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Mohave Community College Names New Vice President of Administrative Services

MOHAVE COUNTY – Following a nationwide search, Mohave Community College (MCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joline Pruitt as the new Vice President of Administrative Services, effective July 1, 2024. Pruitt will succeed Jennie Dixon, a Kingman native and longtime MCC employee, who is retiring after years of dedicated service to the college. As VP of Administrative Services, Pruitt will oversee several offices at the college including Business Services, Employee Services, Information Technology, Risk Management and Facilities Management.  She brings to MCC more than 20 years of operations experience in finance, facilities, human resources, compliance and technology.  She…

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District 4 candidates debate

GOLDEN VALLEY– Candidates vying for the Mohave County District 4 Supervisor position will debate from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, June 9, and will be hosted by Conservatives for Golden Valley. The location for the debate is slated for II Cafe, 4095 Highway 68, and those candidates desiring to be the candidate during the general election include Jennifer Esposito, Don Martin, Bill Andrews, Logan Marsh, Marianne Salem, Gilbert Smably, Marcus Neal, and Steve Robinson. The public is invited to attend the debate and after the candidates make brief statements, the public will be able to ask questions of the 10…

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KPD promotes two new Lieutenants

On Thursday, May 9, the Kingman Police Department promoted two sergeants to the rank of Lieutenant. Lieutenant Nick Schmitz, who has over 12 years of law enforcement experience will immediately assume the role of Patrol Lieutenant. Lieutenant Jason Schmitz, who has over 14 years of law enforcement experience will assume the role of MAGNET Task Force Commander in the near future.

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MCC opens first-ever housing program for students

MOHAVE COUNTY – MohaveVillage.com is the website for Mohave Village Apartments – Mohave Community College’s new student housing complex on the Bullhead City Campus.  MCC is now accepting applications from its current students who would like to live on the Bullhead City campus. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, June 14, 2024. Students interested in living in the new Mohave Village Apartments or would like more information on the facility and should visit MohaveVillage.com. Housing applications may be submitted using the online and printable form on that site. A Residence Life Guidebook is scheduled to be made available on the…

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Thrive Hualapai’s Tall Pine Pitch Competition Awards $9,500 to local entrepreneurs

MOHAVE COUNTY – Thrive Hualapai’s Inaugural Tall Pine Pitch Competition came to a head on Wednesday, May 1 as entrepreneurs took to the stage in Peach Springs to vie for thousands of dollars in start-up monies. Congratulations, Camille Nighthorse, who took home the top prize of $5,000 with her project Nighthorse Ranch Retreat, LLC. Thrive Hualapai is a business incubator in Peach Springs created through a partnership with MCC and the Hualapai Tribe to help people turn their passion into profitable businesses. Thrive Hualapai frequently hosts informational sessions and learning opportunities for community members, touching on a wide variety of…

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Investment firm offers free communication seminars

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Communication barriers are something that exist in just about everyone’s life. It can be defined as a roadblock that many can face when trying to get one’s point across effectively.   Owners of LKB Investment Group Lora and Kip Brown, are sharing their knowledge with the Lake Havasu community on how to improve communication skills. Lora Brown, is an interior designer, but she is also passionate about developing impressionable skills that can open doors that some might think were unimaginable.   She is dedicated to helping individuals discover their true potential and life purpose.  Kip Brown, on the other hand,…

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