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State Route 68 raised median construction in Golden Valley begins Aug. 16

Pam Wanner5 years ago2 mins

Drivers should allow extra travel time and plan for delays The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for overnight lane restrictions and intermittent closures on State Route 68 in Golden Valley near Kingman for the construction of a raised median between Bacobi and Verde roads, beginning Monday, Aug. 16. The project is scheduled to be completed in the fall. Work will begin at Bacobi Road. Project work restrictions will occur overnight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday evenings through Friday mornings. Drivers can expectIntermittent east- and westbound lane restrictions. At least one travel lane will remain open in each…

Opinion

Seven years of inspiring hope at Solari

Pam Wanner5 years ago6 mins

Dear Editor, On the seventh day of the seventh month seven years ago, I had the great privilege to embark upon the most fulfilling journey of my career. Since becoming the President and CEO of Solari Crisis & Human Services (formerly Crisis Response Network), I have been fortunate to oversee a growing, nonprofit business which offers free assistance to Arizona residents in crisis, connections to local services and resources across the state, and much more. For me, it was never about being a leader, it was always about making a difference in the world around me. Whether it was my…

Business News

MEC returns $1.66 million in capital credits to members

Pam Wanner5 years ago2 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has authorized a capital credits return of $1,667,557.52 to members in 2021. MEC members who had electric service in 1989, 2000, or 2020 will receive their share as a check if their share is $10.00 or more. If the share is less than $10.00, active service accounts will receive a bill credit on their August or early September bill cycle. The checks will be mailed out during the second week of August. “One of the benefits of being a member of Mohave Electric Cooperative is that members share in any margins…

Obituaries

A life of service and devotion: in memoriam of Chaplain Paul Pitts

Pam Wanner5 years ago3 mins

Few people live a life as spirited and poignant as the life that Chaplain Paul Pitts lead. Chaplain Pitts dedicated his life to working and ministering in his community and providing much-needed support and guidance to his fellow veterans. “He was totally—100%—devoted to veterans,” Father Philip Shaw said of his dear friend. Pitts worked as an Airforce Auxiliary Chaplain, a hospice Chaplain for Living Waters Hospice in Golden Valley, and as a Chaplain for countless other service members and first responders in our community. “He probably did his best work through the Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council,” Shaw continued. “He was…

Big rig parking problems

Pam Wanner5 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – 28-year-old Silver Ridge subdivision resident Mitch Thofson is concerned about commercial truck traffic impacting his central Kingman neighborhood. The Thofson family lives on the corner of Raymond Avenue and Hillcrest Drive, directly west of the Planet Fitness facility. Thofson recently told City Council members that eighteen-wheelers and big box truck drivers dangerously restrict traffic when they park on both sides of Hillcrest to work out or shower at Planet Fitness. He said he is concerned for the safety of his 11-year-old grandchild and other kids in the neighborhood. Council member Keith Walker, a longtime resident of the subdivision, also expressed concern…

Opinion

What life requires

Pam Wanner5 years ago3 mins

Dear Editor, Willingness to try and to learn new skills is imperative to navigating life. There is always more to learn. Learning happens in school, through trial and error, personal research and time spent with others who already know what you need to learn. You can learn a lot from listening to others. Listening is one of the greatest tools of financial and life security. If you will listen, you will know what you know plus what you are hearing. The ability to listen and focus in a class is essential for a student’s success. Listening to your workplace boss,…

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State Route 68 raised median construction in Golden Valley begins Aug. 16

Seven years of inspiring hope at Solari

MEC returns $1.66 million in capital credits to members

A life of service and devotion: in memoriam of Chaplain Paul Pitts

Big rig parking problems

What life requires

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