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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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Library book sale slated

KINGMAN – A huge book sale will be held at the Kingman Library located at 3269 N. Burbank Street in Kingman, 928-692-2665. The sale will be held in the Library Program Room. There will be no outside sale. Select from a large variety of used books for all ages including large print, magazines, CDs, and DVDs at very low prices.  Books provide reading adventures and make great gifts. The sale open to the public will be Friday, September 13, 9:00 a.m.to 4:45 p.m., and Saturday, September 14, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A member’s only preview sale will be: Thursday, September…

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SBDC offering a free workshop

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hosting a number of free workshops on “Access to Capital – Getting Started.” The workshop will cover: Applying for a small business loan can be confusing and sometimes intimidating. It will answer the most common questions about borrowing money for a start up or existing business. Understanding what you need to be ready to apply for a loan and how long the process can take is very important to your business timeline. The workshop will be held at the following locations throughout the county: Tuesday, August 20 3 p.m. to…

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‘September at the Bowl’ car show slated

KINGMAN – The Route 66 Cruizers will have ‘September at the Bowl’ car show on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Cerbat Lanes, 3631 Stockton Hill Rd. Auto entry registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. with entry $15 per vehicle. All entrants will receive a coupon for a free soft drink and 15% off the snack bar at Cerbat Lanes. There will be raffles, a 50/50 drawing, a DJ playing all your old favorites, and trophies for best entries. This event is a fundraiser for the Cruizers’ annual Halloween Bash, an event provided to the Kingman community…

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Farmers Market to be held Saturday

Kingman’s Farmers Market offers their specialty of homemade, hand-crafted, home-baked and home-grown products. Come enjoy live music, clever crafts, delectable foods and health & beauty products at 102 E Beale St. Kingman Saturday, August 17, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kingman’s Farmers Market is free to the public!

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