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BOS aborts letter to governor; adjourned with no motion

An initiative that began last week to have Mohave County pressure Arizona Governor Doug Ducey to reopen the economy, at least in northwest Arizona, has fizzled. Supervisors last Thursday directed staff to draft a proposed communication that would be considered during Monday’s board meeting.    The board adjourned Monday’s meeting without any motion to approve and send the letter that was read into the record by Chairman Jean Bishop.    “We respectfully request that you respect our choice and freedoms during this crisis. It should be our right to reopen our economy if we feel we can do so safely and if…

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Bullhead City virtual City Hall to continue

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City’s Virtual City Hall will continue through May 31. The City has operated under the virtual City Hall concept since March 23 ensuring the safety of all employees who continue to serve the residents of the community. All employees continue to report to City Hall with normal operating hours Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The public is not allowed inside City facilities.  To continue to protect the health of our City employees and the public, all residents will be required to make requests for services remotely, through mail, e-mail, online platforms and…

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Guidelines for retail businesses, customers as openings resume next week

Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services have released additional guidelines as retail businesses resume partial operations starting next week. The recommendations include enhanced sanitation and physical distancing steps customers and business owners should take to facilitate increased business interactions while minimizing the risk of COVID-19. “As we breathe life back into our businesses, we want to make sure we’re taking common sense precautions to keep employees and customers safe,” said Governor Ducey. “Taking these responsible steps that prioritize public health will help grow confidence and ensure we don’t just reopen all businesses, but do it successfully….

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MCC awards over $1.1 million in scholarships to local high school students

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College just awarded more than 560 scholarships to high school students throughout Mohave County, which totals $1.176 million going toward students achieving higher education. The college is currently notifying students to let them know they qualify for the Academic Honors Scholarship worth $1,000, Campus Dean’s Scholarship worth $1,500 or the President’s High Honors Scholarship, which gives students $4,000 over two years. “MCC and our Foundation partners are happy to offer scholarships to so many deserving students from Mohave County. It speaks volumes about the quality of education our high schools provide.” said MCC President Dr….

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White Cliffs Senior Living lights it blue

White Cliffs Senior Living staff in Kingman continue to work diligently to provide safe care for residents there. They decorated the facility in blue, with “Hero’s Work Here & Light Az Blue.”  Pictured, Associate Executive Director- Karen Polywacz, Sales- Joni Millin,  Dining Services- Maria Pollock, HR- Lark Oestriech, Maintenance George Royal  and Lifestyle & Leisure- Melissa Rich.

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White Cliffs Senior Living lights it blue

White Cliffs Senior Living staff in Kingman continue to work diligently to provide safe care for residents there. They decorated the facility in blue, with “Hero’s Work Here & Light Az Blue.”  Pictured, Associate Executive Director- Karen Polywacz, Sales- Joni Millin,  Dining Services- Maria Pollock, HR- Lark Oestriech, Maintenance George Royal  and Lifestyle & Leisure- Melissa Rich.

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