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Lash gets year of probation for assault

Involved attorneys and Judge Billy Sipe agrees that mystery clouds the case of a Las Vegas man who claimed to be on a religious pilgrimage when discovered completely naked on a Chloride hillside more than a year ago. Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the naked subject report on February 20, 2018. A sheriff’s office report said that 39-year-old Nicholas Lash did not comply with directives and struggled during an attempt to detain him. It said he made religious references when he told deputies they should not interfere. “He was the son of God and (deputies) had no right to…

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Pegasus Group Holdings and Plus Minus Power have selected Mohave County, Arizona as the home for their $3 billion renewable energy data center

Pegasus Group Holdings, a technology infrastructure corporation that develops renewable energy projects, today announced that it has selected Mohave County, Arizona for the development of its new $3 billion, 340 Megawatt solar powered data center. The Pegasus Group Holdings project, in partnership with Plus Minus Power (PMP), will operate a solar field nicknamed “The Hive”. The field will occupy 717 acres just south of Kingman, AZ on Interstate 40, just north of the Griffith Energy Facility. Mohave County Supervisor Jean Bishop stated, “I am extremely excited to welcome Pegasus Group Holdings to Mohave County. Pegasus will be locating what is…

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No definite resolution on animal control issues

There were more issues than answers as Mohave County Supervisors spoke about short and long-term animal control issues during their Monday board meeting in Kingman. The board ultimately approved a modified version of a staff proposal to take over management of the shelter in Kingman, at least temporarily, but they continued discussion and possible action regarding possible construction of a new facility to replace it. A circular discussion ensued because the separate proposals involve interlinking issues. Four primary topics were in focus. KINGMAN SHELTER OPERATION The Lake Havasu City-based Western Arizona Humane Society (WAHS) currently runs the Kingman shelter through…

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How about “A Day at the Museum” at Mohave Museum of History and Art

The Mohave Museum of History and Art is committed to preserving the heritage of northwestern Arizona for museum visitors, and when these visitors enter the museum they will likely be greeted by a cheerful volunteer. This volunteer will offer them a map of the museum, so that they can navigate the wonders within. Judy Olney, volunteer and board member said, “I’ve volunteered for 10 years, and I’m very attached to the museum. I think that it is important because it preserves and protects our local history.” A volunteer like Olney will point people to the first exhibit, the “Hall of…

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SBDC is hosting a business workshop

The Small Business Development Center of Mohave Community College (SBDC) will be hosting a workshop called “Creating a Strong Online Presence for Your Business – Interactive Digital Marketing Workshop.” The workshop will help business owners hit the target in FOUR key areas where a business needs to be online, whether to hire others to take care of the online marketing or to do it oneself. Learn and work on business with this hands-on interactive class. Hey will provide lunch, handouts, several instructors, computer lab use and more. This will be a fast-paced class full of great information for each business….

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Ward to speak at Women’s luncheon

On Tuesday, June 11, all Mohave County residents are invited to join Kingman Republican Women to hear Dr. Kelli Ward, Arizona GOP Chairman, speak on the issues important to not only the Arizona Republican Party, but to all Arizonans. Come and ask questions on the GOP plans concerning border security, state infrastructure, voter ID and many other topics that could have an adverse effect on Arizona communities, the state, and the nation as a whole. Meetings are held at the Dambar Steakhouse, 1960 E. Andy Devine Ave., with doors open at 11:00 a.m. and the program starts promptly at noon. There is a…

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