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Bullhead city public works projects

BULLHEAD CITY –The City of Bullhead City Public Works Department has the following projects going on in addition to regular work around our city during the week of August 19: ·City crews will be performing city wide sewer cleaning in various neighborhoods. ·City crews will be performing city wide sewer video inspection. ·City crews will be performing city wide street sweeping in various neighborhoods. ·City crews will be performing city wide traffic and street light maintenance and repairs in various locations throughout the city. ·The North Bullhead Construction Project is ongoing until October, which includes  installation of curb, gutter, grading…

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Daughter, boyfriend indicted for mother’s death

Identification still pending KINGMAN – A Kingman couple who reportedly admitted killing a woman in a child custody dispute was indicted by a Mohave County Grand jury last month. Carrie Vanover, 23, and Mark Baldonado, 31, are charged with first degree murder in the death of Vanover’s mother. The defendants whose confessions are detailed in court records were upset that 62-year-old Shawn Vanover had custody of her granddaughter, Carrie’s five year-old daughter. The probable cause affidavit said Carrie was late term pregnant when they decided to kill her mother because she allegedly had threatened to seek custody of her son…

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Summer’s End Car Show set

KINGMAN- On Saturday, August 31 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the AZ Claus Cause (ACC) Summer’s End Car Show will be held at Mohave Community College, 1971 Jagerson Ave. Come out and support so this can be the very best year for the ACC and the magic of giving. There is room for 400+. It is first come first served so if you want on the grass, be early. This show will feature great food, vendors, raffles and live music by “Old Skool”. The new president of Mohave Community College, Stacy Klippenstein, will choose and award a new trophy…

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Mr. Miracle arrested and booked into the MCADC on sexual conduct with a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a minor charges.

KINGMAN – A Kingman school teacher has been arrested for alleged sexual activity with a 15-year-old boy. 29-year old Brent Michael Miracle was arrested Monday and booked into the Mohave County Adult Detention Center on sexual conduct with a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a minor charges. Public Information Officer Jennifer Sochocki said Kingman police opened an investigation on August 7 after being advised that a Kingman Unified School District (KUSD) employee was possibly sexually involved with a teenager. “The investigation revealed that Miracle met a juvenile victim on a dating app and engaged in sexual conduct with…

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BLM to host public meeting for proposed Moss Mine expansion project

KINGMAN – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Kingman Field Office invites the public to provide input on a proposed mining plan of operation for the Moss Mine, managed by the Golden Vertex Corporation (GVC). This plan proposes to expand the existing Moss Mine operation onto federal land, and provide for mineral exploration in the area surrounding the existing mine. The 254-acre Moss Mine currently operates on private land located approximately five miles east of Bullhead City in the foothills of the Black Mountains. The proposal would expand mining operations onto approximately 528 acres of federal land managed by the…

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Browning of America comments stand, Gillette refuses to recant

MOHAVE COUNTY – Embattled Mohave County Planning and Zoning Commissioner Lajuana Gillette addressed her critics Wednesday. A number of citizens have complained about what they contend to be insensitive, if not racist, social media posts authored by the Lake Havasu City resident. They pleaded with the Board of Supervisors on August 5 to reprimand, suspend or oust Gillette from the zoning commission position, expressing concern that her perceived prejudice impedes her ability to carry out her public duties given views she expressed on Facebook. They repeated their criticisms and concerns during the Call to the Public portion of the P…

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