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The SBDC is hosting a free webinar

The Small Business Development Center of Mohave Community College is hosting a free webinar via Zoom Wednesday, July 31 from 12 to 1 p.m. The webinar is “Access to Capital – Getting Started,” presented by Lisa Card, SBDC Director. Applying for a small business loan can be confusing and sometimes intimidating. In this class they will answer the most common questions about borrowing money for a start up or existing business. Understanding what needs to be ready to apply for a loan and how long the process can take is very important to a business timeline. Please register by visiting…

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New “Service Request” launch on city website

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The City launched a new online service request tool, July 8. This tool can be used on desktop computers, tablets and smart phones, and offers an easy-to-navigate design to submit service requests here: https://www.cityofkingman.gov/government/service-request This form is not for reporting crimes, incidents, or medical emergencies currently in progress. If you witness a crime or medical emergency in progress please call 911. The system includes a ticket system with unique online user accounts. Once submitted, requests are assigned to the specific departments listed, who will be handling the request. The City of Kingman is currently launching Phase 1 of…

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Citizens asked for comments regarding Court Commissioner position

Citizens have a one week window to provide comment regarding the two attorneys who are selected finalists for the new full time Mohave County Court Commissioner position. Superior Court administrator Kip Anderson announced Monday that the job contenders are local attorneys Megan McCoy and Ryan Esplin. Esplin heads up the Civil Division of the county attorney’s office while McCoy has prosecuted criminal cases for the office for nearly 13 years. The Mohave County Committee on Special Judicial Officer Appointments has recommended that Presiding Judge Charles Gurtler hire McCoy or Esplin. Judge Gurtler will be taking written comments regarding his appointment…

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Board of Supervisors approves soil stabilization and constructions for several roads

MOHAVE COUNTY – For some Mohave County drivers, it will be “smooth sailing” and less wear and tear on their vehicles due to a recent approval of an agenda item by the Board of Supervisors at their monthly meeting. The County’s Road Division currently maintains more than 2,000 miles of roads of which 802.96 miles are paved. However, because of the recent approval by the Board of Supervisors, more than 30 more miles will receive soil stabilization and/or construction starting in the fiscal year 2019-2020. The roads for soil stabilization and/or construction include: • 5 miles of Shinarump Road from Aztec…

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Kevin Gifford promoted to captain

Golden Valley Fire District Fire Chief David Cunningham administers the oath during the swearing-in ceremony to Kevin Gifford upon his promotion from engineer to captain at the recent GVFD board meeting. Captain Gifford began his employment with GVFD during September 2011 and was previously was a firefighter with Pinion Pines Fire District prior to being employed by GVFD. He is the GVFD Wildland Coordinatitor and runs the pay on call and volunteer firefighters programs. Jessica Gifford, the wife of Golden Valley Fire District Engineer Kevin Gifford, pins his new badge on him upon him being sworn in a catpain. Captain…

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Mohave County Superior Court appoints new Deputy Director of Juvenile Court Services

The Mohave County Probation Department announces the appointment of Natalie Eggers to Deputy Director of Juvenile Court Services. Natalie has been in service to the Department and court for eight years. Natalie began her career with Mohave County Probation as the Juvenile Intake Officer in Bullhead City. Since that time, she has been involved with every aspect of juvenile probation operations serving as a line officer in Kingman On-Duty Officer/Interstate Compact for Juveniles, Standard Supervision, Juvenile Intensive Probation Supervision, and Juvenile Drug Court prior to her promotion to Deputy Probation Officer Senior. Natalie has completed leadership training through the AOC’s Arizona…

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