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City of Kingman implements budget cuts

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 mins

Budget cuts underway for fiscal year 2021 KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is implementing budget cuts for fiscal year 2021, that may include leaving certain positions in city government unfilled. As positions become open, priority and budgeting will be reviewed regarding re-filling those positions. As of now, if positions aren’t filled, or are in the process of being filled through the City’s Human Resources Department, those will only be filled on a case-by-case basis. “We are going to continue to try and provide the same level of service to our community, but we have to plan ahead for what…

Opinion

Capitalistic flaws apparent during crisis

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 mins

Dear Editor, Some of capitalism’s flaws are beginning to emerge under the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supply and demand is one of its primary cornerstones and has resulted in states fighting over PPE, masks, gowns and ventilators that are being sold to the highest bidder. Reports indicate the 3M Company is manufacturing masks and selling to countries offering cash payments. Sources indicate the Trump administration has been aware of this impending pandemic since January when reports were emerging from China. Instead of preparing, the leaders described this as a hoax that nobody ever expected could happen in a country…

Obituaries

MARVIN GORDON EVERLING

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

Marvin Gordon Everling, of Golden Valley, died Saturday, April 11, 2020 in Las Vegas. He was 86. Mr. Everling was born November 9, 1933 in Nevada City, Nev. The family contact is his daughter Jessica Carol Walker. Arrangements were made by Sutton Memorial Funeral Home.

MEC suggests “call first” to help members stay-at-home, limit office visits

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is suggesting members call first, before making a trip to MEC’s office. “Doing business over the phone is not new for us, but it’s more important now with members being asked to stay at home,” said Ardie Lauxman, chief financial officer of MEC. “Our member services team can handle most of your MEC needs by phone, which helps MEC limit in-person contact. For the occasional exception when an office visit is needed, a member services representative will set up an appointment during MEC’s normal business hours,” said Lauxman. MEC’s member services phone number…

County virus cases rise to 45

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 13, 2020) – The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified today of nine positive COVID cases in Mohave County, the most confirmed in the county in any one day. Eight of the cases are in the Kingman service area and one is in the Lake Havasu City area. The contact investigations have been initiated with each case. Here is the information on each. The first eight are all in the Kingman service area: Case 1 is in 65 and older range and Case 2 is in the 20-44 age range. Both are in…

BOS Supervisor Bishop challenges challengers

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jean Bishop has gone to court in an effort to claim the August 4 republican primary election by bouncing two challengers from the ballot. Bishop filed separate, yet similar lawsuits in Superior Court last Thursday challenging the District 4 candidacies of Rick Armstrong and William Andrews. Bishop contends that both men failed to obtain the required minimum 51 valid signatures on nominating petitions to qualify their campaigns. She is asking Judge Lee Jantzen to disqualify Armstrong and Andrews from the race and keep their names off the primary ballot. “She has…

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City of Kingman implements budget cuts

Capitalistic flaws apparent during crisis

MARVIN GORDON EVERLING

MEC suggests “call first” to help members stay-at-home, limit office visits

County virus cases rise to 45

BOS Supervisor Bishop challenges challengers

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