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Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H) celebrated recent graduates of the Recovery College in a ceremony on July 9. The graduates have spent the past six months learning Positive Psychology strategies for their own personal and professional growth at SB&H and to support their work with the organization’s members. “We have had great success with the Recovery College thanks to the dedication and commitment of the students and instructors,” said Southwest Behavioral & Health Services CEO Steven Sheets. “The 100-level course content is rigorous, and we send our warmest congratulations to the newest round of graduates.” The goal of the Recovery…

Bullhead City continues to enjoy healthy economic development activity. City Manager Toby Cotter delivered that message during the July 16 council meeting. Cotter said a mix of building activity brings a huge impact to property tax rolls. “Just in the past 20 months we’ve added $175-million in valuation in this community,” Cotter said. “That’s a big number for this county and this city.” Cotter said the numbers reflect healthy, varied development. “From June to June we had 114 commercial permits, 208 new single family homes, 245 accessory structures, 11 new multi-family homes, all together about 1,500 permits here in Bullhead…

The elevation of a local veteran prosecutor to the bench sends ripples through the Mohave County legal system. County attorney Matt Smith hangs a help wanted sign on his door as he looks to replace Megan McCoy, the 13 year office veteran who fills a newly established Court Commission judicial position starting August 5. Presiding Judge Charles Gurtler is making some case assignment adjustments within the county’s judiciary team. McCoy will inherit some of the dependency, child support, juvenile delinquency and arraignment responsibilities currently handled by County Commissioner Doug Camacho. Gurtler said that the three county judges handling criminal matters—the Honorable…