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New approach for mega project Nacero

MOHAVE COUNTY – Legislative proposals to provide tax credits that might help Texas-based Nacero LLC commit to build and operate a $6-billion zero-sulfur gas processing facility in Mohave County were not heard at the state capitol as had been expected. The Bullhead City Council passed a resolution in support of the house and senate measures on Feb. 15. Kingman Mayor Jen Miles and Dist. 1 Mohave County Sup. Travis Lingenfelter expected to offer testimony on the legislation the next day. Miles, however said there was no hearing because of opposition mounted by the Sierra Club and others. Miles said the company and its supporters…

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Mack makes history as first defendant in new courthouse

KINGMAN – The new Mohave County Courthouse addition holds its first jury trials next week. Superior Court jury trials held in the adjacent historic courthouse in downtown Kingman were suspended in December, when coronavirus case numbers were spiking. Prospective jurors will be summoned Monday for the trial of Greg Mack. The 49-year-old Kingman man is accused of scuffling with Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies during a 2018 landlord tenant dispute in Valle Vista. Mack is charged with aggravated assault upon an officer, resisting arrest, escape and criminal trespass. Mack is represented by private counsel from Phoenix. Prosecutor Jeff Haws said the…

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Mask mandate moves mayor recall forward

KINGMAN – Kingman Mayor Jen Miles has been notified that signatures on petitions proposing her recall from office have been validated by the Mohave County Recorder’s Office. Miles said the office has determined that the petitions bear 1,512 valid signatures, 128 more than the minimum number required to qualify the question. Recall leader James Coffman said he initiated the recall last September largely in protest of the municipal mask mandate that was in effect at that time. Miles said she has until May 11 to resign, consider legal options or declare candidacy in a recall election that she’s been told…

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Mask mandate moves mayor recall forward

KINGMAN – Kingman Mayor Jen Miles has been notified that signatures on petitions proposing her recall from office have been validated by the Mohave County Recorder’s Office. Miles said the office has determined that the petitions bear 1,512 valid signatures, 128 more than the minimum number required to qualify the question. Recall leader James Coffman said he initiated the recall last September largely in protest of the municipal mask mandate that was in effect at that time. Miles said she has until May 11 to resign, consider legal options or declare candidacy in a recall election that she’s been told…

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Nine vie for Justice seat

KINGMAN – Nine Kingman area residents have applied to become the next Cerbat Justice of the Peace. A vacancy will be created by the retirement of Judge John Taylor late this month. Mohave County Human Resources Director Ken Cunningham said a four-member committee will review the applications and conduct interviews with the top candidates. He said the goal is to recommend up to three of the applicants for possible appointment. County supervisors could discuss and take action on the matter at their April 5 board meeting. Dave Hawkins

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Nine vie for Justice seat

KINGMAN – Nine Kingman area residents have applied to become the next Cerbat Justice of the Peace. A vacancy will be created by the retirement of Judge John Taylor late this month. Mohave County Human Resources Director Ken Cunningham said a four-member committee will review the applications and conduct interviews with the top candidates. He said the goal is to recommend up to three of the applicants for possible appointment. County supervisors could discuss and take action on the matter at their April 5 board meeting. Dave Hawkins

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