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Prop 207 passage is Weisser legacy

Ron Martin6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

Marijuana legalization advocate Mikel Weisser died about six months before Arizona voters made his dream come true. His wife said the late Golden Valley resident and head of Arizona’s National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) since 2015 is beaming down from heaven, gleeful that marijuana will be legal in Arizona by virtue of passage of Prop. 207. “Mikel’s truest wish was for marijuana to be legalized so that people didn’t have to go to jail,” Beth Weisser said, choking back tears. “That’s exactly what Mikel was working for. He was working for people to feel normal about…

Wilson promoted to sergeant

Ron Martin6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

Mohave County Sheriff’s Office recently celebrated the promotion of John Wilson to the rank of Sergeant. He has demonstrated that he has the knowledge, experience, and tenure to act as a supervisor and lead others. John Wilson is recognized as a valuable member of the agency. Wilson started his career with the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office in August 2001. Wilson is a Boating Safety Officer, high risk stop instructor, driving instructor, and is currently a K9 handler in the Mohave Valley/ Fort Mohave.

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C-A-L Ranch stores opens new Kingman location

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN — C-A-L Ranch Stores, a farm, ranch, and home store, announced that they will be opening a store in Kingman, Arizona at 3340 E Andy Devine commonly known as the former Kmart location. The completion of this project and its grand opening will be held in the early Spring of 2021. Jason Miller, Vice President of Marketing at C-A-L Ranch stated, “We pride ourselves being a go-to destination for all of your family’s essentials. We have wanted to come to Kingman for many years and we are so excited that it is now becoming a reality. Thank you for…

Pot policy softened, current cases may be dismissed

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

Northwest Arizona residents can enjoy marijuana, in certain circumstances, without fear of prosecution. The Mohave County Attorney’s office moved quickly to relax its pot prosecution policies after roughly 60% of the state and local electorate approved Prop. 207 and recreational marijuana use in the Nov. 3 general election. “We are not waiting for the effective date but are acting immediately, as if Prop. 207 is the law as of election night as it allows charges to be expunged that occurred prior to the effective date,” said deputy county attorney James Schoppmann. The county attorney’s office has drafted a memorandum intended…

Kingman Airport: Hays alleges fund diversion

Ron Martin6 years ago3 mins

KINGMAN – Carl Hays has alleged illegal diversion of Kingman Airport revenue as he resigned his position as member and Chairman of the Kingman Airport Advisory Commission. Hays’ Oct. 28 resignation letter came after he previously sided with exiting Airport Manager Steve Johnston while criticizing management and leadership at City Hall. City manager Ron Foggin fired back last month claiming that Hays was overstepping his advisory role as a commissioner and improperly involving himself in airport operations. Foggin said Johnston, who is working through Friday after resigning Sept. 30, was reporting to Hays and the Commission rather than municipal management….

Southwest Gas rate hearing to be held telephonically

Ron Martin6 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – The Arizona Corporate Commission has announced they have scheduled two telephonic public comment meetings in regards to the Southwest Gas rate case impacting its Bullhead City customers. The first meeting was held Monday, Nov. 9. The second meeting will be held and on Saturday, November 14 at 10 a.m. Members of the public interested in participating in the telephonic public meetings can call (800)705-2554 and enter code 241497#. The phone line for each meeting will open no later than 30 minutes before the start time of the meeting to allow callers to get into the queue to…

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Category: Business News

Prop 207 passage is Weisser legacy

Wilson promoted to sergeant

C-A-L Ranch stores opens new Kingman location

Pot policy softened, current cases may be dismissed

Kingman Airport: Hays alleges fund diversion

Southwest Gas rate hearing to be held telephonically

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