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Airport and Industrial Park Advisory Commission seeking new Commissioner

KINGMAN – The Airport and Industrial Park Advisory Commission is seeking to fill an open Commissioner position. The Commission meets every 3rd Monday at 3 pm in the City Council Chambers. The Commission advises the Kingman City Council on airport and industrial park issues and promotes activities and development at the Kingman Municipal Airport and Industrial Park. All applicants must reside within the Kingman city limits. All interested in applying may contact Kingman Municipal Airport General Manager Doug Breckenridge at (928) 757-2134 or use the following web address:   https://www.cityofkingman.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/4739/637599455558400000

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Big rig parking problems

KINGMAN – 28-year-old Silver Ridge subdivision resident Mitch Thofson is concerned about commercial truck traffic impacting his central Kingman neighborhood. The Thofson family lives on the corner of Raymond Avenue and Hillcrest Drive, directly west of the Planet Fitness facility. Thofson recently told City Council members that eighteen-wheelers and big box truck drivers dangerously restrict traffic when they park on both sides of Hillcrest to work out or shower at Planet Fitness. He said he is concerned for the safety of his 11-year-old grandchild and other kids in the neighborhood. Council member Keith Walker, a longtime resident of the subdivision, also expressed concern…

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Big rig parking problems

KINGMAN – 28-year-old Silver Ridge subdivision resident Mitch Thofson is concerned about commercial truck traffic impacting his central Kingman neighborhood. The Thofson family lives on the corner of Raymond Avenue and Hillcrest Drive, directly west of the Planet Fitness facility. Thofson recently told City Council members that eighteen-wheelers and big box truck drivers dangerously restrict traffic when they park on both sides of Hillcrest to work out or shower at Planet Fitness. He said he is concerned for the safety of his 11-year-old grandchild and other kids in the neighborhood. Council member Keith Walker, a longtime resident of the subdivision, also expressed concern…

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MCC employees chosen to participate in national conference hosted by Community College Research Center at Columbia University

MOHAVE COUNTY – Ten Mohave Community College staff members were among just 100 college employees across the country chosen to take part in a two-week virtual conference hosted by the Community College Research Center from Columbia University (CCRC). The conference assisted employees with building skills and knowledge needed to lead college-wide success efforts using a guided pathways framework. The guided pathways help students choose, enter, and complete college programs aligned with their goals for careers and further education. “We can help every student make a purposeful program choice and build connections within the college community to ensure that every student…

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Be a firefighter: MCC now accepting applications for the next Fire Academy

MOHAVE COUNTY – Men and women who want to become firefighters should now fill out an application for the next MCC Fire Academy. Mohave Community College’s Fire Science program partners with local fire stations to offer the best education and training in the region. Completion of the fire academy is a requirement for anyone who wants to become a firefighter. The MCC Fire Academy is a 272-hour course providing recruits training in basic firefighting concepts including fire behavior, rescue procedures, command and control, fire suppression, hazardous materials, and firefighter safety. The 16-week academy begins in January 2022. Recruits who successfully…

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August features two chamber mixers for twice the connections

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Chamber is hosting two business after-hours connection mixers in August. First, the Better Business Bureau will be the host for the Chamber’s August mixer on the third Thursday, August 19. The BBB in the #F106 co-workspace at 1100 London Bridge Rd along with fellow F106 entrepreneurs will be showcased at the gathering from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring marketing materials to share. Member contribution $5; $10 general admission. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. Second, on the following fourth Thursday, August 26 the business community will mingle with Lake Havasu…

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