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Mohave Community College generates economic, social benefits for Mohave County

MOHAVE COUNTY – April is National Community College Month and Mohave Community College (MCC) is pleased to share its pivotal role in fostering economic growth, increasing employability of students and enhancing the overall quality of life in Mohave County and Arizona. The substantial contributions to the local economy and society are highlighted in a study conducted by Lightcast, an international leader in economic impact and labor market data. It found that MCC helps students become more employable and reach their potential. In terms of employment, the College, along with its alumni and students, support one out of every 29 jobs…

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Bullhead City Prop 416 Call for Arguments

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Council, at a Regular Meeting on March 5, 2024, adopted Resolution No. 2024R-12 designating July 30, 2024, as the date for holding a Primary Election in Bullhead City to propose the question of authorizing a permanent adjustment to the 1979-1980 base expenditure limitation for Bullhead City.  Ballot language and frequently asked questions (FAQs) are available from the Bullhead City Clerk’s Office and on the website www.bullheadcity.com, under “Elections.” There will be no fee assessed in order to submit an argument for the publicity pamphlet associated with the election.  Arguments received by the City will be submitted…

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MRF hosting Arizona Corporation Commission candidates

KINGMAN – The Mohave Republican Forum (MRF) will be meeting Wednesday, April 10, at 5:30 p.m. with Arizona Corporation Commissioner, Lea Márquez Peterson running for re-election and Candidates, Christy Kelly, Rene Lopez, and Rachel Walden. The MRF meeting will be held at the Kingman Golden Corral, 3580 Stockton Hill Rd. Admission is $3 per person to assist with the meeting costs. For further information, please contact Rita Basinger at 928- 692-4771, basingerreb@gmail.com or JoAnn Oxsen at 928-727-7890, jaoxsen@gmail.com.

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County health director stepping down

Dr. Chad Kingsley MOHAVE COUNTY – Dr. Chad Kingsley is stepping down as Director for the Mohave County Department of Public Health, a position he held for nearly two years. Kingsley will be relocating to the silver state where he has been selected to serve as the new District Health Officer of Northern Nevada Public Health. Kingsley and two other finalists from a pool of 90 applicants interviewed in Reno last Thursday, March 28. “We were thrilled to have so much interest nationally with this very important position for our community,” said Krisopher Dahir, Chair of the District Board of…

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Public health surveys, clean up day discussed at LHC council

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Tuesday, March 26 City Council meeting was the first gathering at the new Lake Havasu courthouse at 92 Acoma Boulevard South.  In honor of Women’s History Month, the city’s report shared that the first inaugural flag was hung at Mohave Community College. The mayor attended this event, and the flag is now being displayed at the campus’s special interest flagpole which is located between buildings five hundred and six hundred. It was also announced that 253 teens participated in the city’s teen break event that occurred Tuesday, March 19 to Thursday, March 21. The three-day activity…

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KDP Manager arbitration set April 9

KINGMAN – The Las Vegas businessmen fighting for control of the City of Kingman’s private sector partner on the Interstate 40 Rancho Santa Fe Traffic Interchange (TI) project are preparing to hunker down for more than one week before a professional referee.Both Bill Lenhart and Bill Plise claim the right to lead KDP Manager, an entity married to the city through a 70-page development agreement for the TI endeavor. Lenhart began the enterprise as Sunbelt Development but it morphed into KDP Manager when Plise came aboard several years ago.The business beef leaves the City of Kingman in a quandary regarding…

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