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EPCOR battle begins

Bullhead City files condemnation docs with court BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City filed its eminent domain action in Mohave County Superior Court Friday afternoon. The City seeks Court-ordered condemnation in its bid to acquire the local assets of the EPCOR water company. Officials with the utility have promised to expend every resource available to fight what is expected to be a long and expensive legal battle. The first hearing in the case has been scheduled April 7 before Judge Lee Jantzen. Dave Hawkins

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Community art show will open April 2

KINGMAN – Kingman Center for the Arts and the ArtHub will host a community art show from April 2 through May 9. The art may be viewed at 402 E. Beale St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The artist reception scheduled for April 4 and the Artist Talks & Treats scheduled for April 18 have been cancelled. Beale Street Theater plans to present The Sound of Music June 12, 13, 19, and 20. For more information go to kingmanarthub.com.

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Covid-19 and churches shaking hands?

By Dr. Glenn Mollette In the old days, Church pastors frowned on their church members staying home to watch television preachers Rex Humbard, Jerry Falwell or Robert Schuller. The sick and the very elderly were typically pardoned but that was as far as grace was extended.  The vast majority of churches across the land did not televise their services or broadcast church on the radio. Traditionally churches have preferred keeping their flock coming to the “house of God.”   Essentially most churches haven’t changed their philosophy. Congregations have always enjoyed “gathering” to sing, hear sermons, eat meals together and importantly -shake hands.  Media…

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College closing campuses, moving classes and services online to help prevent spread of COVID-19

Mohave County College is closing its four campuses to the public and students to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 in our communities. “Since we now have confirmed cases of the virus in our immediate communities, and health officials expect the number of patients to climb, we feel this action is in the best interest of our students, employees and the public at this time,” said MCC President Dr. Stacy Klippenstein.  “We will eliminate all in-person contact to the best of our ability, while continuing with classes and college operations online and in virtual environment so our students can…

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Bullhead City Parks to remain open

BULLHEAD CITY – All Bullhead City parks remain open. Please practice social and physical distancing when visiting a city park. The city continues to clean and sanitize all park facilities frequently throughout the day. In fact, additional personnel have been hired to continue sanitizing park facilities. The city has moved picnic tables so that they are at least six feet or more apart. No parties are allowed in city parks, including no bouncy houses or inflatables. No ramada reservations are allowed. All special events and tournaments scheduled in the parks have been canceled through April. Physical distancing also applies at…

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