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KRMC CEO commits to continuing patient visitation

Ron Martin5 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) CEO, Will McConnell, has expressed a commitment to continue allowing visitation for hospitalized patients – despite the surge of COVID-19 cases in our community. During the COVID lockdown last spring, KRMC closed to all visitors. In August, the hospital resumed a limited visitation policy with specific safety protocols. Now, KRMC will continue visitation amid an increase in cases. “We recognize that the support of loved ones is a critical part of healthcare and healing. Because of this, we will never return to zero visitation at KRMC,” stated McConnell. “Since we reinstated visitation, we…

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Heroin dealer takes plea agreement

Ron Martin5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A Peoria woman who allegedly sold large quantities of heroin and counterfeit pills throughout Lake Havasu City will go to the Arizona Department of Corrections under terms of a plea agreement entered Tuesday. Summer Parkerson, 34, faces a 3–5-year prison term in the deal convicting her of possession of narcotic drugs for sale. An identical count and other drug related charges are dismissed in the agreement. Judge Doug Camacho scheduled a Jan. 28 sentencing hearing. A press release issued by the Lake Havasu City police department said Parkerson had been the subject of a drug dealing…

Garibaldi graciousness helps those in need

Pam Wanner5 years ago3 mins

KINGMAN – Luigi Garibaldi has been at it for years. Head chef and owner of Garibaldi’s restaurant on Andy Devine Avenue was joined by his small staff to cook and serve Christmas Eve meals to the homeless and needy Thursday. The crew set a goal to give out 200 meals from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. About 120 meals were handed out and the mission to help was accomplished. “We wanted to make sure families and children didn’t miss out on anything,” Garibaldi said. “I’m a Christian and always wanted to give back for what I’ve gotten. I’ve got my…

Kirby Family and KRMC combine efforts to help the community

Ron Martin5 years ago3 mins

KINGMAN – The community comes out to help the community during the holidays again. The Kirby family (in a partnership with the Kingman Regional Medical Center Foundation) and nearly 100 volunteers from throughout the Kingman area helped feed the hungry, lonely or anyone who needed a bite to eat on Christmas Day. On Thanksgiving Day, John Kirby, working with the KRMC kitchen staff, prepared nearly 200 meals pre-cooked and prepackaged meals for an assortment of residents and families in the Kingman area including Golden Valley and Dolan Springs. More than 70 volunteers consisting of individuals, couples and families carted as…

Kirby Family and KRMC combine efforts to help the community

Ron Martin5 years ago3 mins

KINGMAN – The community comes out to help the community during the holidays again. The Kirby family (in a partnership with the Kingman Regional Medical Center Foundation) and nearly 100 volunteers from throughout the Kingman area helped feed the hungry, lonely or anyone who needed a bite to eat on Christmas Day. On Thanksgiving Day, John Kirby, working with the KRMC kitchen staff, prepared nearly 200 meals pre-cooked and prepackaged meals for an assortment of residents and families in the Kingman area including Golden Valley and Dolan Springs. More than 70 volunteers consisting of individuals, couples and families carted as…

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Ex-con going back to prison on drug charges

Pam Wanner5 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – An ex-con residing in Golden Valley is being sent back to the Arizona Department of Corrections for his admitted involvement in sale of methamphetamine. Mohave County Judge Billy Sipe ordered a 15-year prison term Tuesday for John Holcomb, 57. Holcomb is one of roughly two dozen defendants indicted for their alleged involvement in two Kingman-based Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTO’s) that were the focus of the multi-agency Operation King Crimson investigation. Judge Sipe called Holcomb’s a very serious conspiracy case connected to a large-scale methamphetamine distribution ring. Sipe noted that Holcomb once purchased 2.5-pounds of methamphetamine for $11,200 and…

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KRMC CEO commits to continuing patient visitation

Heroin dealer takes plea agreement

Garibaldi graciousness helps those in need

Kirby Family and KRMC combine efforts to help the community

Kirby Family and KRMC combine efforts to help the community

Ex-con going back to prison on drug charges

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