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Coffee with the Sheriff slated

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office invites the public to join them for Coffee with the Sheriff. Mohave County Sheriff Doug Schuster and his staff will be hosting this event at three different locations in March. In Kingman the event will be held on Wednesday, March 4 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Victoria’s Sugar Shack, 1455 Northern Ave. In Topock, the event will be held on Wednesday, March 11 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Golden Shores Community Center, 13136 Golden Shores Pkwy. In Lake Havasu City, the vent will be held Thursday, March 12 from…

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MCC dental students provide free teeth cleanings for community

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College’s Dental Hygiene program recently held Give Kids a Smile Day at the Bullhead City campus.   Dental hygiene students provided free teeth cleanings, fluoride treatment, sealants and oral hygiene tips to uninsured children ages 4 – 14. Dental assistant students also participated in the event. Lexi Borland, a second-year dental hygiene student, enjoys participating in the event because she gets to see different kids throughout the day. “I like that you get to see so many kids it’s fun and everyone is so different,” said Borland. Give Kids a Smile is an initiative created…

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Arizona’s Focus Is On Mohave County

Dear Editor, The honor and integrity of the west are alive and well in Mohave County. From its picturesque state parks and expanding tourism to the independence and work ethic of its residents, Mohave County contributes to Arizona’s economy, attractiveness and culture in countless ways. That’s why Arizona will continue to prioritize investments in Mohave County communities. In the Governor’s Office, we’ve worked consistently to increase funding for programs in our rural communities. Last year, we passed the Drought Contingency Plan — the most significant water policy in 40 years. We also followed through on our commitment to invest in…

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2020 Census discussed at Rotary

Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s February 28 speaker was Kingman City Manager Ron Foggin (shown with Rotarian Becky Fawson and club president Karen Brown). Foggin presented a power point presentation on the upcoming 2020 Census. Noting the 2010 census had many undercounts, this year’s census will offer three ways to participate. Post cards are being mailed out to 95% of residents and these will give you the option of calling in or going online to be counted. Those without mailing addresses will be contacted at their residences. It’s simple and not time consuming as only 7 questions are asked in…

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Kino Avenue waterline project continues

KINGMAN –The updated closure will began today, Monday, March 2, and will continue through Monday, March 16. The street closure will continue at Willow Road and Kino Ave., and extend to North Glen Rd. Detours will be in place for street closures. The project to install a new water transmission main on Kino Ave., between the Mohave Wash and Stockton Hill Road began February 10. The contractor, Freiday Construction, is working with residents in the area regarding notification, but no water service delays or disruptions are scheduled to take place This project is the continuation of a multi-phased project to…

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Kelly promoted to corporal

The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has announced the promotion of Lara Kelly to the rank of Corporal. She has demonstrated that she has the knowledge and experience to excel in her new rank at the Adult Detention Facility. Lara Kelly is recognized as a valuable member of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Corporal Kelly started her career as a Detention Officer in September of 2018, where she has excelled in her assigned duties and was quickly assigned to Field Training Officer. Corporal Kelly came to MCSO with multiple years of experience, previously working as a correctional officer, certified deputy,…

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