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Southwest Behavioral & Health Services appoints Dr. Michael Sweeney as new Chief Medical Officer

Michael Sweeney, MD has joined Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H), an innovative leader in behavioral health as its chief medical officer. Dr. Sweeney has over 30 years of behavioral health experience and will be responsible for the education and supervision of the medical staff, as well as ensuring that SB&H patients receive the highest standard of medical care. “Michael is a proven behavioral health leader with a strong track record of success,” said Southwest Behavioral & Health Services CEO Steven Sheets. “He is highly regarded for his leadership and proven ability to assess and diagnose needs and plans of…

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No action taken on proposed sheriff’s substation

Proposals to build a new sheriff’s office substation and to put a local television station on the Mohave County-administered television district were discussed, but no formal action was taken on either item during Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting in Kingman. Public Works Director Steve Latoski told supervisors that staff puts a near $10-million price tag on a county complex that would include a sheriff’s office substation, a medical examiner’s office and an animal control operation.  Latoski said three buildings totaling 29,000 sq. ft. are envisioned north of Lake Havasu City. Latoski said staff suggests exit 13, the Franconia Wash interchange, as…

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Volunteer Posse, boating safety officers awarded

On Tuesday, March 26, Mohave County Sheriff’s Office held its annual Volunteer Posse and Boating Safety Officer Award Banquet. At this event, they honored and celebrated the wonderful individuals that make the volunteer force, the folks who give their time and commitment out of the goodness of their hearts. This year a few individuals were honored for their dedication to the Volunteer Posse and Boating Safety Division. Deputy Haun, Deputy Coughlin, Erdean Johnson, Larry Kersich, Kurt Duncan, Doug Rich, and Sergeant Cox were each recognized. Erdean Johnson was presented with the Posse Member of the Year award for his dedication…

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Precous Sarah’s House quilt is missing

The mother of an infant who was murdered in Kingman 28 years ago is asking for help in locating a quilt that features the image of her daughter. Tammy Milam said a local woman whose name she cannot recall crafted the quilt with “great care and compassion” in 2000. Squares of the quilt are decorated with local historical buildings and the image of Sarah Milam graces its center. The depiction of Sarah in the feature square is captured from a picture taken just one week before the eleven-month-old girl was killed on September 21, 1990. Former local businessman Bob Steel…

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BLM announces Bullfrog Day-Use Recreation Area available for recreation access

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office has completed a four-month construction project to replace a failing retaining wall at Bullfrog Day-Use Recreation Area. The recreation area will be available for public use starting Friday, April 5. The infrastructure improvement project addressed structural concerns with the retaining wall, which was built in 1968 and was failing. The new retaining wall provides improved soil stabilization, safety, and beach and river access at the site. “Improvements like these are part of an on-going effort to modernize our infrastructure and enhance recreational opportunities along the river,” said Samantha Carrasco, Acting…

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Old fashioned Sock Hop is April 27

The Kathryne Heidenreich Adult Center (KHAC) will host a Sock Hop on Saturday, April 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. Entry is $5 per person. All are welcome and encouraged to make the scene appropriate with period clothing (not mandatory) from the 1950s and 1960s. Music will be provided by Moonlight Savoy and will feature period tunes. Traditional soda fountain fare will be available for purchase including hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, fruit, desserts, and beverages. KHAC is located at 1776 Airway Ave., Kingman, 928-757-2778.

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