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Spurlock appointed temporary Clerk of Superior Court

MOHAVE COUNTY – Presiding Judge Charles Gurtler has appointed deputy director Christina Spurlock as temporary Clerk of Mohave County Superior Court. Clerk Virlynn Tinnell is leaving the post she’s held for 22 years to take the bench next Monday to serve as Justice of the Peace for the Cerbat precinct. Spurlock said she feels honored and blessed by the appointment. She said she has “big shoes to fill” as Tinnell exits, but knows she has solid support within the office. “Our staff is great and we’ll work together to get the job done. I am very blessed in that regard as we have a…

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City of Kingman payment portal fully functional

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman Utility Billing Citizen Self Service online portal is once again fully functional, following a February criminal cyberattack. Upon initial login, customers will be prompted to change their password. The city will also resume processing automatic credit card payments, beginning with bills due April 18. Any customers enrolled in automatic credit card payments with unpaid bills due between March 3, and April 17, will need to remit payment by another method. Customers can access the online payment system here: https://selfservice.cityofkingman.gov/css.  Customers can also make a payment over the phone by dialing (928) 753-8585. The city continues working…

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Public comment sought on Wikieup mining venture

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Kingman Field Office has completed a preliminary environmental assessment and is seeking public comment on a proposed exploration plan from Big Sandy Inc. that would allow for 145 drill sites and a bulk sample near the town of Wikieup in Mohave County.  Public comments will be accepted for 30 days, from April 12 through May 11, 2021. This exploration drilling project is proposed to disturb 26 acres of public land, located within several sections east of Wikieup. Diamond core drill holes are expected to reach target depths of approximately 300 feet. This environmental assessment…

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Public comment sought on Wikieup mining venture

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Kingman Field Office has completed a preliminary environmental assessment and is seeking public comment on a proposed exploration plan from Big Sandy Inc. that would allow for 145 drill sites and a bulk sample near the town of Wikieup in Mohave County.  Public comments will be accepted for 30 days, from April 12 through May 11, 2021. This exploration drilling project is proposed to disturb 26 acres of public land, located within several sections east of Wikieup. Diamond core drill holes are expected to reach target depths of approximately 300 feet. This environmental assessment…

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Pigeon poop a problem

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City council has adopted an ordinance that takes aim at pigeon pooping problems throughout the community. It is illegal to feed pigeons and violators can be subjected to citation and fines. “This has been something that the city is contacted about quite frequently in the past 12 to 18 months,” said city manager Toby Cotter. “Homeowners have just had it with the numbers of pigeons in neighborhoods.” Cotter said the bird droppings are a nuisance and cause damage to parks, homes, commercial buildings and vehicles. He said purposeful feeding of the birds perpetuates the problem.Dave…

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MCC board will not raise property tax rate, agrees to employee pay raise after learning faculty pay is lowest in state

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College board members and administration will not raise the college district property tax rate next year.  Board President Dr. Julie Bare said during the April 9 meeting that the board will not vote for a tax rate increase next month.  This is the second year in a row the board opted not to raise the college portion of the local property tax rate, which helps fund college services throughout the county. “The college does not have any debt, and as a result of fiscally conservative management MCC is in a position that allows it to…

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