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Schools opening and COVID-19

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

Dear Editor, Throughout the country school systems appear to be somewhat stunned on how to make our schools safe from COVID-19. COVID-19 is odorless, tasteless, invisible and everywhere. Our young people are counting on us to get this right so they can get back to some sense of normal learning activity. We know things will not be back to normal for a while, and that everything is getting wiped down, but more needs to be done. I lead a community team in the design of a 20,000 sq. ft. youth facility and interestingly we designed it in a U shape….

Free entrance August 25 for 104th birthday of the National Park Service

Ron Martin6 years ago2 mins

Glen Canyon Conservancy reopens two locations In celebration of the 104th birthday of the National Park Service (NPS), Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will offer free park entrance on Tuesday, August 25. Many land and water based activities are available; find all the information needed to plan your next adventure here. The fee waiver includes entrance fees only. Join in on August 22 and 23 as park service employees recognize the National Parks in Arizona through a virtual event on Facebook! This fun (virtual) family event will feature Arizona’s National Parks, National Monuments, Recreation Areas and much more! Glen Canyon…

COVID-19 update: 35 new cases, one death

Ron Martin6 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified yesterday of 34 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. The one death is a 70-79 year age range person in the Bullhead City service area and is a case not previously reported. Of the 35 new confirmed cases, 10 are in the Bullhead City area. One is the death mentioned above. Eight on the remaining Bullhead City area cases are recovering at home and are linked to another case. One is 0-10; one is 11-19; three are 20-29; one is 30-39; one is 40-49; one is 60-69. The final…

Opinion

Some of America’s Problems Can Be Fixed

Pam Wanner6 years ago3 mins

Dear Editor, Some of America’s problems can be fixed. Voting in the November election should not be a problem for Americans. Open the polls for at least two days. Every state should open their polls from 6 AM until 8 PM. Some states already have later evening hours like Californians who may vote until 8 PM and New Yorkers who may vote as late as 9 PM. Some states allow you to show up at the courthouse and vote early. You vote on one of the voting machines like always if you aren’t available to vote on November third. Indiana…

BHC Police Chief retirement will be a drive-thru celebration

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City is honoring Chief of Police Brian Williamson for his dedicated service by holding a farewell retirement drive-thru celebration. The public is invited to join the farewell retirement drive-thru celebration on Wednesday, August 26at 10 a.m. Vehicles may begin lining up at 9:30 a.m. on Hoppa’s Drive/Gary Keith Park (between Mohave High School and Public Works). The police department’s traffic personnel will lead the vehicle procession through the drive-thru route, which will head south on Alona’s Way to the parking lot of the Bullhead City Justice Complex, 1255 Marina Blvd. The Chief will…

Court News

Alleged drug dealers enter plea deals

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Defendants from Bullhead City and Golden Valley will be going to prison under terms of recently entered plea agreements that resolve their separate drug cases. A 5.5-year prison term is mandated in the plea deal for Brock Barnett, 30. The Bullhead City man pleaded guilty on August 11 to possession of narcotic drugs for sale. Deputy Mohave County attorney Morgan Carstensen said Barnett was on probation for two 2019 theft cases when a June search of his home at 1730 Coronado Drive turned up four grams of heroin, $920 cash and drug paraphernalia. Carstensen said Barnett admitted…

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Year: 2020

Schools opening and COVID-19

Free entrance August 25 for 104th birthday of the National Park Service

COVID-19 update: 35 new cases, one death

Some of America’s Problems Can Be Fixed

BHC Police Chief retirement will be a drive-thru celebration

Alleged drug dealers enter plea deals

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