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Laughlin Chamber raises more than $15,000 for Cancer Connection

Through the rain and sunshine, over 540 participants walked for the cause! The 6TH Annual Connie Davis 5k Walk & Roll was held on Saturday, March 2nd at the Pyramid Canyon day use area of North Reach Heritage Trails. Despite the morning being met with a mild downpour, over 540 participants registered to support the cause!  Shortly after the walk began, the sun came out from behind the clouds. Participants enjoyed the cool sounds of Billy Kay while eating breakfast before the walk (provided by Cinnabon) and a picnic lunch (provided by the Laughlin Tourism Commission) after the walk. Other activities included…

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MCC math success rates for students to be showcased at national convention

Mohave Community College has been so successful preparing students to succeed at math, that college representatives have been invited to a national conference to showcase how they did it. The Higher Learning Commission, H.L.C., National Conference is the first week of April in Chicago.  H.L.C. invited MCC to explain the college’s new Transitional Math initiative that led to higher student success rates. H.L.C. is the accrediting agency for more than 1,000 colleges, including MCC.  The Commission ensures the advancement and quality of higher learning among the schools they monitor. The college’s new Transitional Math approach prepares students to succeed at…

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Goodwin promoted to MCSO Sergeant

On March 14, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office celebrated the promotion of John Goodwin to the rank of Sergeant. He has demonstrated that he has the knowledge, experience, and tenure to act as a supervisor and lead others. John Goodwin is recognized as a valuable member of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Goodwin started his career as a Detention Officer in June of 2004. In August 2005, Goodwin was selected to attend the law enforcement academy to become a deputy. Goodwin quickly excelled in his duties and became a Field Training Officer, sharing his knowledge with others. In March 2013,…

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SAINT joining Arizona Gives Day for spay and neuter

Saving Animals In Need Together (SAINT) is joining Arizona Gives Day, along with hundreds of other nonprofits from all over the state on Tuesday, April 2, to raise much-needed funds. Through azgives.org, Arizonans will be able to support their favorite nonprofit(s) for exactly 24 hours of virtual giving to strive for additional cash incentive prizes. “Arizona Gives Day is the perfect time for our community to come together and support the amazing nonprofits making an impact in Arizona,” says Gail Moscato, President, SAINT. In its second year of participation, SAINT  is excited to spread the word about how local supporters can easily make…

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Political consultant hired to study possible bond for Palo Christi refurbish project

KINGMAN – The Kingman Unified School District (KUSD) has retained political consultant Paul Ulan to help governing board members and staff contemplate pursuit of a multi-million dollar bond issue to fund the refurbishment and re-purposing of portions of the Palo Christi Elementary school campus downtown. Ulan will work with staff to develop a survey to help measure community awareness, support or opposition to a bond issue that would require voter approval. He told members during their March 12 governing board meeting that the survey would involve more than five questions and that it would be conducted by telephone. Ulan said…

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