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Dear Editor, Fall has arrived. This is not

International Peace Day observed around the world and

KINGMAN, Ariz. – International Peace Day (IPD) was

Topock School Board meeting calmer than usual Thursday

TOPOCK, Ariz. – For the very first time,

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Kingman police chase ends in RV park

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The Kingman Police Department (KPD)

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Colombian charged with 18 child-sex offenses

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A Kingman resident from Colombia

Work continues to restore water services at Grand

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – Grand Canyon National Park

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COVID-19 number grows in county; 22 cases confirmed

Mohave County 1 Death is Included MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 7, 2020) – There are now 22 positive COVID-19 cases in the county. The latest is a Lake Havasu City service area individual, an adult in the 50-64 age range, who is currently isolated at home. Nurses will begin the contact investigation as soon as possible. Until the investigation is conducted, it is yet to be determined if this may be a travel-related case, or if epidemiologically-linked to another identified case. This new case brings to 22 the total positives cases in the county. There are now 14 positive confirmed…

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Kingman elections: Miles will run unopposed

KINGMAN – Kingman Mayor Jen Miles is unopposed for re-election. No one but Miles submitted nominating petitions to attempt to qualify their candidacy for Mayor by Monday’s filing deadline. More than a dozen residents who picked up campaign packets to possibly run for Mayor or Council seats did not submit nominating petitions, dramatically reducing what could have been a large field of candidates. Jamie Scott Stehly turned in petitions in pursuit of re-election to her council seat. Others seeking three council seats up for grabs in August and November primary and general elections are Keith Walker, Cherish Sammeli, Bill Franzen…

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MCSO Patrol Division working for community

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is made up of several different divisions and units, including administration, patrol, search and rescue, K9, volunteer posse, civil, detective, boating safety and detention. No one division or unit is more important than the other, but the one division with “boots on the ground” or in this case – in their vehicles and boats, is the deputies assigned to the Patrol Division. Sheriff Doug Schuster is very proud of the hard-working men and women assigned to the Patrol Division.  “Our primary goal is to combat crime while ensuring the safety and security…

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Hendrix exit approved

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Manager Mike Hendrix drew praise when his retirement-related resignation was approved during Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. Hendrix began his service to the county when he was hired in its Public Works Department in May 1984. “It was with deep regret to receive the letter of resignation from our county manager Michael Hendrix,” said supervisor Gary Watson. “For a number of years he’s done a great job for Mohave County and I want to thank him for his leadership and the great job that he’s done for all these years.” “We will be sorry to…

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21 positive COVID-19 cases in Mohave County, 1 death

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Department of Health (MCDPH)-Nursing was notified Monday afternoon, April 6, of a positive COVID-19 case in the Lake Havasu City service area. The individual, an adult in the 65+ age range, is currently hospitalized. MCDPH nurses will begin the contact investigation as soon as possible. It has yet to be determined if the patient contracted the disease as a result of travel, or if the case is epidemiologically-linked to another identified case. MCDPH-Nursing was also notified the same day of yet another positive COVID-19 case in the Lake Havasu City service area. This individual…

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KRMC asks the public to not bring children to the ER unless they need care

KINGMAN – To limit the spread of COVID-19 in our community, KRMC has implemented strict visitor restrictions―including at the KRMC emergency room (ER). At this time, children under 12 who are not patients are restricted from entering the ER. Please do not bring children to the ER unless they need emergency medical care. Children who are not needing medical care cannot enter the facility. With visitor restrictions, KRMC has no way to accommodate unattended children while their parent or caregiver is receiving medical attention.

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