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CRUHSD moving closer to finalizing graduation for high school Class of 2020

BULLHEAD CITY – Graduating seniors in the Colorado River Union High School District may know in the coming weeks what commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020 will look like.  Conversations with stakeholders have been ongoing since March.  “Shortly after the State of Arizona ordered schools closed, and then extended the closure for the rest of the school year, District officials quietly began working with student government leaders about alternative plans,” said CRUHSD Superintendent Todd Flora.  “We’ve already had several meetings, exploring a variety of options and scenarios.  Of course, everything is dependent upon when large group assembly restrictions are…

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Give us a sign

Watch the Kingman Visitor Center’s entry sign inaugural lighting via live stream on May 20 KINGMAN – The Kingman Visitor Center has a new monument sign, like a pin in the ground letting visitors know they’ve arrived in Kingman, the Heart of Historic Route 66. An inaugural lighting will be held virtually on May 20 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and everyone can join by visiting the Facebook page @GoKingman. The project came with challenges, but many great projects were completed in spite of difficult circumstances. The Transcontinental Railroad was delayed by the Civil War. The Golden Gate Bridge…

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Board of Supervisors calls for opening county May 11

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a motion Thursday afternoon, May 7, recommending the county open up according to CDC guidelines on Monday, May 11.  This excludes three separate authorities within the county – the libraries, the courts, and the offices of elected officials, but, it was recommended that all county entities follow through on the same date. The new measure was initiated to end restrictions that have occurred in the county because of COVID-19.  It follows the governor’s order to reopen most of the state and its businesses on Monday, May 11. As of…

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Board of Supervisors calls for opening county May 11

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a motion Thursday afternoon, May 7, recommending the county open up according to CDC guidelines on Monday, May 11.  This excludes three separate authorities within the county – the libraries, the courts, and the offices of elected officials, but, it was recommended that all county entities follow through on the same date. The new measure was initiated to end restrictions that have occurred in the county because of COVID-19.  It follows the governor’s order to reopen most of the state and its businesses on Monday, May 11. As of…

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Mother’s Day ends with five new COVID-19 cases, one death

MOHAVE COUNTY – Sunday afternoon, May 10, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of five COVID-19 positive cases in Mohave County and a COVID-19 related death. The death is in the Kingman service area and is of a person who is 86+.  It’s a previously identified case and is linked to another confirmed case. Four of the five new cases are in the Kingman service area.  One is under 20 years old, two are in the 20-44 year age range, and two are in the 55-64 year age range. All four are in isolation, recovering at…

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Mother’s Day ends with five new COVID-19 cases, one death

MOHAVE COUNTY – Sunday afternoon, May 10, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of five COVID-19 positive cases in Mohave County and a COVID-19 related death. The death is in the Kingman service area and is of a person who is 86+.  It’s a previously identified case and is linked to another confirmed case. Four of the five new cases are in the Kingman service area.  One is under 20 years old, two are in the 20-44 year age range, and two are in the 55-64 year age range. All four are in isolation, recovering at…

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