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County spokesperson: Total virus cases reaches 100 today

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 27, 2020) The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of four positive COVID cases in Mohave County. The contact investigations have been initiated with each case. The first case is an individual in the Lake Havasu City service area, in the 55-64 age range, who is hospitalized.  The person is not a travel-related case or epidemiologically linked to another confirmed case. The second case is in the Kingman service area, in the 20-44 year age range, is in isolation and recovering at home and is epi-linked to another case.  Case three of the four is…

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Cactus needles really feel like needles!

Dear Editor, As we continue in our self-quarantine, my determination to get a green thumb, no matter what, has begun to wear thin. I have several cactus that have been in the front yard of our house for years. Although beautiful, they have been a real stickler (literally) for our precious baby dog, Diego. His daily routine included chasing doves, rabbits, quail, trucks, horses and people. His all time favorite, rabbits. These guys are fast and have sought refuge under these beautiful cactus in which he makes a head first dive to try and catch them. Then, we spend hours…

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Call to the Public comments must be submitted beforehand for upcoming Board of Supervisor meeting

KINGMAN, AZ (April 27, 2020) –Due to increased concerns regarding the coronavirus, COVID-19, the in-person Call to the Public (on items not on the agenda) portion of the Mohave County Board of Supervisors meetings remains suspended for the Monday, May 4, 2020 meeting. However, comments can still be submitted to the Clerk of the Board no later than 5:00pm this Friday. Written comments can be delivered to the Clerk of the Board via electronic form by clicking here: https://lfportal.mohavecounty.us/Forms/RequestToSpeak or dropping off in person at 700 W. Beale Street, Kingman, Arizona. The timely received written comments will be publicly read during each Board…

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MEC postpones district and annual meetings

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. –Mohave Electric Cooperative has announced that due to COVID-19 it is postponing the district and annual meetings previously scheduled for June. New meeting dates will be announced later. “Our concern for the community and the well-being of our members and employees is our priority,” said Tyler Carlson, CEO of MEC. “During this difficult time, we put extra measures in place to promote stay-at-home and social distancing, and we are offering additional payment options to help members dealing with the current hardship. “MEC is also committed to maintaining the continuity of our business and reliable electric service,” Carlson said….

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AZGFD urges safe boating practices

With summer weather just around the corner, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) knows that boaters will take advantage of water recreation on open waters throughout the Grand Canyon State.  Boaters should not only practice regular safety regulations, but continue to follow social distancing while on the water. Social distancing while boating means:  Only boat with members of your household (no guests) Keep your distance when at the fuel dock or ramp  Do not raft off any other boats  Do not invite guests on your boat  Do not dock or beach your boat near others   In addition to…

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