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MEC returns $1.66 million in capital credits to members

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has authorized a capital credits return of $1,667,557.52 to members in 2021. MEC members who had electric service in 1989, 2000, or 2020 will receive their share as a check if their share is $10.00 or more. If the share is less than $10.00, active service accounts will receive a bill credit on their August or early September bill cycle. The checks will be mailed out during the second week of August. “One of the benefits of being a member of Mohave Electric Cooperative is that members share in any margins…

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Airport and Industrial Park Advisory Commission seeking new Commissioner

KINGMAN – The Airport and Industrial Park Advisory Commission is seeking to fill an open Commissioner position. The Commission meets every 3rd Monday at 3 pm in the City Council Chambers. The Commission advises the Kingman City Council on airport and industrial park issues and promotes activities and development at the Kingman Municipal Airport and Industrial Park. All applicants must reside within the Kingman city limits. All interested in applying may contact Kingman Municipal Airport General Manager Doug Breckenridge at (928) 757-2134 or use the following web address:   https://www.cityofkingman.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/4739/637599455558400000

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Airport and Industrial Park Advisory Commission seeking new Commissioner

KINGMAN – The Airport and Industrial Park Advisory Commission is seeking to fill an open Commissioner position. The Commission meets every 3rd Monday at 3 pm in the City Council Chambers. The Commission advises the Kingman City Council on airport and industrial park issues and promotes activities and development at the Kingman Municipal Airport and Industrial Park. All applicants must reside within the Kingman city limits. All interested in applying may contact Kingman Municipal Airport General Manager Doug Breckenridge at (928) 757-2134 or use the following web address:   https://www.cityofkingman.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/4739/637599455558400000

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Big rig parking problems

KINGMAN – 28-year-old Silver Ridge subdivision resident Mitch Thofson is concerned about commercial truck traffic impacting his central Kingman neighborhood. The Thofson family lives on the corner of Raymond Avenue and Hillcrest Drive, directly west of the Planet Fitness facility. Thofson recently told City Council members that eighteen-wheelers and big box truck drivers dangerously restrict traffic when they park on both sides of Hillcrest to work out or shower at Planet Fitness. He said he is concerned for the safety of his 11-year-old grandchild and other kids in the neighborhood. Council member Keith Walker, a longtime resident of the subdivision, also expressed concern…

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Big rig parking problems

KINGMAN – 28-year-old Silver Ridge subdivision resident Mitch Thofson is concerned about commercial truck traffic impacting his central Kingman neighborhood. The Thofson family lives on the corner of Raymond Avenue and Hillcrest Drive, directly west of the Planet Fitness facility. Thofson recently told City Council members that eighteen-wheelers and big box truck drivers dangerously restrict traffic when they park on both sides of Hillcrest to work out or shower at Planet Fitness. He said he is concerned for the safety of his 11-year-old grandchild and other kids in the neighborhood. Council member Keith Walker, a longtime resident of the subdivision, also expressed concern…

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MCC employees chosen to participate in national conference hosted by Community College Research Center at Columbia University

MOHAVE COUNTY – Ten Mohave Community College staff members were among just 100 college employees across the country chosen to take part in a two-week virtual conference hosted by the Community College Research Center from Columbia University (CCRC). The conference assisted employees with building skills and knowledge needed to lead college-wide success efforts using a guided pathways framework. The guided pathways help students choose, enter, and complete college programs aligned with their goals for careers and further education. “We can help every student make a purposeful program choice and build connections within the college community to ensure that every student…

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