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Animal shelter receives $345,000 donation

Matthew Wanner3 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – A donation of $345,000 from the estate of the late Joanne E. Barton for the new Mohave County Animal Shelter was formally accepted during Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. The shelter is under construction on county property north of the Kingman District Library on Burbank St. Susan Pena, Barton’s friend of 30 years, has served as the administrator of the estate of the woman who retired after more than 20 years as a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. Pena said Barton moved to Kingman from Orange County in 2017 and resided at a local assisted living…

Animal shelter receives $345,000 donation

Matthew Wanner3 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – A donation of $345,000 from the estate of the late Joanne E. Barton for the new Mohave County Animal Shelter was formally accepted during Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. The shelter is under construction on county property north of the Kingman District Library on Burbank St. Susan Pena, Barton’s friend of 30 years, has served as the administrator of the estate of the woman who retired after more than 20 years as a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. Pena said Barton moved to Kingman from Orange County in 2017 and resided at a local assisted living…

Local education leaders partner on Career Coach project to help local high school students

Matthew Wanner3 years ago3 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College, WAVE CTED and several local high school districts are partnering on a new project to help more students get on pathways to great careers, with a focus on students who may not realize the importance of post-secondary education and skills training. Under the partnership agreement, MCC and Western Arizona Vocational Education Career Technical Education District will provide Career Coaches/Counselors to work with high school students in the Colorado River Union High School District, Kingman Unified School District, and Lake Havasu Unified School District. Students who are not thinking about a career skills training path will find the assistance…

Local education leaders partner on Career Coach project to help local high school students

Matthew Wanner3 years ago3 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College, WAVE CTED and several local high school districts are partnering on a new project to help more students get on pathways to great careers, with a focus on students who may not realize the importance of post-secondary education and skills training. Under the partnership agreement, MCC and Western Arizona Vocational Education Career Technical Education District will provide Career Coaches/Counselors to work with high school students in the Colorado River Union High School District, Kingman Unified School District, and Lake Havasu Unified School District. Students who are not thinking about a career skills training path will find the assistance…

Class is back in session at MCC campuses, enrollment up

Matthew Wanner3 years ago3 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Monday was back to school for students at Mohave Community College. Many returned to continue their higher education journey and many new students are taking the first step to earn their degree and/or certificate. Enrollment is up this semester by roughly 6% with approximately 4,000 students taking classes across all campuses, as well as online and live remote via Zoom. Students are also still signing up for shorter term fall semester classes, which begin in September and October. Students returning to class Monday were excited for the fall semester and all the College events, leadership opportunities and other…

BLM lifts fire restrictions in central and western Arizona

Matthew Wanner3 years ago2 mins

Effective Friday, August 25 at 8 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management will lift all seasonal fire restrictions for public lands administered by the Phoenix and Colorado River Districts, including the Kingman, Lake Havasu, and Yuma field offices as well as the Hasssayampa, and Lower Sonoran field offices. Due to increased precipitation across the area, additional rain in the weather forecast, and a rise in fuel moisture, it has been determined that the likelihood of wildfire has lessened to the degree that the restrictions can be rescinded. Before going hiking or camping, ensure you are aware of fire regulations, restrictions, or area…

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Animal shelter receives $345,000 donation

Animal shelter receives $345,000 donation

Local education leaders partner on Career Coach project to help local high school students

Local education leaders partner on Career Coach project to help local high school students

Class is back in session at MCC campuses, enrollment up

BLM lifts fire restrictions in central and western Arizona

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