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Dear Editor, Fall has arrived. This is not

International Peace Day observed around the world and

KINGMAN, Ariz. – International Peace Day (IPD) was

Topock School Board meeting calmer than usual Thursday

TOPOCK, Ariz. – For the very first time,

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Kingman police chase ends in RV park

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The Kingman Police Department (KPD)

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Colombian charged with 18 child-sex offenses

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A Kingman resident from Colombia

Work continues to restore water services at Grand

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – Grand Canyon National Park

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MEC temporarily suspends residential disconnects until May 6

BULLHEAD CITY  –MEC has extended the time for temporarily suspending disconnects for residential service locations until May 6, due to the COVID-19 situation. “If you are facing financial difficulties and are unable to make your MEC electric bill payment, we encourage members to call MEC,” said Rick Campos, MEC chief operating officer. “Our member services team will work with members to arrange a payment plan that will help get them through this emergency.” MEC’s member service office can be reached at (928) 763-1100. Campos offered some tips for MEC’s small business accounts. “If your business has closed temporarily, you may…

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Update on Arizona medical supplies

PHOENIX⁠ — Arizona has now received 75 percent of its Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) allocation, totaling more than 1.2 million medical supplies to date. Earlier this month, Arizona was the first in our FEMA region to receive a SNS delivery.  “Our health professionals work day and night to care for Arizonans — and we are working to protect their health and safety,” said Governor Doug Ducey. “These shipments from the Strategic National Stockpile include thousands of masks, face shields, surgical gowns, gloves and more that our hospitals will need in the coming months. Arizona is grateful to everyone working to protect public health…

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One Stop Center closing

KINGMAN – The One Stop Careers Center has been closed at the Mohave County Administration building in downtown Kingman where public access has already been heavily restricted to help prevent spread of the COVID-19 virus. One Stop Operator Jason Millin said the Careers Center began rolling its workshops and other services into an online delivery format last week, but that Community Services Director Dave Wolf decided to shut the division down on a temporary basis. While unemployment offices are flooded with people filing claims, Millin said customer traffic at One Stop has recently slowed. He said he believes it’s because…

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One Stop Center closing

KINGMAN – The One Stop Careers Center has been closed at the Mohave County Administration building in downtown Kingman where public access has already been heavily restricted to help prevent spread of the COVID-19 virus. One Stop Operator Jason Millin said the Careers Center began rolling its workshops and other services into an online delivery format last week, but that Community Services Director Dave Wolf decided to shut the division down on a temporary basis. While unemployment offices are flooded with people filing claims, Millin said customer traffic at One Stop has recently slowed. He said he believes it’s because…

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Executive Order: “Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected”

PHOENIX⁠ — “Stay home, Stay healthy, Stay connected” – that’s what the state is asking of fellow Arizonans in the continued effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. The latest Executive Order issued today by Governor Doug Ducey follows new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and comes at the recommendation of public health officials who are tracking data specific to Arizona. The Governor’s order promotes increased physical distancing, while encouraging social connectedness among citizens. It takes place at 5:00 p.m. March 31. “Keeping Arizonans safe and healthy as we slow the spread of COVID-19 remains our top…

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Executive Order: “Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected”

PHOENIX⁠ — “Stay home, Stay healthy, Stay connected” – that’s what the state is asking of fellow Arizonans in the continued effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. The latest Executive Order issued today by Governor Doug Ducey follows new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and comes at the recommendation of public health officials who are tracking data specific to Arizona. The Governor’s order promotes increased physical distancing, while encouraging social connectedness among citizens. It takes place at 5:00 p.m. March 31. “Keeping Arizonans safe and healthy as we slow the spread of COVID-19 remains our top…

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