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White Cliffs hosts free seminars

KINGMAN – White Cliffs Senior Living will host its Watermark University seminars throughout February. All posted events are free and open to the public. Call White Cliffs Community Life Director Melissa Rich at 928-681-1050 for times and information. Wednesday, Feb. 19: Importance of Physical Therapy, presented by Instructor Dr. Patrick Bowen with River Valley Hospice. Tuesday, Feb 25: Health and Well Being, presented by Instructor Janice Sifford with Living Waters Hospice. Thursday, Feb 27: Veteran Benefits, presented by Instructor Dave Kent with the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services. White Cliffs Senior Living is located at 3600 Peterson Rd.

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Council to consider eliminating municipal recycling; possible takeover of Epcor

BULLHEAD CITY – Several ongoing issues were updated during the February 4 Bullhead City Council meeting. City Manager Toby Cotter said a local contractor next month will begin work on the Arizona approach to a second bridge that will stretch across the Colorado River to the southern Nevada community of Laughlin. Cotter said recent remarks by the Clark County Commissioner representing Laughlin are cause for cautious optimism that Nevada will remain committed to the project. Cotter said groundbreaking could occur by early next year. Cotter said municipal acquisition of Epcor water company assets in Bullhead City will be contemplated during…

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Democrats must be registered by Feb. 18 to participate in caucus

MOHAVE COUNTY – Only properly registered members of the Democratic Party can participate in Arizona’s Presidential Preference Election (PPE) scheduled Tuesday, March 17. The purpose is to determine which of the 18 Democratic Presidential candidates that Arizona will be nominating for the National Democratic Party. The Arizona Republican Party previously determined that President Donald Trump will be Arizona’s nominee for the GOP National Party. Independents and others must register as Democrats by the February 18 deadline if they wish to participate in Arizona’s March 17 PPE. Voter registration information and forms can be downloaded by visiting the Mohave County Website,…

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Power outage affects 2,000 members

BULLHEAD CITY – Approximately 2,000 Mohave Electric Cooperative members experienced a loss of power Tuesday morning, Feb. 11. An outage was reported at 5:30 a.m. affecting nearly 2,048 members. MEC crews responded and restored power just before 8 a.m. The outage affected an area ranging from the Bullhead City Walmart to Mohave Community College. Strong morning winds played a part. “Mother Nature played a role in the loss of power,” said Rick Campos, chief operating officer at MEC. “It can be dangerous working in conditions like this and I’m proud of our linemen for restoring power as quickly and safely…

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Valentine’s Comedy at Sundowner Saloon

KINGMAN – Join the Sundowner Saloon for their Valentine’s Comedy show  on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. with Daniel Eachus and Dave Callans. Tickets are $10 a person. Comedy night at the Sundowner is sponsored by Papa Murphys Take N Bake Pizza and LA Sounds Entertainment MC. For more information, contact the Sundowner at 928.529.5499. The Sundowner is located at 4400 Stockton Hill Rd.

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Sharpe promoted to sergeant

The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office has announced the promotion of Justin Sharpe to the rank of Sergeant. Sharpe has demonstrated that he has the knowledge, experience, and determination to excel in his new rank at the Adult Detention Facility. He is recognized as a valuable member of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Sharpe started his career as a Detention Officer in April of 2013. After excelling in his duties as an officer, he was assigned to Field Training Officer, and later assigned to oversee the training department as Training Coordinator for four years. In July of 2019, Sharpe was promoted…

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