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COVID-19 update: Six new cases, one death

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (June 1, 2020) Late Monday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of six new COVID-19 cases and one death. The person who died is 30-39 in the Kingman service area, a previously reported case. Of the six new cases, five are in the Bullhead City service area. Three have their case under investigation—one is 0-18; one is 19-29; one is 40-49. One person, 30-39, is recovering at home and under investigation. The last Bullhead City area case is in the 80-89 year age range and is hospitalized and linked to another case….

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‘BLM’ protest underway peacefully in Kingman

KINGMAN – A few dozen demonstrators peacefully protested during the first hour of a Black Lives Matter rally in downtown Kingman Tuesday. More than 20 uniformed officers and plain clothes detectives manned the perimeter of Locomotive Park while motorists viewed protest placards while driving by. Armed members of the Arizona Patriots occupied one corner of the park, standing vigil against violence. Organizer Shai Weaver reiterated that the goal is a peaceful protest and she pledged to shut it down if there’s any threat of trouble. Dave Hawkins

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Heidenreich Center reopens

KINGMAN – The Kathryn Heidenreich Center (KHAC) will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guidelines for reopening are social distancing, frequent hand washing, wear a face covering, avoid touching face, and stay home if sick. KHAC staff will disinfect frequently touches surfaces. Lysol and wipes will be available to all member. Room capacity is 10 -15 people per large room. Movie night is scheduled for Friday, June 26 at 6 p.m. The featured movie will be Gilda starring Rita Hayworth Glenn Ford, and George Macready. The film is about a small-time gambler who…

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Golden Nugget reopens June 3

LAUGHLIN, Nev. – Golden Nugget Laughlin is proud to announce its hotel and pool reopen on Wednesday, June 3 at 3PM, and the casino reopens on Thursday, June 4 with slots reopening at 12:01AM and table games reopening at 10AM, in accordance with directives from the State of Nevada. “We are excited to welcome the Laughlin community back inside our hotel and casino and getting our employees back to work,” said Brad Rutledge, Vice President and General Manager Golden Nugget Laughlin. “We are following all CDC, state and regulatory guidelines and taking all prudent and essential measures to ensure a safe, clean…

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BOS meeting: Demonstration, COVID-19, new county manager, Dot Foods incentive

MOHAVE COUNTY – Some terse words from Mohave County Board of Supervisor Gary Watson punctuated the start of Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting that included action on a veritable potpourri of items. Watson expressed his disdain for civil disobedience that has shocked the nation with violence and vandalism from Minneapolis to Scottsdale. Watson said the police action that choked the life out of George Floyd was unconscionable and he said those officers responsible should meet justice swiftly. Yet Watson said he swore an oath on five different occasions to uphold the law and protect the people of Arizona and that…

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Mohave County Library re-opens facilities

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Library District has reopened library facilities to the public. Due to the pandemic, a number of changes have been made for the health and safety of library customers and staff. A trip to the library will temporarily be different than in the past, but the library is still able to connect customers with information and materials. Customers can still pick up holds, use computers, and obtain new materials for check out.  The most significant change for many is that there is no physical browsing of the collection. Instead, staff will locate and retrieve materials…

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