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Jail continues to take steps to keep inmates virus free

MOHAVE COUNTY –  Mohave County Adult Detention Facility has been preparing and responding to issues involving the COVID-19 virus and is working to keep jail inmates and staff safe. Captain Don Bischoff, said that he and his staff have been working with the Mohave County Department of Public Health as well as the jail medical staff from Wellpath, the health care provider contracted for inmate health services inside the jail. The jail began sharing information with the entire inmate population on March 6 as an effort to keep the population well informed with accurate information. Those communications have continued in…

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Local businesses donate to local COVID-19 response

KINGMAN – As health systems nationwide face a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), local businesses have taken action to aid Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) in preparation for COVID-19 in our community. The following businesses generously donated their supplies, including several cases of N95 masks to KRMC: American Boiler Services Independent Electric Supply Grace Neal Preschool An N95 respirator is a mask designed to fit very close to the face to filter airborne particles. These masks and other articles of PPE are vital to protect healthcare workers as they provide invaluable care to patients.  David Diemer, Branch Manager of…

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City of Kingman launches COVID-19 webpage

KINGMAN – As the City of Kingman navigates its way through the new territory of a worldwide pandemic, and how they best communicate important information to their residents, they have created a webpage with information that may be a “one-stop-shop” for community members. The link is available on the www.cityofkingman.gov homepage, by clicking the COVID-19 Information link at the top of the page, highlighted in yellow. Because the city has closed all public access until at least April 6, community members will find information to all city departments and be able to still conduct business. There is also community information regarding school closures, free…

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Man who stabbed roommate to death may not be competent to stand trial

KINGMAN – A plea agreement was stalled during a recent sentencing hearing when Judge Doug Camacho instead decided that the Bullhead City defendant should first undergo a full-blown mental health evaluation. Ethan Nelson, 29, had undergone an initial assessment but he will now get the more extensive evaluation under the Rule 11 provision that will determine if he is legally competent to stand trial. “Obviously your Honor, he is seriously mentally ill,” defense attorney George Hibbeler said during the March 18 hearing before Judge Doug Camacho in Kingman. He said Nelson possesses below average intellect and suffers bipolar, schizophrenic and…

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Dragonfly

A Short Story by Jack Mint I caught the dragonfly by the tail, then cupped my hands around it. Like a kid, I opened a slit in the fingers to glimpse my prisoner. The wings remained intact through the capture. The alien eyes and antennas rolled and conducted themselves in the claustrophobic environment. Unique to the disposition of dragonflies is the track of their movements. Posted on a blade of grass they rest like statues in forgotten gardens of ancient Greeks. But once an unworldly wind motivates the dragonfly, it takes flight in the most erratic, chaotic course. A statue…

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Additional Lake Havasu City cancellations

LAKE HAVASU CITY – In response to COVID-19 concerns, and based on discussions with and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the office of Governor Doug Ducey, Arizona Department of Health Services, and the Mohave County Public Health Department, all City events, programs, and activities are canceled, including the Vetsgiving Brunch scheduled for March 29, and the Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager scheduled Friday, April 3. The City will review options for future meetings and notify the public when the meetings will resume.  For more information, please contact the Mayor’s office at 928-453-4152.

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