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GVFD seeks board member

Ron Martin6 years ago1 mins

GOLDEN VALLEY – The Golden Valley Fire District Board of Directors is seeking a qualified applicant to fill a vacancy on the Fire Board. Interim Board Member term will be from the date of appointment until December 1, 2022. Applicants must be registered to vote and be residents within the Golden Valley Fire District Boundaries. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest to the Board of Directors. The deadline for all applications is March 13, 2020. At the regular scheduled board meeting on March 25, 2020 the Board may go into executive session to conduct an interview process. Please…

Community News

Murphy’s Gun Show Feb. 8

Ron Martin6 years ago1 mins

The Mohave County Military Vehicle Group will be at the Mohave County Fairgrounds for Murphy’s Gun Show on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday! The group will display vintage military vehicles guns and gear. There will be military collectibles, ammo, antiques, knives and swords, sporting firearms, holsters, western items and more. Admission will be $7. For more information, contact 800-659-3440 or murphysgunshows@aol.com.

Opinion

2020 is International Year of Plant Health

Ron Martin6 years ago2 mins

Dear Editor, Recently, the USDA Office of Communications announced that that the United Nations has declared 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health. They are calling on people, organizations, scientists, and governments to work together to protect plants against the introduction and spread of invasive pests. The USDA states everyone can help avoid the devastating impact of pests and diseases on agriculture, livelihoods, and food security by taking a few important actions including: • Look for and report unusual signs of pests or disease in trees and plants to your local State Department of Agriculture or local Extension office…

Court News

Burglary assault charges net BHC man 19 years in prison

Ron Martin6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – A 19-year prison term has been ordered for a Bullhead City man who broke into a home and assaulted an officer who showed up to investigate. Judge Billy Sipe sentenced Christopher Chambers, 43, Monday at the Mohave County Courthouse. “I cannot take back what I’ve done. I can only accept responsibility,” Chambers told the Judge. “I apologize profusely.” Prosecutor Jaimye Ashley told the jury last fall that officers responding to a burglary in progress in April, 2018 found Chambers in possession of a folding knife. She said he was tased and taken into custody when he refused commands…

USDA invests $1.6 million in Wecom’s broadband project

Ron Martin6 years ago2 mins

GOLDEN VALLEY – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Arizona State Director Jack R. Smith has announced USDA has invested $1.6 million in Wecom’s high-speed broadband infrastructure project. “Through USDA’s ReConnect Program, more than 1,400 Arizonians living in rural communities will get access to the latest broadband technology that will connect them to opportunities in education, health care and economic development…” Smith said. Wecom Inc. will use a $1.6 million ReConnect Pilot Program grant and matching funds investment to construct a Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) and hybrid Fiber-to-the-Node (FTTN) fixed wireless system that is expected to connect 1,492 households in…

Community News

Spay, neuter services available through SAINT

Ron Martin6 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – February is recognized as National Spay and Neuter Awareness Month, and Saving Animals In Need Together (SAINT) is reminding all pet owners of the importance of getting your furry friends spay or neutered to help control pet overpopulation and reduce the number of dogs and cats entering shelters. Spaying and neutering also has additional health and safety benefits such as eliminating the chances of some cancers and infections, and calming wanderlust in search of a mate, keeping the pet at home and avoiding disasters such as being hit by a car or falling prey to a coyote….

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GVFD seeks board member

Murphy’s Gun Show Feb. 8

2020 is International Year of Plant Health

Burglary assault charges net BHC man 19 years in prison

USDA invests $1.6 million in Wecom’s broadband project

Spay, neuter services available through SAINT

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