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Marine Corps League fundraiser shotgun winner

Matthew Wanner7 years ago1 mins

Kingman Marine Corps League Commandant Terry Flanagan (center) held the drawing for a Beretta Outlander shotgun at Murphy’ s Gun Show on Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Mohave County Fairgrounds. Assisting in drawing the winning ticket were Ann Marie Ward (right) and Combat Veterans MC Association President Bob “Panhead” Farmer (left).The winner was Shawn Aafedt. Shawn is the father of one of a Kingman Young Marine. Should the name sound familiar it is because Shawn’s father won the AR that was raffled off last year. The next raffle will be a pistol; can they make it three for three in…

Bishop to lead BOS for 2020

Matthew Wanner7 years ago1 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – The gavel changed hands during Monday’s Mohave County Board of Supervisors meeting, the first of the new year. Supervisor Jean Bishop will serve as Chairman in 2020 after Hildy Angius led the board during 2019. Neighbors who opposed a photovoltaic solar energy project in Fort Mohave were pleased that the Board took no action on three items involving the development project. They applauded when they learned that the property owner has withdrawn and shelved the project. The opponents bombarded the county planning and zoning commission last month with concern that the solar enterprise would lower their property…

Summers promoted to sergeant

Matthew Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has announced the promotion of Stacy Summers to the rank of sergeant. Summers has demonstrated that he has the knowledge, experience, and drive to excel in his new rank at the Adult Detention Facility, and is recognized as a valuable member of MCSO. Summers started his career as a detention officer in August, 2013. In February 2018, he was promoted to corporal after excelling in his duties as a detention officer. From left to right: Chief Deputy Dean McKie, Lieutenant Bob Vollbracht, Sergeant Stacy Summers, and Captain Don Bischoff.

Summers promoted to sergeant

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has announced the promotion of Stacy Summers to the rank of sergeant. Summers has demonstrated that he has the knowledge, experience, and drive to excel in his new rank at the Adult Detention Facility, and is recognized as a valuable member of MCSO. Summers started his career as a detention officer in August, 2013. In February 2018, he was promoted to corporal after excelling in his duties as a detention officer. From left to right: Chief Deputy Dean McKie, Lieutenant Bob Vollbracht, Sergeant Stacy Summers, and Captain Don Bischoff.

Presentation to highlight tourism development

Matthew Wanner7 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – On Wednesday, January 15, the Route 66 Yacht Club will be hosting a special presentation on tourism and related economic development at Calico’s Restaurant, 418 East Beale St. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. with a meet and greet followed by the presentation at 6:00 p.m. Attendees will receive a complimentary Mother Road Route 66 Passport. The featured speaker will be Jim Hinckley, author of 19 books. Hinckley is also a tour and tourism development consultant. In this presentation Hinckley will discuss attendance of the recent Miles of Possibility Conference, meetings with Route 66 Association presidents and tourism…

Whybark gets 20 years for hit-and-run death

Matthew Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – A Golden Valley man apologized to relatives of the Bullhead City pedestrian he left to die in the night after striking her with his vehicle last April. Joseph Whybark, 35, appeared for sentencing Monday after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death and tampering with physical evidence. “I’m really sorry that you guys lost your mom,” Whybark said to members of the family of Krisandrea Pannell-Cashen, 62. “I mean that from the bottom of my heart.” Prosecutor Bob Moon challenged the expression of remorse noting that Whybark fled the scene, hid his…

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Marine Corps League fundraiser shotgun winner

Bishop to lead BOS for 2020

Summers promoted to sergeant

Summers promoted to sergeant

Presentation to highlight tourism development

Whybark gets 20 years for hit-and-run death

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