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City of Kingman addresses annexation myths and provides

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Team set for county fair

KINGMAN – The Mohave County Fair is in its final stage of year-long preparations and ready to go with its opening on Thursday of next week.  Over 50 employees and volunteers are involved in the big event anticipated by thousands. County employees from many departments have been actively supporting the determined effort to make it hugely successful. Most will be on hand to commence working on the 2025 Fair right after the conclusion of this year’s affair.

In the last three months leading up to the 2024 Fair, over $30,000 has been invested

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New after-school program coming to Kingman

KINGMAN – Kingman will soon be getting a new and improved after-school program center for youth through the philanthropy of Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC), in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ).

The Clubs serve families and their children at 32 locations in the greater Phoenix area, as well Yuma. BGCAZ will enjoy a $1-lease arrangement for up to 25 years to operate in the entire east end of the commercial complex located along Airway Avenue at Burbank St.

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Picnic for Paws fundraiser set

KINGMAN – Friends of Mohave County Animal Shelter will host a Picnic for Paws in the Park fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 20. The event will be held at Metcalfe Park beginning at 5 p.m. with Yappy Hour. Tickets are $30 each and include a deluxe picnic dinner by Siren’s Café, and live music by Goodheart. All proceeds will benefit the homeless animals of Mohave County.

Bring a blanket or chairs for a wonderful evening under the starts. There will be raffle and an auction.

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LWHS Renaissance Fair Helps the Students Shine

KINGMAN – Fairies, sword fights, Shakespeare and baked treats.

Lee Williams High School stagecraft students, with the leadership of their teacher, Paula Pickett, put on an inaugural ‘Lee Ol Renaissance Faire’ Friday.

More than 50 students, teachers, parents and other spectators set up camp in the school’s grassy common area adjacent to the cafeteria to show off months of building sets and rehearsing acts as part of a fundraiser for the drama and stagecraft classes.

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