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DOC takes steps to protect inmates from COVID-19

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago3 mins

As part of the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry response to the evolving CDC guidelines regarding face coverings, ADCRR will be distributing fabric face coverings to all employees over the next few days. On Friday, the CDC recommended that essential staff wear non-medical (non-PPE) cloth face coverings to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID19. The face coverings are being made by inmates at Perryville, Douglas, and Florence complexes through the Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI) garment program, which has been in operation for more than 30 years. The department is making enough so each employee will receive two face coverings….

Mohave County elections: Six vie for Dist 1 seat

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

Only three Mohave County races are contested in the August 4 primary election. The largest field of prospective candidates submitted nominating petitions to succeed retiring District 1 supervisor Gary Watson. The District 1 hopefuls include Jim Hamersley, Tim Woods, Travis Lingenfelter, Becky Foster, Sherri Merriwether and Gerarda Hamodey. Board of Supervisors Chairman Jean Bishop is seeking re-election in District 4 and she is challenged by Rick Armstrong, William Andrews and Jack Ehrhardt. District 3 supervisor Buster Johnson, District 2 supervisor Hildy Angius and District 5 supervisor Ron Gould is unopposed. Mike Gannuscio is challenging incumbent sheriff Doug Schuster. County Attorney…

Opinion

Don’t let greed get in the way of your well being

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 mins

Dear Editor, As the week unfolded this pandemic we, as a nation, are facing decisions that need to be faced. Although we’ve had hardships and death, we see that there are those who are true heroes and those who are selfish and uncaring. I’m not talking about those on the front lines, nothing will replace the sacrafice they are making to help keep us safe but those who chose to profit in our nation’s time of need. Greed will never win. The time has come for our Nation to return to our roots. God. I’m reminded of an experiment that…

Kingman elections: Miles will run unopposed

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Kingman Mayor Jen Miles is unopposed for re-election. No one but Miles submitted nominating petitions to attempt to qualify their candidacy for Mayor by Monday’s filing deadline. More than a dozen residents who picked up campaign packets to possibly run for Mayor or Council seats did not submit nominating petitions, dramatically reducing what could have been a large field of candidates. Jamie Scott Stehly turned in petitions in pursuit of re-election to her council seat. Others seeking three council seats up for grabs in August and November primary and general elections are Keith Walker, Cherish Sammeli, Bill Franzen…

Business News

Business workshop will be held today

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

COVID-19 series – Workforce Continuity & Strategy ACA will present the second webinar in our COVID-19 series – Workforce Continuity & Strategy. This informational sessions is designed to provide guidance, tools and resources to all of Arizona’s businesses impacted by COVID-19. The ACA will join experts from the Small Business Administration, our Office of Economic Opportunity team, and Arizona Department of Economic Security to discuss how to: Avoid employee furloughs and strategize alternative options Navigate the Payroll Protection Program and the impact on your cash flow by rehiring your previously laid-off employees Address federal and state guidelines on reduced work…

Opinion

E Pluribus Unum

Pam Wanner7 years ago4 mins

That tiny bit of Latin may be the most important any of us ever mutter. Some folks will ask “Why is that important, what does it even mean”? Those people will sometimes stop and ponder the meaning if it is explained to them, others will just shrug and go on about their daily drudgery. “From Many, One”. Those who can’t grasp or refuse to try to grasp just how profound that phrase really is are the ones to pity. Those folks will probably never realize just how fortunate they are to live in a country where that simple statement has…

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DOC takes steps to protect inmates from COVID-19

Mohave County elections: Six vie for Dist 1 seat

Don’t let greed get in the way of your well being

Kingman elections: Miles will run unopposed

Business workshop will be held today

E Pluribus Unum

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