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12th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance slated

KINGMAN – Father & Daughters of all ages…. Join in for a majestic evening at Lee Williams cafeteria on Saturday, Oct. 21. The Daddy Daughter Dance is a perfect event to create a special and memorable experience for fathers and daughters of all ages. Dress up, take pictures and dance the night away! Enjoy dancing to all types of music, a dance contest, refreshments, activities and professional photography on-site. Daughters are able to dance, enjoy arts & crafts, enjoy refreshments, have your picture taken by a professional photography, and experience a night of making memories. The father and daughter couples…

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Shinetoberfest for adults only

MOHAVE COUNTY – Join Saddle Sore Ranch for ShineToberfest, as they celebrate the “homemade, homegrown & handcrafted” on Oct. 19, 20, 21 and 22. Including moonshine, music and chili. Optional onsite camping, vendors, live music, games, contests, nightly campfire parties and the same shenanigans they are known for during their “SSR After Dark” parties. 21 and up only. Free admission daily until 5 p.m. Wristbands required after 5 p.m. Located at Saddle Sore Ranch. Visit www.shinetoberfest.com for more information.

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Kingman Route 66 Fest returns October 13 and 14

 KINGMAN – The Kingman Route 66 Fest returns October 13 and 14, beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13, and 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 14. It closes each day at 9:00 p.m. Route 66 (Andy Devine) will have a hard closure between Fairgrounds Boulevard and Harrison Street starting on Friday, October 13 at 8:00 a.m. and will reopen on Saturday, October 14 at midnight. A detour route will be in place to guide motorists around the closure. The festival celebrates all things Route 66 from classic cars to road trip music and street art to food truck fare. The…

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Kingman Route 66 Fest returns October 13 and 14

 KINGMAN – The Kingman Route 66 Fest returns October 13 and 14, beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13, and 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 14. It closes each day at 9:00 p.m. Route 66 (Andy Devine) will have a hard closure between Fairgrounds Boulevard and Harrison Street starting on Friday, October 13 at 8:00 a.m. and will reopen on Saturday, October 14 at midnight. A detour route will be in place to guide motorists around the closure. The festival celebrates all things Route 66 from classic cars to road trip music and street art to food truck fare. The…

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Bullhead hosts Walk Away from Drugs & 5K Run

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Police and Fire Departments will hold the annual Walk Away from Drugs and 5K run on Wednesday, October 25th to celebrate Red Ribbon Week.  “We encourage all participants to wear red and hold signs or banners to show their commitment to a drug-free lifestyle,” said Community Services Officer Lorrie Duggins. The Red Ribbon campaign is the oldest and largest drug prevention program nationwide. The campaign began in 1985 when drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered DEA agent Kiki Camarena. This incident started the tradition to display and wear red ribbons as a symbol of intolerance toward the use of drugs. …

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Homeowner holds alleged burglar at gunpoint until law enforcement arrives

FT. MOHAVE – Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were called to a residence in the 1600 block of La Entrada for a reported prowler on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The homeowner advised that they had the suspect detained, on the ground at gunpoint. When deputies arrived on scene the homeowner advised he observed the door to one of his vehicles was open. Upon further inspection, he observed another vehicle had the door cracked open with the suspect’s leg sticking out of the door. The reporting party then drew his handgun and ordered the suspect out of the vehicle and onto the…

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