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County receives $1 million in grants

MOHAVE COUNTY  – Mohave County is among the beneficiaries as the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced more than $5.6 million in Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration program grants to help seven states make the most of limited resources. The program allows states to bring projects to fruition in a more cost-effective way by using innovative practices. Alabama, Arizona, Michigan, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, South Dakota and Utah will receive money for their respective projects. Mohave County and its ADOT partner will receive $448,300 in grant funds and the County will use Composite Arch Bridge System (CABS)…

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Superior Court vacancy wheel keeps spinning

MOHAVE COUNTY – Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is allowing two weeks more for those eligible to apply for appointment to the vacancy created by the end of June retirement of Division 1 Mohave County Superior Court Judge Charles Gurtler. The Fort Mohave resident who presides in Bullhead City is wrapping up a 27-year career on the bench. The initial application deadline for the position was May 28 and Ducey spokesperson C.J. Karamargin anticipated the possibility of disclosing the number and names of the judicial contenders early this week. Instead, the Governor’s Office has announced that the application deadline has now been extended to June 11. Applicant identities, thus far, have not been publicly disclosed. “Applicants…

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Superior Court vacancy wheel keeps spinning

MOHAVE COUNTY – Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is allowing two weeks more for those eligible to apply for appointment to the vacancy created by the end of June retirement of Division 1 Mohave County Superior Court Judge Charles Gurtler. The Fort Mohave resident who presides in Bullhead City is wrapping up a 27-year career on the bench. The initial application deadline for the position was May 28 and Ducey spokesperson C.J. Karamargin anticipated the possibility of disclosing the number and names of the judicial contenders early this week. Instead, the Governor’s Office has announced that the application deadline has now been extended to June 11. Applicant identities, thus far, have not been publicly disclosed. “Applicants…

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Superior Court vacancy wheel keeps spinning

MOHAVE COUNTY – Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is allowing two weeks more for those eligible to apply for appointment to the vacancy created by the end of June retirement of Division 1 Mohave County Superior Court Judge Charles Gurtler. The Fort Mohave resident who presides in Bullhead City is wrapping up a 27-year career on the bench. The initial application deadline for the position was May 28 and Ducey spokesperson C.J. Karamargin anticipated the possibility of disclosing the number and names of the judicial contenders early this week. Instead, the Governor’s Office has announced that the application deadline has now been extended to June 11. Applicant identities, thus far, have not been publicly disclosed. “Applicants…

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Road Maintenance on Stockton Hill Road Begins Next Week

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The City of Kingman will begin a slurry project on Stockton Hill Road between Gordon Drive and Northern Avenue Monday, June 7, 2021. There will be some ancillary work removing symbols and markings on Monday June 7th, however the slurry placement will begin Tuesday, June 8th and Wednesday, June 9th. Work will be completed during daylight hours and lane restrictions will be in place. Please use alternative routes if possible and obey slower speed limits in work zones. (map attached) The City of Kingman urges motorists to pay extra attention while driving in and around work zones, maintenance vehicles,…

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Kingman utility billing to resume normal processes

KINGMAN, Ariz. – As of June 2, 2021, the City of Kingman Utility Billing Department has resumed sending delinquent notices on past due bills, and will resume non-pay disconnects June 14.. Approximately 2700 notices were sent yesterday. Delinquent and non-payment disconnect fees are still being waived until July 1, 2021. Multiple assistance agencies are available to assist customers who are unable to pay their utility bills: The City of Kingman Utility Billing Department had suspended delinquent notices and fees over a year ago, at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The city began disconnecting water service for non-payment on a…

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