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Public safety members see retirement

MOHAVE COUNTY – Bullhead City last week celebrated the career of newly-retired police chief Brian Williamson. Manager Toby Cotter told Bullhead City council members that the police department is in good hands with longtime Capt. Dennis DeSantis now serving as Acting Chief while the city searches for its next top cop. “He’s going to help me as we transition through this process to name our new permanent Chief,” Cotter said. “In the meantime, his (DeSantis’) retirement date is slated for June the 4th, so we’ve got a little bit of time to work through the process.” Two Kingman residents ended…

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Public safety members see retirement

MOHAVE COUNTY – Bullhead City last week celebrated the career of newly-retired police chief Brian Williamson. Manager Toby Cotter told Bullhead City council members that the police department is in good hands with longtime Capt. Dennis DeSantis now serving as Acting Chief while the city searches for its next top cop. “He’s going to help me as we transition through this process to name our new permanent Chief,” Cotter said. “In the meantime, his (DeSantis’) retirement date is slated for June the 4th, so we’ve got a little bit of time to work through the process.” Two Kingman residents ended…

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Roper takes helm at KALP

KINGMAN – After starting the Kingman Area Literacy Program (KALP) seven years ago, director Chris Meisenheimer is retiring. “I started this program because teaching people to read is one of the best ways to lift them out of poverty,” said Meisenheimer. “Literacy’s value cannot be underestimated.” KALP tutors provide free tutoring to people of all ages, abilities and needs. Tutors have helped students with reading, writing, math, GED, English as a second language, and citizenship tests. Students and tutors identify goals together and meet in public spaces to work on those goals. Meisenheimer is leaving the program in the hands…

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LHC announces First Havasu Restaurant Week, Sept. 18-27

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu Hospitality Association and Sysco Foods are inviting locals and visitors to take a break by the lake next month by enjoying the first Havasu Restaurant Week, Sept. 18-27. Lake Havasu City’s creative chefs will dazzle patrons with culinary classics and gourmet achievements. For 10 days, people can channel their inner foodie and enjoy meals at over a dozen top restaurants at discounted prices. In fact,prix fixe menus will start, depending on the restaurant, at $35 per person or $35 for two, including a starter, entrée and dessert (excluding tax, gratuity and beverages). Participating…

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City of Kingman looking to change zoning codes

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman Community Development Division has been working with Lisa Wise consulting for the past year to update the City of Kingman Zoning Code and expand the Downtown Historic Overlay District. The anticipated date of project completion is December 2020 or January 2021 and the city encourages public participation and input. The City of Kingman Zoning Code was initially adopted June 14, 1971. Since then, there has not been a comprehensive review or update of the code. The city is also considering expansion of the Downtown Historic Overlay District as part of the Zoning Code update;…

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WL Nugent Cancer Center welcomes radiation oncologist

KINGMAN  – Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Payne to the care team at KRMC’s WL Nugent Cancer Center. As a radiation oncologist, Dr. Payne specializes in the use of targeted radiation to treat cancer. He treats adults with all types of cancer. A Chicago native, Dr. Payne earned a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. He later attended Rush Medical College, followed by an internship in internal medicine at the University of Illinois. Dr. Payne was named Chief Resident the last two years of his four-year residency in radiation…

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