MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County, like so many enterprises in the private sector, continues struggling to fill employment vacancies. County Manager Sam Elters told the Board of Supervisors Monday that vacancies across the county workforce now total 127 positions. Two key personnel are working month to month after previously indicating desire and intent to move on. Library District Director Kathy Pennell tendered her retirement related resignation last spring but has stayed the course while the county continues seeking her successor. Dr. Archiaus Mosely did not want to extend his contract as Mohave County Medical Examiner when it expired in June,…

KINGMAN – It was used as a grocery store by the Forsythe family and then converted to a Safeway decades ago. More recently, the 18,000 sq. ft. building provided office space for dozens of state employees who’ve relocated to new digs on Airway Avenue. And now, the old DHS building at 519 Beale St. in downtown Kingman will be purchased by the city to house a museum for electric vehicles. The city council voted Tuesday to approve a staff request to use $875,000 in federal funds to acquire the building and associated ample parking space on the property. City Manager…

KINGMAN – Mohave County will host a Job Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the County Administration Building Mezzanine, 700 W. Beale St. On-site interviews may be possible for current vacancies. Departments with current vacancies are Assessor, Clerk of Superior Court, Community Services, County Attorney, Development Services, Justice Courts, Library, Probation, Public Health, Public Works, Recorder, Sheriff, and Superior Court. Mohave County offers opportunities for growth and advancement, plus state retirement with employer match contributions, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and identity theft protection. Those not able to attend are encouraged to apply online…

KINGMAN – Mangelsdorf Dentistry will be hosting a car wash to benefit the Kingman Cancer Care Unit (KCCU). The charity event will be held at the Airway Car Wash, 3113 Airway Ave., Saturday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a 50/50 raffle, dunk tank and Grumpy Grandpa’s Roasted Corn will be on hand. All proceeds from the car wash and sales from Grumpy Grandpa’s will be donated to KCCU.