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City trash cans being replaced

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman Solid Waste Department has begun removing the 300-gallon shared containers from alleys and giving each customer their own 90-gallon container. There will be no additional charge for having an individual container instead of a shared one in the alley. For those customers getting a replacement container, trash pick-up days will remain the same. This project will be completed in multiple phases over the next few years. The first phase will include the following areas: 1900 & 2000 block of Hope Ave.; 1700 to 2000 block of Airfield Ave.; 1700 to 2000 block of Atlantic…

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American Red Cross announces new CEO for AZ NM region

The American Red Cross has announced that Edgar R. Olivo will be joining the Arizona and New Mexico American Red Cross team as the next Regional Chief Executive Officer. Edgar brings valuable experience to the Red Cross, having served as a dedicated board member for the Central and Northern Arizona chapter since 2021, actively contributing to humanitarian causes. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Edgar on the Central and Northern Arizona Board,” said American Red Cross Board Chair Jim Olson. “He is deeply embedded in community efforts and has a strong desire to ensure resilience.” Edgar’s a distinguished leader…

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Moline to act as City Manager, replacing Foggin

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman will pay Finance Director Tina Moline $526.50 more each week that she serves as Acting Manager. That’s the first decision the City Council made during its special meeting on Aug. 17, two days after it voted 6-1 to terminate City Manager Ron Foggin’s employment contract. The 20% pay adjustment will compensate Moline for additional administrative duties she’ll be handling on top of her fiscal responsibilities. The Council also authorized Human Resources/Risk Management Director Krista Toschlog to contract with Interim Public Management (IPM) for the purpose of the placement of an Interim City Manager. She…

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Genoa Pharmacy opens at SBH Bullhead City location

BULLHEAD CITY –  Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H) and Genoa Healthcare hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Genoa Healthcare pharmacy at SB&H’s Bullhead City location at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3. The new pharmacy, located at 80 Highway 95, #120, Bullhead City, AZ 86442 will help individuals receiving care from Southwest Behavioral & Health Services stay on their medications through specialized offerings, including pre-filled pill organizers, proactive outreach calls, and prior authorization assistance. The new pharmacy will help improve health outcomes for the residents of Bullhead City and the surrounding community.

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Unisource informational meeting set for Tuesday

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Supervisor Buster Johnson will be hosting an informational meeting on Tuesday, August 22, at the Mohave County Library in Lake Havasu City regarding the upcoming Unisource rate increase.   The meeting will be an opportunity for concerned community members to come voice their opinions regarding Unisource’s upcoming rate increase that currently is in front of the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) for approval.   Unisource has been invited to this event, and they are trying to rearrange their schedule to be available on Tuesday.  If they cannot attend, they will attempt to participate at a later date.  At the meeting Supervisor Johnson will…

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Free workshop for businesses

MOHAVE COUNTY –  A free financial training workshop series will be held for business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs. The workshop will be held Wednesdays at 4 p.m. from Sept. 20 through Nov. 1. The class will meet for 30 to 45 minutes each week and include online videos, discussion groups and a toolkit for download. To register or for more information go to tinyurl.com/mccprofitmasteryu or contact Lori Gunnette at lgunnette@mohave.edu.

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