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Mohave County Sheriff’s K9 Foundation donates candy

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago4 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Sheriff’s K9 Foundation made a generous donation of candy to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office this week. The 1,200+ bags of candy given by the foundation will be handed out at the MCSO Public Outreach Program’s 2nd Annual Candy Crawl from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31. This year’s event will be held at the main Sheriff’s Office located at 600 W. Beale Street, in Kingman.Join us on Halloween night for our 2nd annual Candy Crawl! The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Public Outreach Program (POP) is hosting this years event at the main…

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No injuries in Hungry Horse fire

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – At approximately 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, October 20, bystanders reported a fire on the 3900 block of Hungry Horse Dr. A neighbor smelled smoke and discovered smoke and flames in the garage. The occupants were notified and evacuated the residence. The first arriving fire company reported a working fire with heavy smoke and flames in the garage and possible extension into the attic. Four Engine Companies, one Truck Company, two Battalion Chiefs, and a Division Chief responded to the fire and gained control within 30 minutes. The occupants evacuated the house safely. There were no reported…

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Enjoy the simple things

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Kingman Advice & Aid Pregnancy Center will host their 2019 Benefit Tea to support the sanctity of life on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at College Park Community Center, 4873 Van Nuys Rd. This will be an afternoon of celebration with a variety of music presented by local musicians. Included with admission will be appetizers, desserts and tea; a photo booth with photographer, a make-and-take craft table, a door prize ticket, and commemorative favor. There will also be a live and silent auction and raffles. Adult tickets are $15; children under 15 are free. Tickets…

MCC student loan default rate dramatically drops, now beats national average

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College students are proving to be fiscally responsible, helping cut the college student loan default rate in half. The most recently available figures show the 2016 fiscal year cohort default rate for MCC is 14.8%, which is below the national average of 15.9% for two-year public institutions. The college’s rate has continuously dropped since 2010 when it was 32.7%. Much of the credit for the dramatic rate drop can be found inside the MCC Financial Aid Office. Employees have been working diligently to make sure students are financially literate, which includes keeping them informed of…

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Route 66 Street Drags will rev up downtown

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

The Kingman Rt. 66 Street drags is as unique an event as there can be. The Drags will be closing down Rt 66/Andy Devine in downtown Kingman Friday through Sunday, Oct. 25 through 27. Races are Friday from noon to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 on Friday, $15 daily Saturday and Sunday. Car/driver registration is $125.

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Coffins, music, and of course candy

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 mins

Homemade tombstones, music-synced lighted dead trees are just some of the details that “bring to life” the Halloween spirit of about 40 blowups and other creepy things Chris Marie and Butch Meriwether have put together for everyone’s enjoyment who decides to drive by their home at 2225 S. Dome Rd. in Golden Valley. People who would like to visit the display can do so by turning south on Egar Road (Mile Marker 17) from State Route 68 and drive south for 4 ½ miles and turn right on Tapeats Drive (if you arrive at Shinarump Drive at the end of…

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Mohave County Sheriff’s K9 Foundation donates candy

No injuries in Hungry Horse fire

Enjoy the simple things

MCC student loan default rate dramatically drops, now beats national average

Route 66 Street Drags will rev up downtown

Coffins, music, and of course candy

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