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MCC Facilities Master Plan released, addresses current conditions and future student needs 

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College just released its Facilities Master Plan (FMP), which serves as roadmap for the future of campus buildings and infrastructure.    The MCC board approved the Facilities Master Plan in October and appreciated that the FMP is focused on improving campus facilities for student learning, and that it is a long-range guiding document.   “I like that this plan is flexible and allows the College to adapt projects to meet the needs of future students, and that board members will still have the opportunity to review and provide input prior to the approval of any individual building project,” said MCC…

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Therapy clinic gets an upgrade

KINGMAN – Site preparation is underway on the Kingman hilltop for construction of a state-of-the art physical therapy clinic. T.R. Orr, Inc. will build the 16,000 square foot facility at the intersection of Maple and Andy Devine Avenue, just north of the R & R Body Shop. Dr. Christopher Reno plans to close his Northern Arizona Physical Therapy Associates office on Stockton Hill Road, and rebrand an expanded service operation when he opens his brand-new Northern Arizona Health Club by early 2025, if not sooner. “It’s going to be a gym and it’s going to be a physical therapy clinic,”…

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Hand count rebuffed, Angius named chair

MOHAVE COUNTY – Ballot counting and Chairman choice were points of contention during Monday’s Mohave County board of supervisors meeting. The board again turned thumbs down on hand counting ballots and elected supervisor Hildy Angius as chairman for next year. Board of Supervisors Clerk Ginny Anderson was asked to read into the record a lengthy letter from Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes before the ballot tabulation debate that stretched more than two hours. Mayes advised supervisors it would be illegal to count ballots by hand in the 2024 elections. “A ‘yes’ vote would direct your elections department to violate the law….

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Hand count rebuffed, Angius named chair

MOHAVE COUNTY – Ballot counting and Chairman choice were points of contention during Monday’s Mohave County board of supervisors meeting. The board again turned thumbs down on hand counting ballots and elected supervisor Hildy Angius as chairman for next year. Board of Supervisors Clerk Ginny Anderson was asked to read into the record a lengthy letter from Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes before the ballot tabulation debate that stretched more than two hours. Mayes advised supervisors it would be illegal to count ballots by hand in the 2024 elections. “A ‘yes’ vote would direct your elections department to violate the law….

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Bullhead City youth employment benefits all 

effects of its history as a leading employer of local youth, which has proven to be a net benefit for the employees, the organization, and the whole community.  “This past summer, we had 68 youth ages 14-18 working various positions,” said Bullhead City Manager Toby Cotter. “The average summer earnings amongst youth employees were $5,600. The average hourly wage was $13.92. Several of the individuals made more than $10,000.”  By employing youth, the City of Bullhead City is benefiting from fresh ideas and perspectives. “For example, we just had a brainstorming meeting for next year’s summer camp, and staff brought…

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