Missing person reported in Wikieup
WIKIEUP – The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue is seeking information on the whereabouts of Robert “Bob” Meyers, a 73-year-old male last seen in the area of the Hidden Oasis RV Park in Wikieup about noon on Sunday, March 15. He had left on foot to go hiking and camping for a couple days and has not returned home. He has a backpack, some food, supplies, and a tent. We are uncertain of the clothing he may be wearing, as he has planned to be gone for a couple days. He has a greenish-olive colored heavy jacket and…
FLORENCE BROWN
Florence Brown, of Kingman, died Tuesday, March 17, 2020. She was 86. Mrs. Brown was born March 16, 1934 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. A viewing will be held at Sutton Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, March 27 at 10 a.m., with services following at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Rose Hills in Whittier, Calif. The family contact is Mrs. Brown’s granddaughter Alexandria Marie Murray. Arrangements were made by Sutton Memorial Funeral Home.
Kingman corona update
KINGMAN – The City of Kingman has announced it is closing public access to all city buildings except the municipal courthouse for at least a two-week period beginning Monday, March 23. The measure is implemented to conform with social distancing guidelines set forth by the federal Centers for Disease Control. The City is also implementing public safety measures involving its court operations. For detailed information about both announcements visit the city website (www.cityofkingman.gov) and look for news releases under the PIO tab. The Mohave County government website (www.mohavecounty.us) is also a good source for important pandemic-related information. Dave Hawkins
Coronavirus, taking life for granted
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The Coronavirus is a pandemic that most of us don’t understand, but we are learning. This disease has taken over 9,000 lives and made over 220,000 more people sick. We’ve heard via television about it starting in China and its impact even before arriving in America. So far this is what we know about Coronavirus. The disease is life threatening. If the disease does not kill you, there is a chance you will be very sick with severe respiratory problems. Thousands of respirators are needed across the country because of the nature of the disease. Who wants…
Grand Canyon National Park transitions to limited services
GRAND CANYON – Grand Canyon National Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities. As of 12 p.m. on March 20, 2020, all Xanterra operated services within Grand Canyon National Park including lodges, restaurants and tours will suspend until May 21, 2020. As of March 22, 2020, the Yavapai Lodge, operated by Delaware North, will close until May 1, 2020. Updates and a complete list of the park’s modified operations will be posted on: www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/grand-canyon-national-park-public-health-update.htm . Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health…
