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Cookie fundraising scam reappears

Woman falsely claims funds are for Mohave HS BULLHEAD CITY – For the third time in the last few years, Mohave High School has been advised that someone in the area is fraudulently selling cookies as a fundraiser for the school’s cheerleading program.  The money is supposedly for a cheerleading trip to California.  Mohave cheerleading coach Noel King and others were advised of the scam.  Each year, the woman allegedly approaches area businesses and individuals; she has been described as “sketchy.” King worries that scams such as this take money away from legitimate and authorized fundraising programs that will benefit…

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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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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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