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Storytime at Community Center

KINGMAN – Join in on the first, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month for story time at Centennial Park Community Center from 9:30 10 a.m. Children ages birth to four and their families are welcome. Bring your child for stories, songs and other activities which will help develop early literacy skills and nurture a love of reading. For more information, call (928) 692-2665 (BOOK).

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River solar proposals heard by commission

Projects to be heard at BOS meeting FT. MOHAVE – The first was rejected and the second was approved when rival Fort Mohave solar power project proposals were heard during Wednesday’s Mohave County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The Commission first took up an Elite Southwest Holdings project that is quite similar to the one it voted down last December. Applicant Brandon Butcher expressed disappointment and frustration because he said Elite found a better location and reduced public safety concerns by switching technology involving solar power battery storage. “I’m against this project,” said Commission member Bill Abbott, siding with residents…

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Mohave County resident on board Grand Princess cruise ship

Returning home in self quarantine MOHAVE COUNTY – On Monday, March 9 the Grand Princess Cruise ship, which has been floating off the coast of California since Thursday, March 5, was allowed to dock in Oakland. The ship was carrying over 2,000 passengers and 1,100 crew members. Of the 3,000+ onboard, 21 tested positive for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).  Of the over 3,000 passengers and crew on the Grand Princess, 17 passengers were from the state of Arizona. All 17 Arizona passengers are “asymptomatic “(having shown no symptoms of infection). A decision was made by the federal and State of…

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Martin Swanty free car show

KINGMAN – Muscle Cars at The Strip will be making a special stop in Kingman to give the community a sneak peek of their awesome machines on their way to Las Vegas to compete in Battle of the Brands Drag Racing and Auto Cross! They will be at Martin Swanty Dodge in Kingman on Thursday, March 19 arriving approximately at 1:30 p.m. and departing around 3:30 p.m. Marty Swanty Dodge will have giveaways and food vendors on site. You are welcome to bring your ride down and join in on the fun! For more information, contact Martin Swanty Dodge at…

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Major League Baseball to delay 2020 opening day by at least two weeks; qualifier games postponed indefinitely

Following a call with the 30 Clubs, and after consultation with the Major League Baseball Players Association, Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. today, March 12, announced that MLB has decided to suspend Spring Training games and to delay the start of the 2020 regular season by at least two weeks due to the national emergency created by the coronavirus pandemic.  “This action is being taken in the interests of the safety and well-being of our players, Clubs and our millions of loyal fans,” said Manfred. MLB will continue to evaluate ongoing events leading up to the start of the season.  Guidance…

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Bullhead Fire chosen as Community Development Block Grant recipient

BULLHEAD CITY  – The Bullhead Fire Department (BHCFD) was recently chosen as a grant recipient of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). This grant is a federally funded program that allows selected applicants to obtain funds to address a wide variety of community needs. In order to be successful, the public’s assistance is needed. During March, if you live near/around District Six (2025 Clearwater Dr.), BHCFD crews and CERT team members will be out conducting a special survey required by the State of Arizona. These completed surveys will allow the department to obtain the CDBG grant funds, which will assist…

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