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Public comment sought on Wikieup mining venture

Ron Martin5 years ago2 mins

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Kingman Field Office has completed a preliminary environmental assessment and is seeking public comment on a proposed exploration plan from Big Sandy Inc. that would allow for 145 drill sites and a bulk sample near the town of Wikieup in Mohave County. Public comments will be accepted for 30 days, from April 12 through May 11, 2021. This exploration drilling project is proposed to disturb 26 acres of public land, located within several sections east of Wikieup. Diamond core drill holes are expected to reach target depths of approximately 300 feet. This environmental assessment…

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Johnson & Johnson vaccine on pause

Ron Martin5 years ago2 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Local vaccine providers in Mohave County have received the following information from the Arizona Department of Health Services and the Mohave County Department of Public Health regarding a “pause” on the administering of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Additionally, partners in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program including CVS, Walgreens, Fry’s/Smith’s, Walmart, Safeway, Albertsons, and Bashas’/Food City have also been informed and have reported they are not scheduling Johnson & Johnson vaccination appointments at this time. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Federal Drug Administration (FDA) released a joint statement earlier today recommending a pause…

Public comment sought on Wikieup mining venture

Pam Wanner5 years ago2 mins

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Kingman Field Office has completed a preliminary environmental assessment and is seeking public comment on a proposed exploration plan from Big Sandy Inc. that would allow for 145 drill sites and a bulk sample near the town of Wikieup in Mohave County. Public comments will be accepted for 30 days, from April 12 through May 11, 2021. This exploration drilling project is proposed to disturb 26 acres of public land, located within several sections east of Wikieup. Diamond core drill holes are expected to reach target depths of approximately 300 feet. This environmental assessment…

Pigeon poop a problem

Pam Wanner5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City council has adopted an ordinance that takes aim at pigeon pooping problems throughout the community. It is illegal to feed pigeons and violators can be subjected to citation and fines. “This has been something that the city is contacted about quite frequently in the past 12 to 18 months,” said city manager Toby Cotter. “Homeowners have just had it with the numbers of pigeons in neighborhoods.” Cotter said the bird droppings are a nuisance and cause damage to parks, homes, commercial buildings and vehicles. He said purposeful feeding of the birds perpetuates the problem.Dave…

MCC board will not raise property tax rate, agrees to employee pay raise after learning faculty pay is lowest in state

Ron Martin5 years ago4 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College board members and administration will not raise the college district property tax rate next year. Board President Dr. Julie Bare said during the April 9 meeting that the board will not vote for a tax rate increase next month. This is the second year in a row the board opted not to raise the college portion of the local property tax rate, which helps fund college services throughout the county. “The college does not have any debt, and as a result of fiscally conservative management MCC is in a position that allows it to…

MCC board will not raise property tax rate, agrees to employee pay raise after learning faculty pay is lowest in state

Pam Wanner5 years ago4 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College board members and administration will not raise the college district property tax rate next year. Board President Dr. Julie Bare said during the April 9 meeting that the board will not vote for a tax rate increase next month. This is the second year in a row the board opted not to raise the college portion of the local property tax rate, which helps fund college services throughout the county. “The college does not have any debt, and as a result of fiscally conservative management MCC is in a position that allows it to…

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Public comment sought on Wikieup mining venture

Johnson & Johnson vaccine on pause

Public comment sought on Wikieup mining venture

Pigeon poop a problem

MCC board will not raise property tax rate, agrees to employee pay raise after learning faculty pay is lowest in state

MCC board will not raise property tax rate, agrees to employee pay raise after learning faculty pay is lowest in state

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