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Birds cause outage in MEC western service area

BULLHEAD CITY  – On Tuesday, October 3 at 2:48 p.m., a swarm of birds flew into Mohave Electric Cooperative’s (MEC) substation area in Willow Valley. A few birds made contact with electric equipment causing an outage for 2,776 MEC members. This outage affected members across Willow and Mohave Valley, as well as the southern Fort Mohave. MEC crews responded, replaced the damaged equipment, and restored power to the majority of members at 4:14 p.m. After further repairs, the remaining 46 members were restored at 5:49 p.m. Outage restoration is important to Mohave Electric Cooperative. Please remember, there are many ways to…

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Birds cause outage in MEC western service area

BULLHEAD CITY  – On Tuesday, October 3 at 2:48 p.m., a swarm of birds flew into Mohave Electric Cooperative’s (MEC) substation area in Willow Valley. A few birds made contact with electric equipment causing an outage for 2,776 MEC members. This outage affected members across Willow and Mohave Valley, as well as the southern Fort Mohave. MEC crews responded, replaced the damaged equipment, and restored power to the majority of members at 4:14 p.m. After further repairs, the remaining 46 members were restored at 5:49 p.m. Outage restoration is important to Mohave Electric Cooperative. Please remember, there are many ways to…

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Who would consider voting for Trump?

Dear Editor, Even though former President Trump is gaining support in the polls by the MAGA crowd, seems to me his luck has run out and his chickens are coming home to roost. Will he finally be held accountable under the 91 indictments, and the New York fraud charges, as well as those he is facing in Georgia? It appears, he may actually be banned from conducting business in New York because of his questionable business practices. So, the question to be asked is, what kind of individuals will be voting for Trump? Will it be the MAGA republicans who…

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Who would consider voting for Trump?

Dear Editor, Even though former President Trump is gaining support in the polls by the MAGA crowd, seems to me his luck has run out and his chickens are coming home to roost. Will he finally be held accountable under the 91 indictments, and the New York fraud charges, as well as those he is facing in Georgia? It appears, he may actually be banned from conducting business in New York because of his questionable business practices. So, the question to be asked is, what kind of individuals will be voting for Trump? Will it be the MAGA republicans who…

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Kingman council: New leadship welcomes, scooters to return

KINGMAN – New Interim City Manager Grady Miller was recognized following the start of Tuesday’s Kingman Council meeting. Mayor Ken Watkins handled the welcome and introduction. “Grady, glad to have you on board,” Watkins said. “Thank you mayor and council and the public,” Miller responded. “I’m very glad to be here and am looking forward to the next several months in helping the council.” Mayor Watkins noted that Miller has experienced some difficulty in securing housing for his indefinite period of Kingman employment. The comment came as Council considered amending its current requirement that the Kingman City Manager reside within…

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Southwest Behavioral & Health Services designated an Autism Spectrum Disorder Center of Excellence Program

Mercy Care has designated Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H)†a 2023 Autism Spectrum Disorder Center of Excellence Program. The innovative leader in behavioral health received recognition for the organization’s†dedication and commitment to serving the communityís most vulnerable members in addition to its work with the most complex members with autism diagnoses and their families to keep the children in the community. ìMercy Care has chosen Southwest Behavioral & Health Services as a shining beacon of compassion and expertise, designating them as one of our 2023 Autism Spectrum Disorder Centers of Excellence,î said Mercy Care Department of Child Safety†Comprehensive Health Plan…

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