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Former Judge Weiss appointed as PDO interim administrator

Retirement didn’t last very long for former Mohave County Superior Court Judge Richard Weiss. After hanging up his robe and setting aside his gavel just three months ago, the former Bullhead City resident who currently resides in Kingman begins a new job with Mohave County in Kingman next Monday. County Manager Mike Hendrix confirmed that Weiss will become the interim administrator of the Mohave County Public Defenders Office (PDO), succeeding Alex Bolobonoff. Hendrix said Bolobonoff indicated his wish to retire early this month but also agreed to remain onboard until the county found a short or long-term replacement. Hendrix said…

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KPD promotes Freed, Zerr

On Thursday, March 14, Kingman Police Department (KPD) Sgt. Joel Freed was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and Ofc. Jason Zerr was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.  Lt. Freed began his career with the Kingman Police Department in May of 2000 as a patrol officer.  Lt. Freed’s assignments have included patrol officer, detective and patrol sergeant.  Lt. Freed will be assigned as the MAGNET Task Force Commander. Sgt. Zerr began his career with the Kingman Police Department in June 2004 as a Communications Specialist. In August 2010 he became a police officer.  Sgt. Zerr will be assigned as…

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Fun Seekers donates to Shop with a Cop

Bullhead City Shop with a Cop Board Member Lorrie Duggins  accepts a $400 donation from the Fun Seekers Seniors Singles Group presented by President Cheri Horvath, left, and Treasurer Dodie Stufflebeam, right. On Saturday, December 7, 110 underprivileged local children will have breakfast and go Christmas shopping with police officers at Wal-Mart.  “Shop with a Cop” is a way for law enforcement to give children a positive experience with a police officer and give many a Christmas they otherwise would not have. To make this annual event possible; community members, organizations and businesses donate money to the Bullhead City “Shop with…

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KPD Fisk retires

On Thursday, March 21, Kingman Police Department (KPD) Lt. Bob Fisk retired after 25 years of service to the Kingman Police Department and the City of Kingman.  Fisk started his law enforcement career as a patrol officer in July 1993.  During his service Fisk was assigned as a patrol officer, motor officer and a detective.  Fisk was promoted and served as a Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant and Detective Lieutenant.  KPD is thankful for Fisk’s service to the Kingman Police Department and the City of Kingman.  They will miss him and wish him the best in this new chapter…

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Goodro selected as LMNRA Superintendent

The National Park Service has selected Margaret L. Goodro to serve as the superintendent of Lake Mead National Recreation Area. She replaces Lizette Richardson, who retired last year. “Margaret is a proven collaborative leader who is passionate about bringing people together to protect America’s national parks while providing for recreational opportunities,” said National Park Service Deputy Director P. Daniel Smith. “Margaret is a trail blazer who has created opportunities to hire youth, minorities and disabled staff throughout the Department of the Interior. She has also been successful making our national parks more accessible for our nation’s disabled visitors and veterans.”…

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Annual Laughlin Food Fest is just around the corner

LAUGHLIN, Nev, – The Laughlin Chamber of Commerce cordially invites the public to join them at the 32 nd Annual Chef’s Food Fest, to be held Thursday, June 6 at the Aquarius Casino Resort. Tickets go on sale April 1. The Chef’s Food Fest is well known as a leading community experience and has been a sellout each year, for the past 31 years During the evening guests will enjoy endless courses, fine beverages, and exquisite confections prepared by some of our area’s top chefs and mixologists. This year’s theme is “Flavors of the Islands”. Following suit with the “Flavors of the…

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