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6 new COVID-19 cases today

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late this afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of six COVID-19 positive cases in Mohave County. Two of the cases are in the Lake Havasu City service area, both are in the 65+ age range, one of them is in isolation and recovering at home. Both have an investigation pending. Two of the cases are in the Kingman service area, one is 55-64 and the other is 65+. Both are in isolation, recovering at home and are linked to another confirmed case.  Of the final two new cases, one is in the Bullhead…

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6 new COVID-19 cases today

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late this afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of six COVID-19 positive cases in Mohave County. Two of the cases are in the Lake Havasu City service area, both are in the 65+ age range, one of them is in isolation and recovering at home. Both have an investigation pending. Two of the cases are in the Kingman service area, one is 55-64 and the other is 65+. Both are in isolation, recovering at home and are linked to another confirmed case.  Of the final two new cases, one is in the Bullhead…

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Memorial Day service will be abbreviated in Kingman

KINGMAN – Memorial Day, originally, known as Decoration Day, has been observed in the United States since the 1800’s. It is meant to honor those men and women who died while serving their country during time of war and the various battles that our nation has fought in around the globe. Today our county has a new battle. An unseen enemy has invaded our shores and taken hundreds of lives from both young and old. The Marines, known as the first to fight, of the Dean W. Reiter Detachment of the Kingman Marine Corps League have chosen to honor not…

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County jail RN recognized for outstanding work

KINGMAN – A nurse who works at the Mohave County Adult and Juvenile Detention Centers has been chosen as the region’s team member of the quarter. Staci Philips RN, Director of Nursing at the detention centers said that LPN Tabitha Howell was selected for the honor based on her performance in relation to Wellpath’s core values. Wellpath is the contracted party which provides inmate health care in Kingman at both the Adult and Juvenile Detention Centers. Philips said Howell is recognized for her quality patient care, dedication and motivation. She said Howell has outstanding communication skills, a positive outlook and enjoys respect…

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County jail RN recognized for outstanding work

KINGMAN – A nurse who works at the Mohave County Adult and Juvenile Detention Centers has been chosen as the region’s team member of the quarter. Staci Philips RN, Director of Nursing at the detention centers said that LPN Tabitha Howell was selected for the honor based on her performance in relation to Wellpath’s core values. Wellpath is the contracted party which provides inmate health care in Kingman at both the Adult and Juvenile Detention Centers. Philips said Howell is recognized for her quality patient care, dedication and motivation. She said Howell has outstanding communication skills, a positive outlook and enjoys respect…

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BOS workshop: Gurtler, Angius banter over budget

MOHAVE COUNTY – A pair of powerful elected officials had some intense exchanges during the budget workshop Mohave County Supervisors conducted on Thursday, March 14. The sharpness of the banter between Supervisor Hildy Angius and Presiding Judge Charles Gurtler caught others by surprise. Angius expressed concern about various raises proposed for court staff, including directors in Court Finance and Human Resources. Gurtler noted many court system positions have been under compensated for a long period of time. “It’s really hard to stomach having court employees being the bastard step-children in the county,” Gurtler said. He said court staff suffers while…

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