Year: 2020

KINGMAN – The Mohave County Fairgrounds property in Kingman is being eyed as a possible isolation and quarantine center. Department of Public Health Director Denise Burley told county supervisors Wednesday that the Fairgrounds could possibly be used if needed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  Fairgrounds Manager Tim Woods confirmed, before the Board meeting began, that he has had recent communications with county officials. “The Fairgrounds has always been in the emergency management plan for Mohave County because of the size of the buildings, the way we are set up, parking and location,” Woods said. “Right now we are going over…

Governor Doug Ducey on Tuesday, April 7, issued an Executive Order allowing Arizona restaurants to repackage and sell grocery items they have on hand, including items not normally packaged and labeled for resale. Governor Ducey’s order comes in the wake of the Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to provide temporary flexibility for nutrition labeling of packaged food. “Even with dine-in and carry-out options still available to patrons, many Arizona restaurants are struggling due to COVID-19,” said Governor Ducey. “Today’s Executive Order provides flexibility for restaurant owners to safely sell prepared and bulk foods or supplies they have on hand…

It may be early summer before officials know whether current spending plan needs to be adjusted MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County is no different than any other government organization that is trying to gauge possible budget impacts associated with the economy-crippling COVID-19 pandemic. Financial Services Director Coral Loyd said the landscape is uncertain, sometimes changing daily, or even by the hour. The good news, Loyd said, is that the county got off to a strong start during the first half of the current fiscal year with incoming revenue building a bit of an initial cushion for any conceivable coronavirus catastrophe….