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Deray Smith arrested on assault, criminal damages charges

  KINGMAN – Mohave County Sheriff’s Office arrested Deray Sonson Smith, 28, of Kingman, for assault, aggravated assault, disorderly conduct, and criminal damage, all felonies. On Friday, Jan. 18, at approximately 8:50 p.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 3700 block of Shaeffer Ave. in reference to a domestic violence situation. While responding, deputies observed a male subject, later identified as Smith, walking east on Shaeffer away from the residence and made contact. Smith stated he had left the residence five minutes prior. Upon arrival at the residence, the victim advised that she had returned home with her child…

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Ryan Richards of Lake Havasu City Named to Dean’s List at Southern Vermont College

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Ryan Richards of Lake Havasu City, AZ, was named to the Dean’s List at Southern Vermont College in Bennington, VT, for the Fall 2018 semester. Each semester, full-time students who have achieved a minimum grade-point average of 3.65 are placed on the Dean’s List. Founded in 1974 but with roots extending to 1926, Southern Vermont College is a small, liberal arts college located on a 371-acre campus overlooking the Green Mountains. The College is a model of an enlightened educational community: diverse, supportive, environmentally respectful and socially responsible. Through its career-focused, liberal arts curriculum, SVC transforms…

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Deadlines are approaching for nursing and 12-week classes

Two deadlines are quickly approaching at Mohave Community College. You need to apply and register for classes by February 4 to participate in the college 12-week classes, also called accelerated classes. There is no application fee at MCC. “These courses are for everyone and are considered accelerated because you can finish the class three to four weeks faster than the traditional semester courses,” said James Jarman, MCC director of public information.  “This gives new and current students another great option to take classes that may better fit their schedule.” The college has a full list of all the 12 week…

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Lake Mead National Recreation Area to resume visitor services following end of government shutdown

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Following the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Lake Mead National Recreation Area have resumed regular operations. During the shutdown of the federal government the park remained as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. Park roads, lookouts, trails and launch ramps at Lake Mead National Recreation Area remained accessible to visitors. “We are grateful for our park partners who continued to provide first-rate services and for the support we received from our community during the shutdown,” said Todd Suess, acting superintendent The focus is now is to resume normal operations…

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It will be a busy year ahead for highway projects in northern Arizona

US 93 widening, interstate paving among 2019 improvements. This year will be filled with highway system improvements for northern Arizona travelers, including the start of the latest Arizona Department of Transportation project expanding US 93 to four-lane divided highway between Wickenburg and Interstate 40. Crews will soon launch a $35.5 million project on nearly 4 miles of US 93 just north of Wikieup, between Carrow and Stephens, connecting two sections of highway that have already been divided. That will provide a continuous stretch of divided four-lane highway from milepost 108, about 15 miles south of I-40, and milepost 121 near…

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