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Free concert series continues Aug. 25

KINGMAN – Bring a picnic, your lawn chairs, lots of friends and join Sounds of Kingman’s Concert in the Park featuring Goodheart on Sunday, August 25 at 4:00 p.m. at Metcalfe Park (corner of Beale and Grandview in downtown Kingman). As usual, the concerts are free and open to the public. This month’s concert is sponsored by T.R. Orr Construction.

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Sting nets 10 pounds of meth, heroin

BULLHEAD CITY – A three-month long undercover operation targeting multiple drug traffickers in west Mohave County has resulted in multiple arrests and significant drug seizures. Ten pounds of methamphetamine and more than one pound of heroin was reportedly confiscated when officers searched homes in Bullhead City and the Fort Mohave area on August 8. A news release indicated that Paul Pierre Korab, 62, Fort Mohave, Eric Leigh Stock, 50, and Diana Maciel, 38, both of Bullhead City, were arrested and jailed for possession of dangerous drugs and narcotic drugs for sale. James Francis Marlow, 46, Bullhead City, was arrested for…

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Havasu Parks and Rec opens fall sports registration

Flag Football and Cheer Are you ready for some flag football? Registration is now 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…

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Mother stabbed to death in Bullhead City

BULLHEAD CITY – A Bullhead City man stabbed his mother to death early Sunday, according to authorities. Bullhead City Police Department spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said officers responded at 4:15 a.m. to a residence in the 1100 block of Jasper Avenue. “It was reported that Travers Proulx got into an argument with his mother and started stabbing her with a knife,” Fromelt said.  “Proulx’s brother woke up to the sound of his mother screaming and tried to get Travers out of the house.” Fromelt said Proulx, 43, fled on foot after threatening to kill his brother and step-father. Responding pararmedics reportedly…

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Art to be featured at First Friday

KINGMAN – For September’s Downtown Kingman’s First Friday local art will be featured. Besides lots of lovely art to look at and buy, there will be music, food, drinks, and fun on Beale Street. Join in for a fun evening of community-centered R&R! There will be music to enjoy while you check out the other offerings. There will be places to relax and enjoy the atmosphere as well as family game centers and activities for kids! The event is free to attend. If you’re interested in being a vendor or volunteer at the event, go to: www.downtownkingmansfirstfriday.com.

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Living history event: “Echoes from the Canyon” returns for eighth season

Grand Canyon- Grand Canyon National Park invites the public to the eighth annual “Echoes from the Canyon”. This living history event features daytime and evening programs August 16 – 19. During the day, visitors are encouraged to stop by a variety of programs highlighting Grand Canyon’s rich human history.  August 16 Harvey Girl History Walk,  10:30 a.m, Verkamp’s Visitor Center August 17 and 18  Mule Demonstrations, 9:00 a.m, Bright Angel Mule Corral  History Walk, 10:30 a.m, Verkamp’s Visitor Center “Jake and the Santa Fe Gang” Children’s Theater Show, 1:30 p.m, Verkamp’s Visitor Center Landscapes and Cultural Identity, 3:00 p.m, Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater August…

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