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Hart Mine Bridge catches, fire, collapses

CIBOLA, Ariz. – The Hart Mine Road Bridge, located

Next DePuy Auction set for August 8 in

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Depuy Auction will be hosting

Black Mountain: First elementary students to form human

GOLDEN VALLEY, Ariz. – Black Mountain School mastered

Letter to the Editor
Kiosk ordering boards – love them or detest

Dear Editor, Most likely you are. Becoming familiar

Kyle Wesely Jamar Williams

Kyle Wesely Jamar Williams, age 40, passed away

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Pedestrian lying on roadway killed by passing vehicle

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – A pedestrian was fatally

Thank you for reading The Standard newspaper online!
Pastor Jerry Dunn

Waiting for my ship to come in

As a boy, I often heard my grandmother use the expression “When my ship comes in.” That was her way of procrastinating while excusing herself for not being wealthy. “When my ship comes in… … I’m going to put a new roof on the House.” … I’m going to take a much-needed vacation.” … I’m going to buy some new clothes.” What exactly is one waiting for when they are waiting for their ship to come in? Are they waiting for a rich uncle to leave them a small fortune in his wheel? Are they waiting for Publishers Clearing House™…

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