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Mohave College women’s soccer season opens with win

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Carlton sentenced to 12 years in prison

KINGMAN – On Dec 4 Paul John Carlton,34 of Kingman, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for luring a minor for sexual exploitation, attempted molestation of a child and attempted sexual conduct with a minor. The sentence was ordered by Mohave County Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle. Prior to the sentencing, relevant parties were given the ability to speak for or against Carlton’s behalf. Carlton declined to say anything on his own behalf. The victim’s mother detailed a prior history with Carlton and explained the physical and emotional effects of Carlton’s behavior. She requested that Carlton receive the maximum…

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Holiday Cookie Crawl is Saturday

KINGMAN – Vote for Best Cookies and Best Decorated Storefront during Kingman’s annual Holiday Cookie Crawl on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 2 to 6 p.m. Whose cookies and decorations will impress? Purchase tickets for $15 at West of 3rd (224 E. Beale St.) or on Eventbrite. Return passports to win prizes at the end of the evening. Prize drawings for completed passports will happen at the after-party at Diana’s Cellar Door, 414 E. Beale St. For more information email Kingman Main Street at: kingmanmainstreet@gmail.com

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KRMC hosts Annual Holiday Open House

KINGMAN – On Dec 4, Kingman Medical Regional Center (KRMC) hosted its Annual Holiday Open House, at the Main Campus on Stockton Hill Road. “It’s our fourth year doing this annual event, says Scott Kern, Director of Community Relations and Development. “It kicks off the Christmas season for the hospital and the community.” As Kern describes it, the Holiday Open House is the manifestation of various of the best of both worlds of fun and entertainment. “We have the fun, candy, and games. The Mohave Community Orchestra volunteered their time for the event. Fun for the children, but with the…

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Republican Christmas party slated

KINGMAN – The Mohave Republican Forum will host its annual Christmas Party and installation banquet on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. at Calico’s Restaurant, 418 W. Beale St. The menu will include choice of prime rib, stuffed chicken, or salmon. Semi-formal attire is suitable. Live entertainment including Christmas carols will be provided by Art Michaud. There will also be a raffle, door prizes, and a silent auction. Tickets are $35 per person; reservations are recommended. For information or reservations, call Mary Chan, 928-753-3024 or Betty Masterson at 928-263-1954 or dbmasterson@yahoo.com.

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CDBG funding hearing will address allocation of funds

Mohave County will provide important information to prospective applicants for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds at an upcoming public hearing. The January 8 hearing that begins at 6:00 p.m. will be held in the Saguaro Room at the Mohave County Administration Building at 700 West Beale Street in downtown Kingman. Community Services Director Dave Wolf said interested parties must attend the hearing to learn about the application process involving funds that are allocated to benefit low-income persons and areas, alleviate slum and blight or address an urgent need. Examples of potential uses include public infrastructure, community facilities, housing, public…

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Bullhead City Council passes resolutions for aid for Bullhead businesses and law enforcement

BULLHEAD CITY – At the Dec 4 regular meeting of the Bullhead City Council, resolutions that benefit business, community, and law enforcement were all passed. The first agenda item that was discussed and voted on was a resolution focused on food redistributor DOT Foods’s request to receive a permit fee waiver and construction sales tax. These requests would benefit a DOT Foods expansion in Bullhead City. The company anticipates between 50-70 full time jobs, as a result of the expansion – all of which would be necessitated by an economic analysis of the theoretical expansion. With the economic analysis the…

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