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Tri-City Council meets Jan. 8

KINGMAN – The Tri-City Council will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. in Kingman at the Kingman Police Department Training Room, 2730 E. Andy Devine. There will be a presentation from Suddenlink and from the Center for the Future of Arizona as well as updates on the 2020 Census activities and a report from the Arizona Department of Transportation. The meeting is open to the public.

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Annual Polar Bear Plunge will begin at noon

KINGMAN – What started out as a fun challenge has blossomed into a full scale specialty event to begin the New Year. The Polar Bear Plunge is open to anyone interested in starting off their new year in a “chilling” way by braving the near freezing waters of Centennial Pool, 3333 Harrison St, at exactly noon on New Year’s Day, January 1. Several unknown prizes await brave swimmers at the bottom of the pool. The Plunge is free for everyone. Hot showers await all dippers at the event’s conclusion. For more information call the Kingman Parks and Recreation Dept. at…

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Clean City, Planning & Zoning, Transit Advisory Commissions see turnover

KINGMAN – The Kingman City Council at their Dec. 17 meeting addressed filling vacancies for the Clean City, Planning & Zoning, PARG, and Transit Advisory Commissions. Mike Blair was appointed to a seat on the Historic Preservation Commission. The commission currently has a second seat that remains vacant. Clean City Commissioners C. Russell, Kathy Bowman and Na’qui “Nikki” c’Way’ya, were each reappointed for new terms. Regina Garcia submitted her resignation from the commission; Teresa Woods was appointed in Garcia’s place. Two Planning and Zoning Commissioners Laurie DeVries and Vickie Kiress are at the end of their terms with neither seeking…

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Great Dane rescued from residential blaze

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Fire Department (LHCFD) responded to reports of smoke in a residence in the 4000 block of Black Hills Bay the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 20. According to a LHCFD press release, the homeowner reported a fire after finding smoke in the living room; he was able to evacuate. The first arriving fire company reported 20 to 30 foot flames coming from the roof of the residence. Four Engine Companies, one Truck Company, one Alternative Response Vehicle (ARV), a Battalion Chief, and a Division Chief responded to the second alarm fire. Fire crews…

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Monthly dinner is Jan. 9

KINGMAN – The Kathryn Heidenreich Adult Center (KHAC) monthly dinner will be held Thursday, Jan. 11 from 4 p.m until the food is gone. This month’s menu is roast pork, cabbage, potatoes, pearl onions, applesauce, and dinner roll. Dessert will be provided by Harmony Hospice. Your donation of $6.50 assists the center with programs. KHAC asks that you sign up in advance for the dinner if possible by calling 928-757-2778. KHAC is located at 1776 Airway Ave.

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Deputies pinned

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office would like to introduce their two newest deputies who graduated from the Western Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy on Friday, Dec. 13. Laurel Holdway and Joshua Bare completed a 20-week academy where they gained knowledge in criminal and traffic law, criminal investigation, defensive tactics, and much more. Chief Deputy Dean McKie presented these newest deputies with their Mohave County Sheriff’s Office badge, and a family member was invited on stage to pin them on their uniform. From left to right: Chief Deputy Dean McKie, Lieutenant Jason Elsbury, Deputy Joshua Bare, Undersheriff Ed…

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