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New ground on the horizon

KINGMAN – On the morning of August 26th, Horizon Community Bank held a groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of their Kingman branch. Several members of HCB’s senior offices—including HCB’s CFO Ross Johnson and CEO/President Ralph Tapscott—met with Kingman officials to commemorate the new project’s beginning. Becky Fawson of the Kingman Chamber of Commercce and Jo Ann Oxsen of the Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club were also in attendance, expressing the community’s excitement about the project. The construction is being conducted by TR Orr, Inc. and HCB hopes to have the new building completed and in full operation…

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Joe’s Bang Room: It’s all about the experience

The moment you set foot in Joe’s Bang Room, you realize that this shop is not like any other shop in town. Though they sell an assortment of firearms and firearm accessories, they are also a manufacturer and plan to manufacture their own weapons as well as custom pieces for customers. But while this is certainly an exciting advantage, it is not what sets Joe’s Bang Room apart. Joe Johnson, owner of Joe’s Bang Room, has a unique rapport with his customers. Customers frequently come in to just lounge around, have a cup of coffee, and talk with other patrons…

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What life seems to be

Dear Editor, Life is short. The best we can do, is the best we can do. If we are doing our best, then what more can we expect from ourselves and others? Most people are doing the best they can with the information and abilities they have.   There are some things we can change and some things we can’t. Learning to adjust or adapt with what we have and who we are often takes some time and effort. We are all born some place to someone. Some of us are raised with less than others and some of us are…

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What life seems to be

Dear Editor, Life is short. The best we can do, is the best we can do. If we are doing our best, then what more can we expect from ourselves and others? Most people are doing the best they can with the information and abilities they have.   There are some things we can change and some things we can’t. Learning to adjust or adapt with what we have and who we are often takes some time and effort. We are all born some place to someone. Some of us are raised with less than others and some of us are…

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Questions continue about vaccines and treatments

Dear Editor, In response to an article by Mr. Gordon Groat, November 16, 2020. The man who heads up Mohave County’s contact tracing and COVID-19 response coordination effort. In the trenches with COVID: One man’s perspective. After almost one year now the medical field has not progressed to help the people.Mr. Groat you said …”Americans should rely more upon the advice of health care professionals.” Why should we American’s rely on educated derelicts? What is unethical and irresponsible is “ listening to the sound of people tapping on the glass, people trying to get your attention” and doing nothing to…

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Southwest Behavioral & Health Services promotes Edward O’Brien to Vice President of Northern Arizona Operations

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H), an innovative leader in behavioral health, today announced that Edward O’Brien has been promoted to Vice President of Northern Arizona Operations. In the new role, O’Brien will oversee all northern Arizona operations, including Mohave, Coconino, Yavapai, and Gila counties. O’Brien is a licensed associate substance abuse counselor in Arizona and has extensive experience in rural behavioral health program operations and regional management. During his tenure at Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, O’Brien has held several leadership roles, including community outreach specialist, senior team lead, housing coordinator, and most recently, interim regional program director for…

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