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Board of Supervisors calls for opening county May 11

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a motion Thursday afternoon, May 7, recommending the county open up according to CDC guidelines on Monday, May 11.  This excludes three separate authorities within the county – the libraries, the courts, and the offices of elected officials, but, it was recommended that all county entities follow through on the same date. The new measure was initiated to end restrictions that have occurred in the county because of COVID-19.  It follows the governor’s order to reopen most of the state and its businesses on Monday, May 11. As of…

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Mother’s Day ends with five new COVID-19 cases, one death

MOHAVE COUNTY – Sunday afternoon, May 10, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of five COVID-19 positive cases in Mohave County and a COVID-19 related death. The death is in the Kingman service area and is of a person who is 86+.  It’s a previously identified case and is linked to another confirmed case. Four of the five new cases are in the Kingman service area.  One is under 20 years old, two are in the 20-44 year age range, and two are in the 55-64 year age range. All four are in isolation, recovering at…

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Republican district office to re-open

KINGMAN – On Monday, May 11th, the Mohave County Republican Party’s District 1 office will re-open their office at 2116 Stockton Hill Rd, Suite B. Even though political activity is Constitutionally protected as “essential” free speech, the office was closed for several weeks.  With restrictions originally issued by Governor Ducey, a number of people were concerned with the Coronavirus, choosing to shelter in place. Office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.  Trump campaign signs, hats, flags and shirts are available for purchase at the office.  Further, information about the upcoming elections, both the primary and general,…

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Modifications to restaurant seating in Bullhead City

BULLHEAD CITY, AZ., – May 8, 2020 – City Manager Toby Cotter announced today that all restaurants in Bullhead City will be allowed to reduce mandatory parking spots to establish additional outdoor seating to help serve more customers and provide additional physical distancing. Existing ADA parking stalls and access aisles must remain accessible and safe for use. Effective immediately through the end of June, a Bullhead City business will have the flexibility to add additional outdoor seating even though it may affect established parking spots. Traffic and pedestrian interaction concerns must be prominent in any plan under this authority. However,…

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Road work continues throughout county

The citizens of Mohave County can expect the following road maintenance activity during the week of May 11: Arizona Strip: Road grading on 1) Antelope Valley Rd. and 2) Mud Mountain Rd. in Colorado City. Kingman: Road grading on 1) Falcon Valley Rd., 2) Vock Canyon Rd. and 3) Calle Puebla. Crews will be mowing road shoulders, repairing pot holes and making right of way repairs in the Butler area. Hackberry: Road grading on Antares Rd. from Mile 20 to Hwy. 66. Wikieup: Road grading on Bogles Ranch Rd. Yucca: Road grading on 1) Highland Rd., 2) Chicken Springs Rd….

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Happy Mother’s Day

Dear Editor, A butterfly is a symbol of how delicate the heart of a mother is. Although it can be easily swayed by the wind, it is strong in flight to withstand wherever the wind may take her. She is busy doing for the good of her family, collecting all they would need to survive. It is in the struggles of life that her true colors adorn her. Her struggles make her stronger and more determined to succeed in all she puts her mind to. Silently sitting near her children, ever so watchful, that nothing will harm them. It is…

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