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County libraries slowly coming back to life following COVID shutdown

Matthew Wanner5 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Patrons have responded slowly since Mohave County began ramping up service following last month’s directive by the board of supervisors to reopen public libraries. Once a month bookmobile service to outlying areas resumed Tuesday in Yucca followed by Wikieup on Thursday and Arizona strip communities on May 25 and 26. “We’ve got our libraries open for browsing,” Library Director Kathy Pennell reported during Monday’s board meeting. “We’ve got computers on the floor for public use. Tables and seating areas are available as are our meeting rooms and our study rooms.” Public use of library services has not come back…

County libraries slowly coming back to life following COVID shutdown

Pam Wanner5 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Patrons have responded slowly since Mohave County began ramping up service following last month’s directive by the board of supervisors to reopen public libraries. Once a month bookmobile service to outlying areas resumed Tuesday in Yucca followed by Wikieup on Thursday and Arizona strip communities on May 25 and 26. “We’ve got our libraries open for browsing,” Library Director Kathy Pennell reported during Monday’s board meeting. “We’ve got computers on the floor for public use. Tables and seating areas are available as are our meeting rooms and our study rooms.” Public use of library services has not come back…

Servicemembers relax at Veteran’s Treatment Court picnic

Matthew Wanner5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The men were part of the roughly 40 military veterans, Kingman Veterans Treatment Court staff, their friends and family members spent Saturday afternoon mingling and playing during the treatment court’s annual picnic at Firefighters Memorial Park. Carman and Mestayer were the picnic’s cornhole tournament champions. Judge Singer presides over the treatment court which started in 2015 and is specifically tailored to help veterans with legal issues within the criminal justice system. The treatment court often organizes hikes to bring the veteran community together. To get involved as a mentor (veteran status required) or as a member the Veterans…

Servicemembers relax at Veteran’s Treatment Court picnic

Matthew Wanner5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The men were part of the roughly 40 military veterans, Kingman Veterans Treatment Court staff, their friends and family members spent Saturday afternoon mingling and playing during the treatment court’s annual picnic at Firefighters Memorial Park. Carman and Mestayer were the picnic’s cornhole tournament champions. Judge Singer presides over the treatment court which started in 2015 and is specifically tailored to help veterans with legal issues within the criminal justice system. The treatment court often organizes hikes to bring the veteran community together. To get involved as a mentor (veteran status required) or as a member the Veterans…

Servicemembers relax at Veteran’s Treatment Court picnic

Pam Wanner5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The men were part of the roughly 40 military veterans, Kingman Veterans Treatment Court staff, their friends and family members spent Saturday afternoon mingling and playing during the treatment court’s annual picnic at Firefighters Memorial Park. Carman and Mestayer were the picnic’s cornhole tournament champions. Judge Singer presides over the treatment court which started in 2015 and is specifically tailored to help veterans with legal issues within the criminal justice system. The treatment court often organizes hikes to bring the veteran community together. To get involved as a mentor (veteran status required) or as a member the Veterans…

Multiagency river training held

Matthew Wanner5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Fire Department participated in a multiagency river rescue training Monday morning, May 17, along the Colorado River. The annual training allows surrounding agencies to come together and perform several different river rescue scenarios. The training includes two Department of Public Safety (DPS) helicopters used to complete four various rescue operations and or revolutions. Having the opportunity to participate in this type of multiagency training is beneficial to our first responders and the community we serve.

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County libraries slowly coming back to life following COVID shutdown

County libraries slowly coming back to life following COVID shutdown

Servicemembers relax at Veteran’s Treatment Court picnic

Servicemembers relax at Veteran’s Treatment Court picnic

Servicemembers relax at Veteran’s Treatment Court picnic

Multiagency river training held

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