Category: Community News

GRAND CANYON – Grand Canyon National Park invites the public to celebrate the 10th anniversary of National Fossil Day and the 26th anniversary of National Public Lands Day fee-free on Sept. 28.  This year, a special celebration of National Fossil Day featuring the rich paleontological heritage of Grand Canyon is being held here as one of the park’s commemorative centennial events. Officially celebrated on Oct. 16, the National Park Service’s main National Fossil Day event will be held at the South Rim on Sept. 27 and 28. National Fossil Day events include a paleontology symposium Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m….

KINGMAN – For the Luv of Paws domestic animal rescue and sanctuary will be hosting a ‘Remember Me’ candle lighting ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Paws-itively Charming Thift Shoppe, 204 N. Fourth St. For the Luv of Paws is united with animal lovers and animal welfare organizations from around the world to participate in the 7th Annual Remember Me Thursday candle lighting ceremony in remembrance of millions of pets who lost their lives without the benefit of a loving home and to shine a light on pets who are still waiting to be adopted….

KINGMAN – Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) is offering a free Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults training course on Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office, 600 E. Beale St. Mental Health First Aid is a free eight-hour course that teaches how to help someone who is developing a mental health issue or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. To register call 928-377-4694 or email catt@wacog.com.

KINGMAN – A Kingman man died Wednesday following a September 15 traffic accident in Bullhead City. Police department spokeswoman Emily Fromelt identified the man who died of his injuries at University Medical Center in Las Vegas as Jamie Joseph Barr, 35. Fromelt said police responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident at 1:20 a.m. at Highway 68 and McCormick Boulevard. She said Barr was westbound on the highway when he lost control and was ejected when the vehicle rolled at the bottom of a dirt embankment. A medical helicopter flew Barr to Las Vegas. Investigators believe Barr was not wearing his…