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Mohave College women’s soccer hosts Eastern Arizona, Yavapai

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Mohave College men’s soccer hosts Eastern Arizona, Yavapai

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20th Annual Walk Away from Drugs & Keep Kingman

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MRF hosts Gosar, Cobb

KINGMAN – The public is invited to the Mohave Republican Forum (MRF) meeting on Wednesday, October 9, at 5:30 p.m. with Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ District 2) and Arizona House Representative Regina Cobb (AZ District 5), who will be speaking and answering questions. MRF meetings are held at Golden Corral, 3580 Stockton Hill Road. There is an admission charge of $2 per person to assist with the meeting costs. An early bird special price is available for those arriving and paying for their meals prior to 4 p.m. For reservations, which are requested and helpful or for further information, please…

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Unique fundraiser hopes to raise $10,000 for Salvation Army

Raising $10,000 for the Salvation Army and having a whole lot of fun is the goal of a unique fundraising event coordinated by the Kingman and Golden Valley Association of Realtors. Board member Dawn Brannies said organizers are looking for sponsors for the Oct. 19 Rocky Horror Picture Show event at the Brenden Kingman Cinemas. “We have two sponsorship levels, one for $250 and one for $1,500,” Brannies said. “That will get some advertising, a banner, the theater lobby and then any other promotional stuff we can do on social media for them.” Anyone interested in sponsorship opportunities can call…

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Military News

U.S. Air Force Airman Peyton Speed graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Speed is the son of Rhonda and Rodney Speed of Lancaster, California. He is the grandson of Peggy Hatfield of Lake Havasu City, and son-in-law of Jaycee Gill of Ridgecrest, California….

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Don’t delay: Apply now for 2020 spring hunts

Deadline is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, Oct. 8  The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) encourages hunters to submit their 2020 spring hunt applications early and avoid the stress of waiting until the last minute. The deadline to apply for spring turkey, javelina, bison and bear hunts is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, Oct. 8. Beginning with the 2020 spring draw, all applications must be submitted online at www.azgfd.gov/hunting/draw.  For an overview of the online application service, including license requirements, applying for bonus points and payment information, see Page 10 of the “2020 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison and Bear Hunt…

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Register for fall sports: Flag football, cheer, tennis

Flag Football and Cheer Are you ready for some flag football?  Registration is open for area youth, currently enrolled in first through sixth grades, for the Lake Havasu City Parks and Recreation Flag Football and Cheer program.  Cost is $52 per participant, which includes a t-shirt for football players or t-shirt and pompoms for cheerleaders.  This program is a great way to learn key components of the game, develop skills, and play as a team in a safe and fun environment. All levels focus on player development, having fun and sportsmanship. Practice locations, days and times vary due to volunteer…

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May the rains gently fall

In the past weeks we have finally received a small portion of the rain we had so desperately needed. The unusually hot summer has the parched ground crying out for relief. Other parts of the country saw the rains as a curse due to the flooding and devastation that came with it; but in Kingman the rains refreshed the earth. However, the downside is that the rains will cause the weeds to spring up overnight! Rain can either cause great joy or great despair; depending on the plans you have for the day. Relaxing at home, curled up with a…

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