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6 new COVID-19 cases today

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late this afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of six COVID-19 positive cases in Mohave County. Two of the cases are in the Lake Havasu City service area, both are in the 65+ age range, one of them is in isolation and recovering at home. Both have an investigation pending. Two of the cases are in the Kingman service area, one is 55-64 and the other is 65+. Both are in isolation, recovering at home and are linked to another confirmed case.  Of the final two new cases, one is in the Bullhead…

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County jail RN recognized for outstanding work

KINGMAN – A nurse who works at the Mohave County Adult and Juvenile Detention Centers has been chosen as the region’s team member of the quarter. Staci Philips RN, Director of Nursing at the detention centers said that LPN Tabitha Howell was selected for the honor based on her performance in relation to Wellpath’s core values. Wellpath is the contracted party which provides inmate health care in Kingman at both the Adult and Juvenile Detention Centers. Philips said Howell is recognized for her quality patient care, dedication and motivation. She said Howell has outstanding communication skills, a positive outlook and enjoys respect…

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Colorado Belle announces possible permanent closure

Accordintg to a post from the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Colorado Belle, an iconic hotel-casino on the Colorado River in Laughlin, will stay closed for the foreseeable future and lay off its 400 workers. Casino operator Golden Entertainment Inc. said closures to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in March and uncertainty about the return of the market led to the decision. Golden publicly acknowledged the Planned closure on Monday.

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Reader doesn’t trust mainstream media

Dear Editor, Well, we’ve finally done it. We’ve reached the day of confusion and division. We’ve managed to convince ourselves we are doomed if we reelect President Trump or that we’re stupid if we don’t elect Biden. With both sides demanding that we follow the rules of uncertainty and blame the other party for the mass confusion and fumbling of the COVID-19 epidemic, it’s enough, and I mean “enough”. Blame mother nature for that and take the time to reflect on the truth. As I recall, Biden didn’t do anything when he was vice president. I hardly recall him even…

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Bullhead Elementary seeking parent input about school year options

BULLHEAD CITY – With the likelihood that some level of COVID-19 restrictions impacting schools will remain in place through the summer, the Bullhead City Elementary School District is asking parents and guardians to share opinions about options for the new school year, which is scheduled to start July 29.  The online survey is on the District website, www.crsk12.org, where it is available in English and Spanish.  The direct link is at https://www.crsk12.org/recent_announcements/bcesd_parent__family_survey. “Our teachers have been planning for instruction, and our administrators have begun planning the reopening of school buildings,” said Superintendent Carolyn Stewart.  “Even though Gov. Ducey has rescinded…

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COVID-19 update: County ends weekend at 249 cases

Newest cases all in Kingman area MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Sunday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 3 COVID-19 positive cases in Mohave County.  All three are in the Kingman service area.  Two are in the 20-44 year age range. One of those is hospitalized and linked to another confirmed case.  The other is in isolation, recovering at home, and linked to another confirmed case.  The third is 65+, in isolation, recovering at home, and is linked to another case. There are now 50 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, including…

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