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SueAnn Mello appointed to the State Board of Investment

PHOENIX, AZ – Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee announced the appointment of Mohave County Treasurer SueAnn Mello to the State Board of Investment. Treasurer SueAnn Mello has devoted her career to public service in her community. Prior to her election in 2023 as Mohave County Treasurer, SueAnn served as a staff member at the Mohave County Treasurer’s Office for over 16 years. “I am proud to appoint Mohave County Treasurer SueAnn Mello to the Arizona Board of Investment. Treasurer Mello has shown an exemplary commitment to public service and her experience managing local public funds will bring an important voice to the…

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Annual book sale slated

KINGMAN – The Friends of the Mohave County Library–Kingman will be holding their book sale Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18.  Proceeds will benefit the local Kingman Library. The sale will be held at the Mohave County Library, 3269 N. Burbank St., in the program room. It is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. each day. Members of Friends of the Mohave County Library will receive a 10% discount on Friday and a 20% discount on Saturday. Non-members may join upon entry. A free-item table will be available. Cash and credit/debit cards will be accepted. There will be…

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Jail property arsonist freed after plea deal

KINGMAN – A man who set fire to a maintenance facility building on the Mohave County Adult Detention Center campus in Kingman was released from custody following a two-month jail stay on Tuesday, April 24. His same day release from the Detention Center was a condition of the plea agreement that John Williamson, 57, entered before Judge Billy Sipe. Williamson pleaded guilty to an attempted jail destruction related charge while arson and criminal trespass counts are dismissed. Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) reports reveal Williamson requested and received a ride from a deputy to a downtown Kingman truck stop on…

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Historical Society representative speaks at Rotary

Speaking at Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s April 19 meeting was Leah Stagg, Curator and soon-to-be Director of Mohave County Historical Society upon the retirement of Shannon  Rossiter this summer. Among the upcoming projects of the historical society is the restoration of Kingman’s old jail whose doors were locked in 1968. The society is currently seeking financial assistance and volunteers with a construction background for the project. Speaking on area museums, Stagg noted the best artifacts are those that can be touched and enhanced by technology through QR codes. Mohave Museum of History and Arts has an artifact table that…

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Free residential household hazardous waste event

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Republic Services will be hosting a Free Residential Household Hazardous Waste event on Saturday, April 20, from 8 a.m. to noon. The event will take place at Fire Station Two, located at 2065 N Kiowa Blvd. Please access Fire Station Two by utilizing College Dr., signs will be posted in the vicinity to assist residents with drop off. We would like to encourage all residents to take advantage of this opportunity to dispose of hazardous items from your home. For additional details, please go to Lake Havasu City’s website at www.lhcaz.gov or contact Republic Services at (928) 855-9441.

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