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Poetry by Whitney Etheridge

Yo my name is Whitney  A 2 syllable

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MEC awards $10,000 in educational scholarships

BULLHEAD, Ariz. – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is proud

Kingman Fall Academy open for registration

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The City of Kingman is

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LBRW meeting Sept. 14

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The monthly London

Movie at the Park is Aug. 21

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Bring your blankets, chairs and

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Monte gets ten years for child porn involvement

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – A Bullhead City man

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Mental health tips when coping with the holiday blues

There is much to look forward to during the holiday season. Family gatherings, community events and holiday-themed activities can quickly fill your calendar. But if you feel anxious as the holiday season approaches, you are not alone. A survey from BetterHelp reported nearly half of Americans were worried about their mental health during the holiday season last year. While others look forward to festivities with friends and family, some may experience worsened stress, anxiety and depression this winter. While the holiday season is a time to spread cheer, individual circumstances can burden mental health and well-being around the holidays. According…

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LMNRA closure lifted

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Rotary hosts parks planner

Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s November 10 featured speaker was Jordan Cummins, Mohave County Parks Planner. The 13th annual Hualapai Winter Wonderland at Hualapai Mountain Park  is planned for December 8 and 9 with a drive thru Dec. 8, 6-9pm and a day event December 9 including a craft fair, vendors, kids’ crafts, and photo opportunities with Santa. Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club is a cabin sponsor for the event. For further information, log on to www.mcparks.com or email Cummins at Jordan.Cummins@mohavecounty.us 

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Rotary hosts parks planner

Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s November 10 featured speaker was Jordan Cummins, Mohave County Parks Planner. The 13th annual Hualapai Winter Wonderland at Hualapai Mountain Park  is planned for December 8 and 9 with a drive thru Dec. 8, 6-9pm and a day event December 9 including a craft fair, vendors, kids’ crafts, and photo opportunities with Santa. Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club is a cabin sponsor for the event. For further information, log on to www.mcparks.com or email Cummins at Jordan.Cummins@mohavecounty.us 

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Lake Havasu City Conducting Citizen Survey

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Lake Havasu City Conducting Citizen Survey

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City is conducting a citizen survey to ask residents for their ideas and opinions about the city.  The results of the survey will help the city identify what they are doing well and where they need to improve, in order to meet the needs of citizens.  8,000 households will receive invitations in the mail, starting the week of November 20, asking them to participate in the survey. The survey includes questions about quality of life in the community, local policies, demographics, and resident satisfaction with city services. “We greatly appreciate our residents who take…

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