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One dead, one injured in single-vehicle rollover

GOLDEN VALLEY – The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Sunday traffic fatality in Golden Valley. Deputies responded at noon to the single-vehicle collision on Estrella Road near McElmo Drive. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said deputies determined the vehicle had been traveling about 60 miles an hour while northbound on Estrella. “The vehicle traveled through a dip in the road and drifted to the right. the driver then over-corrected to the left, causing it to rotate counter clockwise,” Mortensen said. “The vehicle eventually left the roadway and rolled one time, landing upright.” The driver, Stanton Taylor Edwards, 64, Golden…

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Early voting encouraged

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County officials are encouraging citizens to vote early, a privilege already exercised by well more than half of the local electorate. Voting early by mail will reduce the number of people visiting polling places where voters will touch things in an environment at risk for exposure or spread of COVID-19. “We are absolutely promoting it this year, just to keep people safe and keep our staff safe,” said Mohave County Recorder Kristi Blair. “It is just an option for people that otherwise might not feel comfortable going out on election day.” Elections Director Allen Tempert said…

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MCSO welcomes newest deputies

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) would like to congratulate their six newest deputies who graduated from the Western Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy (WALETA) last week. Christopher Golden, Bryon Kimber, Justin Nelson, Miles Short, Andrew Sundberg, and Torrey Thames completed a 20-week academy where they gained knowledge in criminal and traffic law, criminal investigation, defensive tactics, and much more. Chief Deputy Dean McKie presented the newest deputies with their Mohave County Sheriff’s Office badge, and a family member was invited on stage to pin them on. MCSO is proud of their newest deputies for all of…

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COVID-19 remains “alarming” county issue Spike in cases necessitates strong warning

MOHAVE COUNTY – Despite some businesses and individuals realizing the seriousness of the extent of COVID-19 in Mohave County, not enough are maintaining vigilance in adhering to guidelines mandated by public health officials.  A recent spike in cases as high as 33 in one day reveals the battle with the disease continues without a true end in sight.  Mohave County Public Health Director Denise Burley firmly believes things are not the usual normal, but instead is a “new” normal with COVID-19 daily reminders. “People need to pay attention.  It’s not only old people or occurrences at long term facilities. Positives…

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