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KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is notifying

Mohave Electric announces classroom grant winners

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) awarded eighteen

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KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is notifying

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KINGMAN – A National Day of Prayer event

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KINGMAN – Transporting illegal drugs into Mohave County

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No definite resolution on animal control issues

There were more issues than answers as Mohave County Supervisors spoke about short and long-term animal control issues during their Monday board meeting in Kingman. The board ultimately approved a modified version of a staff proposal to take over management of the shelter in Kingman, at least temporarily, but they continued discussion and possible action regarding possible construction of a new facility to replace it. A circular discussion ensued because the separate proposals involve interlinking issues. Four primary topics were in focus. KINGMAN SHELTER OPERATION The Lake Havasu City-based Western Arizona Humane Society (WAHS) currently runs the Kingman shelter through…

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How about “A Day at the Museum” at Mohave Museum of History and Art

The Mohave Museum of History and Art is committed to preserving the heritage of northwestern Arizona for museum visitors, and when these visitors enter the museum they will likely be greeted by a cheerful volunteer. This volunteer will offer them a map of the museum, so that they can navigate the wonders within. Judy Olney, volunteer and board member said, “I’ve volunteered for 10 years, and I’m very attached to the museum. I think that it is important because it preserves and protects our local history.” A volunteer like Olney will point people to the first exhibit, the “Hall of…

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SBDC is hosting a business workshop

The Small Business Development Center of Mohave Community College (SBDC) will be hosting a workshop called “Creating a Strong Online Presence for Your Business – Interactive Digital Marketing Workshop.” The workshop will help business owners hit the target in FOUR key areas where a business needs to be online, whether to hire others to take care of the online marketing or to do it oneself. Learn and work on business with this hands-on interactive class. Hey will provide lunch, handouts, several instructors, computer lab use and more. This will be a fast-paced class full of great information for each business….

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Ward to speak at Women’s luncheon

On Tuesday, June 11, all Mohave County residents are invited to join Kingman Republican Women to hear Dr. Kelli Ward, Arizona GOP Chairman, speak on the issues important to not only the Arizona Republican Party, but to all Arizonans. Come and ask questions on the GOP plans concerning border security, state infrastructure, voter ID and many other topics that could have an adverse effect on Arizona communities, the state, and the nation as a whole. Meetings are held at the Dambar Steakhouse, 1960 E. Andy Devine Ave., with doors open at 11:00 a.m. and the program starts promptly at noon. There is a…

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Drug bust on Interstate 40

Large quantities of an assortment of drugs were seized following a Monday traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Kingman. Mohave County Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said an ADOT Enforcement Division K9 responded to the scene to assist deputies. “The K9 alerted to the presence of the odor of narcotics inside the vehicle,” Mortensen said. She said a thorough search of the vehicle produced the confiscation of 9.8 pounds of cocaine, 2.5 pounds of heroin and 1.3 pounds of packaged counterfeit oxycodone pills suspected of containing fentanyl. Mortensen said the driver of the vehicle, a Mexican citizen identified as Marco…

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MCC budget prioritizes student instruction, student support and infrastructure in 2020

The Mohave Community College Governing Board will meet on June 13 to vote on the 2019-2020 fiscal year budget. “The budget is balanced, with zero debt, and the vast majority will continue to be dedicated to instruction and student support,” said Interim MCC President Dr. Diana Stithem. The $45 million budget includes $34 million in direct support of classroom instruction, student support and local scholarships.  The college is looking at many classroom investments, including a $400,000 expansion of collaborative technology college-wide.  This would allow the college to offer more real-time interactive video classes, which benefit students who learn much better…

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