Category: Community News

Current testing for ‘severe’ cases only March 23, 2019 (MOHAVE COUNTY) – At the time of this writing, Mohave County does not have any “confirmed” cases of COVID-19; however, Supervisor Buster Johnson would like to remind citizens that due to the shortage of testing kits and supplies COVID-19 is more than likely already here.  “I don’t want to cause any widespread panic; however, I also am not going to be unrealistic either.  It’s more than likely already in our community and when we start getting more testing kits and supplies and are able to test on a wide scale, I…

We live in the day where men are deeply concerned about their rights. So much have individual civil rights become an issue, that one man’s rights trampled another’s underfoot. We have become a self-serving society, with the attitude: “Nothing matters but what matters to me.” How unlike the teachings of Christ! In his letter to the believers at Philippi, Paul expressed the need for consideration of others first. He said: “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in the lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but…

The following information is provided by UNICEF. Coronavirus is large in size where the cell diameter is 400 to 500 micro and for this reason, any mask prevents its entry. The virus does not settle in the air but is grounded, so it is not transmitted by air. When coronavirus falls on a metal surface, it will ive 12 hours, so wash your hands with soap and water after touching metal surfaces that others have touched. When coronavirus falls on fabric it remains for nine hours so washing clothing or being exposed to the sun for two hours can kill…

MOHAVE COUNTY – The citizens of Mohave County can expect the following activity from Mohave County Public Works during the week of March 23, 2020: Arizona Strip: Road grading on 1) Mt. Trumbull Loop and 2) Mt. Dellenbaugh Rd. in Colorado City. Kingman: Road grading on 1) Calle Alamo, 2) Jane Ave. and 3) Parker St. and pot hole repairs and right-of-way repairs in the Butler area. Also, crews will be removing debris from culverts along Stockton Hill Rd. Hackberry: Road grading on Antares Rd. from Mille 22 working south. Wikieup: Road grading on Bogles Ranch Rd. Yucca: Road grading…

What are the best habits to help our family stay healthy and minimize sickness? Some basic things that every parent should be teaching their kids on a daily basis to stay healthy include simple, good hygiene: Brush teeth every day. Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Be considerate by covering coughs and sneezes. Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unclean hands. Get adequate rest so that your immune system works better. When should I keep my child home to prevent spreading illness? A child with a fever of 100.4 F (38 C) or…