Category: Opinion

EDITOR’S NOTE: Mohave County Newspapers and The Standard firmly supports and encourages the use of mask and social distancing during the pandemic. Dear Editor, The science and the facts agree; masks do not work to control viruses. After months of universal mask-wearing in many parts of the country and the world, the virus is still spreading. Japan, Hong Kong, Israel, France, Peru, the Philippines, UK, Spain, Hawaii, Alabama, California, and Miami are just a few examples of places with prolific spread long after very strict mask mandates and high compliance were in place. We are told to listen to the…

EDITOR’S NOTE: Mohave County Newspapers and The Standard firmly supports and encourages the use of mask and social distancing during the pandemic. Dear Editor, The science and the facts agree; masks do not work to control viruses. After months of universal mask-wearing in many parts of the country and the world, the virus is still spreading. Japan, Hong Kong, Israel, France, Peru, the Philippines, UK, Spain, Hawaii, Alabama, California, and Miami are just a few examples of places with prolific spread long after very strict mask mandates and high compliance were in place. We are told to listen to the…

EDITOR’S NOTE: Mohave County Newspapers and The Standard firmly supports and encourages the use of mask and social distancing during the pandemic. Dear Editor, Tragically, here in our serene corner of Arizona, we are slapped in the face with actions reminiscent of the the old Soviet Union’s KGB or of Hitler’s Gestapo or of East Germany’s Stasi secret police. A single anonymous tip by some spineless cretin has shut down a stellar example of private enterprise in Golden Valley and Mohave County. The Great American Pizza Company has been, from day one, a shining example of entrepreneurial excellence in a…

EDITOR’S NOTE: Mohave County Newspapers and The Standard firmly supports and encourages the use of mask and social distancing during the pandemic. Dear Editor, Tragically, here in our serene corner of Arizona, we are slapped in the face with actions reminiscent of the the old Soviet Union’s KGB or of Hitler’s Gestapo or of East Germany’s Stasi secret police. A single anonymous tip by some spineless cretin has shut down a stellar example of private enterprise in Golden Valley and Mohave County. The Great American Pizza Company has been, from day one, a shining example of entrepreneurial excellence in a…

Dear Editor, It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Mohave County as the District 4 Supervisor.  Throughout my time in office, I have worked every day to do what is right for our county.  Among the ways I have endeavored to serve our area is by engaging with our state law-makers and convening county officials from across the state to share information about critical issues we face. As always, my goal is to fight for the interests of Mohave County and to make sure we are heard!  State legislation and policies can have a real impact on…

Dear Editor, It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Mohave County as the District 4 Supervisor.  Throughout my time in office, I have worked every day to do what is right for our county.  Among the ways I have endeavored to serve our area is by engaging with our state law-makers and convening county officials from across the state to share information about critical issues we face. As always, my goal is to fight for the interests of Mohave County and to make sure we are heard!  State legislation and policies can have a real impact on…