheryn Heidenreich Adult Center (KHAC) would like to know if you are interested in playing Hand and Foot Canasta on Tuesday afternoons. If so, please call or come by to sign up. KHAC is located at 1776 Airway Ave., 928-753-2778.

Oatman amusement park: Zoning commission give nod despite merchant protest

Matthew Wanner7 years ago2 mins

OATMAN – A number of merchants in the historic mining town of Oatman oppose a western flavored enterprise proposed by an Aztec, New Mexico businessman. Tim McCarthy wants to develop “The Old 66 Ranch” about one mile outside of Oatman. “I’m looking at putting in a small western town with horseback rides,” McCarthy said during the January 8 meeting of the Mohave County Planning and Zoning Commission. “We’re putting in a zip line. We’ll have a petting zoo and various activities that come with that. We’re looking at putting in a little mining museum and a reptile exhibit.” McCarthy said…

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Valley boy found dead; possible quadding accident

ADOR: Taxpayers be on the lookout for identity theft thieves during tax season

Gates Avenue improvement update: Lane restrictions, closures in effect

Chloride gearing up for St. Patrick’s Day celebration

Oatman amusement park: Zoning commission give nod despite merchant protest

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