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MEC returns $1.3 million in capital credits to members

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative’s board of directors has authorized a capital credits return of $1.3 million to members. MEC members who had electric service in 1988 or 2019 will receive their share as a check, or as a bill credit on active service accounts for amounts less than $10.00. “One of the benefits of being a member of Mohave Electric Cooperative is that members share in any margins earned,” said Ardie Lauxman, chief financial officer of MEC. “If MEC has a positive margin and meets our lender’s requirements, the board of directors may vote, once a year, to…

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COVID-19 update: 21 new cases, two deaths

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late this afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 21 new COVID-19 confirmed cases and two deaths.  Some of the cases are related to a long term care facility. Both deaths are in the Bullhead City service area.  One has not been previously reported and is a 90+ person.  The other is a previously reported 70-79 age range person. Thirteen of the new cases are from the Bullhead City service area. One is in the 40-49 age range and case is under investigation; one is a case under investigation in the 50-59…

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COVID-19 update: Four new cases in Bullhead City; one death in Kingman

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Sunday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of four COVID-19 cases and one death.  The four confirmed cases are all in the Bullhead City service area.  The one death is a person in the Kingman service area, a previously reported case in the 70-79 age range. Of the four new cases in the Bullhead City area, one is in the 60-69 year age range, is linked to another case, and the case is under investigation. The three remaining cases are all in the 70-79 year age range. One is hospitalized, one…

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COVID-19 update: Four new cases in Bullhead City; one death in Kingman

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Sunday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of four COVID-19 cases and one death.  The four confirmed cases are all in the Bullhead City service area.  The one death is a person in the Kingman service area, a previously reported case in the 70-79 age range. Of the four new cases in the Bullhead City area, one is in the 60-69 year age range, is linked to another case, and the case is under investigation. The three remaining cases are all in the 70-79 year age range. One is hospitalized, one…

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Traditional indoor graduation for BHC Class of 2020

BULLHEAD CITY – The Colorado River Union High School District governing board voted unanimously Wednesday night to proceed with traditional graduation ceremonies for the district’s three high schools.  Commencement at CRUHSD’s Anderson Auto Group Fieldhouse will have a variety of health and safety recommendations, including attendance restrictions. Each graduate will receive two tickets to enable social distancing, with graduates seated on the Fieldhouse floor and guests in the bleachers.  All three graduation ceremonies will be livestreamed on YouTube or another video platform for those unable to attend. CRUHSD Academy’s 16 graduates will have ceremonies on Thursday, June 4, at 7:00…

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A truly monumental photo wins Arizona Highways contest

Magazine to publish best works from amateur, professional photographers PHOENIX – A day of location scouting, some astronomical knowledge and a compass were just what John Vermette needed for the perfect shot of Arizona’s scenic beauty: the Milky Way arching over Monument Valley. Now that image will grace the pages of Arizona Highways magazine and ArizonaHighways.com as grand-prize winner of the magazine’s 2020 photography contest. Vermette’s photo was among 3,950 that amateur and professional photographers entered in the magazine’s 12th annual contest.  “A lot of thought and preparation went into the making of the photos you see,” said Jeff Kida,…

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