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MOHAVE COUNTY  A major development proposed in north Mohave County has the initial blessing of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Unanimous votes during Wednesday’s meeting have the Commission recommending Board of Supervisors approval of a major general plan amendment and a number of zoning requests for a master planned community along U.S. 93. “Entrata” would feature a cargo airport component in a mix of development that would include homes, schools, parks and businesses. Most of the 10,100-acre project would be situated near White Hills and the rest to the south outside Dolan Springs. “The majority of the site is in…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A ceremony to recognize volunteer public safety service was held at the Oct 10 Lake Havasu City Council meeting. Sgt. Lorne Jackson and Ofcr. Josh Banuelos both received awards for their bravery during a confrontation with an opponent.  Police department volunteers were also recognized for their unselfish time and dedication in protecting our community. Knudson announced the badge pinning ceremony that took place last week for promotions given to members of the fire department.   Knudson also discussed last week’s coffee with the mayor, where May Sheehy presented a proclamation for Lake Havasu to declare November as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. …

KINGMAN – Six citizens have applied for possible appointment should the Board of Supervisors vote next Monday to transition the Golden Valley Improvement District from a county governed entity to domestic administration. Those who’ve applied for initial appointment to a domestic board whose members would be elected in the future include Brittany Bean, Jennifer Esposito, Danielle Ohle-Keck, Butch Meriweather, Stephen Tygard and Dennis German. Supervisors must first decide if the board and county will continue running the GVID or if it will be transitioned to a citizen run district. If transition is the choice, supervisors would decide if the domestic…

KINGMAN – Four incumbents and at least nine other citizens have picked up nominating packets at Kingman City Hall to attempt to qualify candidacy and pursue campaigns for office in the 2024 election cycle. Vice Mayor Cherish Sammeli was the last current office holder to indicate prospective candidacy in the municipal races. Sammeli joins members Jamie Stehly and Keith Walker in pursuit of new four-year terms on Council. Mayor Ken Watkins was promoted to Mayor upon the health-related retirement of former Mayor Jen Miles and he will be seeking election to his first full two-year term as Mayor. Nine citizens…