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MEC awards $10,000 in educational scholarships

BULLHEAD, Ariz. – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is proud

Kingman Fall Academy open for registration

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The City of Kingman is

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LBRW meeting Sept. 14

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The monthly London

Movie at the Park is Aug. 21

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Bring your blankets, chairs and

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BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – A Bullhead City man

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Matthew Wanner

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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Facilitators Sought for MCC’s Workforce Excellence Series 

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College’s Workforce Excellence Series is helping businesses and individuals polish skills that promote success in their dealings with customers and community members. The growing popularity of the program now yields another opportunity for involvement, as course facilitators are currently being sought to help propel Mohave County’s workforce to the next level of service and success.  Instructors are needed for courses including Manager and Supervisor, Leadership, Communication, Conflict Management and Resolution, Team Performance and Customer Service. Many of these classes focus on workforce fundamentals, such as setting direction for employees, understanding customers and how to manage arising or…

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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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Cheryl Porter Named Chief Quality Officer at Kingman Regional Medical Center

KINGMAN – Kingman Regional Medical Center announced today that Cheryl Porter, MSN, RN, CPPS, CHC has been named chief quality officer. Porter holds a master’s degree in nursing with an emphasis on patient safety and quality. She is also certified in healthcare compliance and patient safety. “The chief quality officer is a new role for the organization,” said Heath Evans, CEO. “It’s important for us to have an executive leader dedicated to overseeing our quality initiatives as we continue our focus on providing highly reliable healthcare.” As chief quality officer, Porter will work with KRMC’s healthcare professionals at all levels to…

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