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Open business benchmark set for Mohave County

MOHAVE COUNTY – Some gyms, bars, movie theaters and water related business enterprises shuttered by Governor Doug Ducey’s COVID-19 executive orders can apply to reopen in Mohave County. Department of Public Health Director Denise Burley said that became possible last Thursday morning when the Arizona Department of Health Services reported that Mohave County has enjoyed a two week stretch of less than 10% case positivity. Burley said the businesses must submit an “attestation” to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) which essentially involves a pledge of commitment to complying with guidelines for operating their establishment.  “With an attestation, indoor…

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Expansion at Kingman Industrial Park

KINGMAN – Shelves West, LLC. an American plastics company has leased 100,000 sq. ft. of space in the Kingman Logistics Center at the Kingman Airport and Industrial Park. “We have been investing in new equipment and expanding our plastic injection molding production, which created a need for additional space for inventory and distribution,” according to Robert Bridewell, Plant Manager.  “The leased area is convenient to our facility and provides an immediate solution for our growth along with meeting our projected needs for the future.” With this expansion, Shelves West, LLC anticipates investing an additional $10.5 million and hiring an additional 20…

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Fire closes local eatery

KINGMAN – No one was hurt when a popular downtown Kingman eatery was evacuated Sunday, August 30, when smoke filled its kitchen area. Kingman Fire Department personnel responded to Calico’s on Beale St. at 3:23 p.m.  Assistant Fire Chief crews detected an electrical fire had spread through the attic area of the restaurant. He said little if any flame was evident though the electrical incident caused significant smoke damage between the ceiling and rooftop.  Eaton said new trusses and other extensive repairs will be required before Calico’s can reopen.  Dave Hawkins

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Public safety members see retirement

MOHAVE COUNTY – Bullhead City last week celebrated the career of newly-retired police chief Brian Williamson. Manager Toby Cotter told Bullhead City council members that the police department is in good hands with longtime Capt. Dennis DeSantis now serving as Acting Chief while the city searches for its next top cop. “He’s going to help me as we transition through this process to name our new permanent Chief,” Cotter said. “In the meantime, his (DeSantis’) retirement date is slated for June the 4th, so we’ve got a little bit of time to work through the process.” Two Kingman residents ended…

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Public safety members see retirement

MOHAVE COUNTY – Bullhead City last week celebrated the career of newly-retired police chief Brian Williamson. Manager Toby Cotter told Bullhead City council members that the police department is in good hands with longtime Capt. Dennis DeSantis now serving as Acting Chief while the city searches for its next top cop. “He’s going to help me as we transition through this process to name our new permanent Chief,” Cotter said. “In the meantime, his (DeSantis’) retirement date is slated for June the 4th, so we’ve got a little bit of time to work through the process.” Two Kingman residents ended…

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