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Coronavirus COVID-19 Update

MOHAVE COUNTY There is a great deal of news circulating about coronavirus or COVID-19.  As with any new illness or disease, there is new information available almost daily, and it is important to focus on the scientific facts and information shared by credible sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). So what is important to know? As of the writing of this article, there were no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mohave County. There is no need for excessive alarm, but do take preventative measures to reduce the…

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Sophie Jovillard to film episode of Échappées Belles, FranceTV, with Thunder-Rode Motorcycle Accessories

KINGMAN – On March 11 and 12, the FranceTV film crew will be in Kingman to film a segment for their television show, Échappées Belles, hosted by Sophie Jovillard. The production team will be working with Thunder-Rode Motorcycle Accessories in downtown Kingman to film the segment which will be based on Route 66 and bikers. Thunder-Rode Motorcycle Accessories held submissions for a passionate biker who loves Route 66 and would love to share their passion of The Mother Road with Sophie on the open road. Submissions were sought through Thunder-Rode’s social media pages and newsletter subscribers.  Local motorcycle enthusiasts submitted…

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Traffic detection camera installation

KINGMAN – Beginning Monday, March 9, contractors will be installing traffic detection cameras along Stockton Hill Road intersections that include Detroit and Sycamore Avenues. There will be traffic control and reduced speeds in place, while crews are at work. Crews are expected to finish the installation next week, barring any weather delays. These new systems that have been installed at multiple intersections along Stockton Hill Rd. have greatly improved service to our citizens, reduced delays caused by broken loops, and reduced signal maintenance costs; this results in long-term, overall cost savings to the community. These detection cameras also detect motorcyclists and…

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Lake Mead NRA announces public events

Lake Mead NRA announces public events BOULDER CITY, Nevada – The following Lake Mead National Recreation Area events are happening March 7 to April 18. Ranger Program: Campfire Cooking, March 7 Join a ranger at Boulder Beach Amphitheater at 4 p.m. March 7 to learn tips and techniques for campfire cooking from the basics of building a campfire to cast iron cooking. For more information, call 702-293-8990.     Ranger Program: Coyotes: What You Should Know, March 14 Join a ranger at the Boulder Beach Amphitheater at 4:30 p.m. March 14 to learn more about the wily and opportunistic coyote. Find out…

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Plea agreement pending for teen

Blanchard allegedly committed violent robbery, was driver in fatal crash KINGMAN – A plea agreement has been entered for a teenager held responsible for separate fatal traffic accident and violent robbery incidents in Golden Valley. Marcus Blanchard, 18, pleaded guilty Wednesday to armed robbery and negligent homicide. Prosecutor Bob Moon told the Court that Blanchard was just 16 years old when other juveniles were scared he was driving too fast before he lost control and crashed a vehicle on State Route 68 in May, 2018. Moon said two minors were injured and another was killed when partially ejected. Aggravated assault…

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Phi Theta Kappa inducts new members

The Mohave Community College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently inducted new members for Spring 2020. Phi Theta Kappa’s mission is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students by providing an opportunity for leadership, service, and development. Students receive numerous benefits from joining and participating in the honor society, such as special scholarships, professional development, volunteer opportunities, and highly respected letters of recommendation. Student memberships last a lifetime in the largest honor society in America. Back row L to R: Kai Soriano (president and regional officer), Dr. John Kitts (co-advisor), Dr. Fred Gilbert (campus dean), Ethan Armendariz, Nicholas Duhancik,…

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