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CRUHSD community forum cancelled

Ron Martin6 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – Colorado River Union High School District (CRUHSD) Superintendent Todd Flora has cancelled his monthly community forum scheduled for Monday, May 4. This second consecutive cancellation is due to COVID-19 State-mandated assembly restrictions, including the closure to the public of school district offices. Flora expects to resume the forums upon guidance from Gov. Doug Ducey’s office, the Arizona Department of Health Services, and the Mohave County Department of Public Health. In the interim, community stakeholders with questions or concerns may reach Flora at 928-758-3961, x-1003.

Call for Arguments for primary election ballot propositions; deadline is May 6

Pam Wanner6 years ago3 mins

KINGMAN – Due to the City of Kingman remaining closed to the public until May 11, , individuals must call the City of Kingman Clerk’s Office at (928) 753-8102, to schedule an appointment in regard to submitting any arguments on any upcoming ballot propositions. The City of Kingman will have two separate propositions on the August 4, primary election ballot: Proposition 416, “A resolution proposing a permanent adjustment to the state-imposed expenditure base for the City of Kingman,” and Proposition 417, “An ordinance proposing a 4-year mayor term for the City of Kingman.” Individuals may file arguments for or against the proposed…

MEC extends its temporary suspension of residential disconnects until May 15

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – MEC has extended the time for temporarily suspending disconnects for residential service locations until May 15, due to the COVID-19 situation. “If you are facing financial difficulties and are unable to make your MEC electric bill payment, we encourage members to call MEC,” said Rick Campos, MEC chief operating officer. “Our member services team will work with members to arrange a payment plan that will help get them through this emergency. “Call us first, before coming to the office. We want to promote staying healthy by helping you stay-at-home, and you’ll be helping us limit in-person contact for our…

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Two deaths in Kingman today from COVID-19

Ron Martin6 years ago2 mins

Four new cases in Mohave County MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 30, 2020) The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified this afternoon of two COVID-19 deaths and four new positive cases. Of the four new cases, one is a 55-64 year age range person who is hospitalized in the Lake Havasu City service area and is linked to another confirmed case; another is in the 65+ age range and is hospitalized and linked to another confirmed case; one is in the 20-44 year old age range in the Kingman service area, is in isolation and recovering at home, and…

Virus ravages Kingman nursing home

Ron Martin6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – A large number of Kingman coronavirus cases trace to a single nursing home. The enterprise was identified as the Desert Highlands Care Center during a Thursday press conference conducted by Mohave County. 76 COVID-19 cases have been documented in the Kingman service area. Kingman Regional Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Brian Turney said the hospital has had 18 people receive inpatient treament at KRMC whose infections have been traced to the nursing home on Kathleen Avenue. Turney said Desert Highlands generated most of its current COVID-19 patient load. “We have 12 patients in our hospital right now…

Supes at odds over state stay-at-home order; sheriff will not be enforcing it

Pam Wanner6 years ago3 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY- A number of elected officials in northwest Arizona are upset with Governor Doug Ducey’s decision to extend his Stay at Home executive directives to mid-May. “I am disappointed that he essentially pushed this out another two weeks and I’m concerned that our folks will go another two weeks without being able to make a living,” said member Ron Gould during Thursday’s special Mohave County Board of Supervisors meeting. “Americans are not going to tolerate a lock down that’s not tight enough to stop the spread of the virus.” Supervisor Hildy Angius announced that she and the three local…

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CRUHSD community forum cancelled

Call for Arguments for primary election ballot propositions; deadline is May 6

MEC extends its temporary suspension of residential disconnects until May 15

Two deaths in Kingman today from COVID-19

Virus ravages Kingman nursing home

Supes at odds over state stay-at-home order; sheriff will not be enforcing it

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