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Leadership course offered

Matthew Wanner6 years ago1 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College will be hosting an online class, Embracing the Leader in You, on Wednesday, June 24 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The seminar is based on the principle that leaders must believe in themselves first. This course helps aspiring leaders to understand how to utilize both logical and emotional perceptions in order to align their personal vision with that of their organizations and how to re-center when alignment has strayed. It also discusses the relationship between management and leadership, and how both help to inspire others to perform. Access to a computer with a…

Do your part, stay smart about desert tortoises

Pam Wanner6 years ago3 mins

Much-needed rain brings out desert wildlife in Arizona. Animals may wander in search of mates, moisture and, if necessary, to escape flooding. Desert tortoises are one of several amazing species that can be encountered during Arizona’s monsoon. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) urges the public to follow these important guidelines when coming across a desert tortoise: Keep wild tortoises wild: Do not remove a tortoise from the wild. Taking a wild tortoise home is illegal in Arizona. Additionally, most tortoises stay in the same small area their entire lives, so a tortoise that has been relocated will not…

Do your part, stay smart about desert tortoises

Matthew Wanner6 years ago3 mins

Much-needed rain brings out desert wildlife in Arizona. Animals may wander in search of mates, moisture and, if necessary, to escape flooding. Desert tortoises are one of several amazing species that can be encountered during Arizona’s monsoon. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) urges the public to follow these important guidelines when coming across a desert tortoise: Keep wild tortoises wild: Do not remove a tortoise from the wild. Taking a wild tortoise home is illegal in Arizona. Additionally, most tortoises stay in the same small area their entire lives, so a tortoise that has been relocated will not…

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Couple accused of fraudulently obtaining some $90,000 in food stamps

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – A Kingman couple is accused of engaging in fraud to steal almost $90,000 in food stamps from the State of Arizona. The Arizona Attorney General’s office named Kimberly Clark, 42, and Brian Clark, 47, in a lengthy indictment that alleges theft of $89,577.96 over a six-year period ending in early 2018. Mrs. Clark recently pled guilty to attempted fraud and theft charges. She faces 90 days in jail and up to three years of probation when sentenced by Mohave County Superior Court Judge Doug Camacho on August 11. Payment of restitution is another prong of the plea deal….

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Kingman avoids flag flap; all rights respected

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Mayor Jen Miles is calling for civility, respect and tolerance as Kingman area residents debate everything from COVID-19 restrictions to the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. Miles said she is thankful that recent BLM demonstrations at Locomotive Park downtown were mostly peaceful and without injury. And the Mayor hopes it remains that way. Miles told fellow council members Tuesday that she and city manager Ron Foggin have been bombarded with emails regarding display and sale of the Confederate Flag at the Thunder-Rode apparel business adjacent to the park. Owner Jack Alexander has a poster board on his property…

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COVID-19 update: 41 new cases, four deaths

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Wednesday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 41 new COVID-19 confirmed cases, two of which are deaths not reported before, plus two deaths from previous cases. The two deaths from previous cases are a 30-39 year old person in the Lake Havasu City service area and a 90+ individual in the Bullhead City area. The two deaths from the new cases are an 80-89 person in the Kingman area and a 90+ person in the Bullhead City area. Of the 39 remaining new cases, 17 are in the Bullhead City…

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Leadership course offered

Do your part, stay smart about desert tortoises

Do your part, stay smart about desert tortoises

Couple accused of fraudulently obtaining some $90,000 in food stamps

Kingman avoids flag flap; all rights respected

COVID-19 update: 41 new cases, four deaths

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