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Summers promoted to sergeant

The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has announced the promotion of Stacy Summers to the rank of sergeant. Summers has demonstrated that he has the knowledge, experience, and drive to excel in his new rank at the Adult Detention Facility, and is recognized as a valuable member of MCSO. Summers started his career as a detention officer in August, 2013. In February  2018, he was promoted to corporal after excelling in his duties as a detention officer. From left to right: Chief Deputy Dean McKie, Lieutenant Bob Vollbracht, Sergeant Stacy Summers, and Captain Don Bischoff.

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Presentation to highlight tourism development

KINGMAN – On Wednesday, January 15, the Route 66 Yacht Club will be hosting a special presentation on tourism and related economic development at Calico’s Restaurant, 418 East Beale St. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. with a meet and greet followed by the presentation at 6:00 p.m. Attendees will receive a complimentary Mother Road Route 66 Passport. The featured speaker will be Jim Hinckley, author of 19 books. Hinckley is also a tour and tourism development consultant. In this presentation Hinckley will discuss attendance of the recent Miles of Possibility Conference, meetings with Route 66 Association presidents and tourism…

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MRF hosts U.S. Senate candidate Daniel McCarthy

KINGMAN – The public is invited to the Mohave Republican Forum (MRF) meeting on Wednesday, January 8, at 5:30 p.m. U.S. Senate candidate Daniel McCarthy and City of Kingman Census representative Sylvia Shaffer of the City of Kingman regarding the U.S. Census will be speaking and answering questions. MRF meetings are held at Golden Corral, 3580 Stockton Hill Road. There is an admission charge of $2 per person to assist with meeting costs. An early bird special price is available for those arriving and paying for their meals prior to 4 p.m. For reservations, which are requested and helpful or…

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MCC librarian earns spot in 2020 emerging leaders program

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College’s Kingman campus librarian, Erin Roper, has been accepted into the American Library Association Emerging Leaders program for 2020. The program is for librarians who have no more than five years of experience in the field. The goal for Roper is to work for six months on a project that she can later present at a conference. “It’s a great opportunity to work with other people and learn about library advocacy on the national level because there’s a myth that libraries are going extinct or that they are not going to exist in a couple…

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Grief and loss support group meets

KINGMAN Come and join White Cliffs Assisted Living Center for a monthly “Grief and Loss Support Group” on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. These are group meetings to provide support to those who are struggling with issues related to grief and loss. People are there to listen and provide support when you need it. Support Groups are led by the Pastor Paul Pitts of Living Waters Hospice. The group meets every third Wednesday of the month. White Cliffs Assisted Living Center is located at 3600 Peterson Rd., and meetings are held in the Chapel/Theater room. For more information call…

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