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KHAC is now open

KINGMAN – Katheryn Heidenreich Adult Community Center reopened June 1. Featured Classes: Monday & Friday – 8:30a Cardio Warm Up Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday – 6p line Dance Tuesday – 9a Painting, Crafts, 1p Beading Thursday – 9a Sewing, 1p Coloring Safety is the priority and they are looking forward to adding more classes to their event calendar as time and circumstances allow. KHAC is located at 1776 Airway Ave., 928-753-2778.

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COVID-19 remains “alarming” county issue Spike in cases necessitates strong warning

MOHAVE COUNTY – Despite some businesses and individuals realizing the seriousness of the extent of COVID-19 in Mohave County, not enough are maintaining vigilance in adhering to guidelines mandated by public health officials.  A recent spike in cases as high as 33 in one day reveals the battle with the disease continues without a true end in sight.  Mohave County Public Health Director Denise Burley firmly believes things are not the usual normal, but instead is a “new” normal with COVID-19 daily reminders. “People need to pay attention.  It’s not only old people or occurrences at long term facilities. Positives…

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McDonald takes plea in boat sale fraud

KINGMAN – A plea agreement is wrapping up prosecution in the case against a former Lake Havasu City businessman accused of cheating customers out of their share of boat sale proceeds. 48-year-old Tim McDonald pleaded guilty to an attempted fraudulent schemes and artifaces charge during a June 11 hearing in Kingman. A Mohave County Superior Court jury convicted McDonald of one theft charge and acquitted him of another at the end of a February trial. The jury was unable to reach verdicts on another fraud charge and 13 counts of theft. The plea agreement resolves those remaining charges, dismissing the…

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Mohave County psychiatric hospital accepts admissions 24 hours a day

BULLHEAD CITY – Due to COVID-19, Talas Harbor at Bullhead City a 24-bed, Arizona State Licensed inpatient Psychiatric Hospital for geriatric patients has reevaluated its admission protocol and is hoping to provide some relief to emergency room staff handling psychiatric patients. According to Chaz Martinez, Talas Harbor’s Community Education Manager, “The hospital is committed to our mission of working with individuals, families, and communities to develop, implement and align resources, programs and policies that support behavioral health and wellness. Our goal is to transform the behavioral health care experience through a culture of caring, quality, safety, and service excellence and…

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COVID-19 update: 30 new cases, one death

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Sunday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of  30 new COVID-19 positive confirmed cases and one death. Nineteen of the cases are in the Bullhead City service area; 9 are in the Kingman service area; two are in the Lake Havasu City service area. The one death reported is a 60-69 year age range person, a previously reported case in the Kingman area. Of the 19 Bullhead City area cases, 12 cases remain under investigation. Four of those are in the 0-10 year age range; one is 20-29; one is 30-39;…

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Asphalt pavement repairs on Oro Grande Blvd

BULLHEAD CITY – In an effort to increase the safety of traveling motorists and improve the quality of our roads, Lake Havasu City announces the asphalt pavement roadway repairs on Oro Grande Blvd. This two day closure results in additional cost savings to the City and an accelerated completion time to get motorists back on the road.as soon as possible. Work is scheduled to occur between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16th through Thursday, June 18th, 2020 subject to weather and other conditions. The work will require Oro Grande Blvd. from McCulloch Blvd. to Osage Dr. to be…

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