Karen Hobbs, a former prosecutor for the La Paz County Attorney’s Office who was fired recently after she moved to run in the election for County Attorney, has been excluded from the ballot after a judge decided she had not gathered the necessary signatures. Hobbs needed 82 signatures from La Paz County voters to run as a candidate in the …
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Viewfinder: Volunteers and essential workers
“In times like this, where would we be without our volunteers and essential workers! St. Vincent de Paul and several amazing people not only prepared hot meals, including handing out fresh vegetables, but also hand delivered meals to shut-ins! We thank them all and I thought you might like to post this “feel good” story. ???? I have attached a …
Read More »A second person in La Paz County has died with complications of COVID-19
A second individual who tested positive for COVID-19 has died in La Paz County, according to authorities. The person who died was over the age of 80 and had direct, household contact with the previously announced fatal case in the County, according to the La Paz County Health Department on Monday. The person had been hospitalized and had underlying health …
Read More »Man arrested on Parker Strip for OUI after boat collision causes injury
A Menifee, CA man has been arrested on the Parker Strip for OUI after he struck another boat and caused head injuries to its operator that required transport to hospital. On Sunday afternoon, April 19th, at approximately 2:25 pm, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Colorado River Station Marine Enforcement Unit were dispatched to an injury accident just …
Read More »AWC to offer online summer classes
Arizona Western College will continue offering courses completely online during the upcoming summer semester. Students can begin registering now for summer classes. “We have made the decision that all of our courses for the summer semester will be offered online,” said Arizona Western College President Dr. Daniel Corr. “There will be no face-to-face classes conducted this summer. With all the …
Read More »CRIT Chairman calls for unity against coronavirus, says casino will not reopen May 1st
Chairman of the Colorado River Indian Tribes, Dennis Patch, called for unity against the coronavirus Wednesday, saying that CRIT’s order comes in “parallel” with the state of Arizona order, and that entities are more effective when they work together. In addition, BlueWater Resort & Casino will not reopen on May 1st, contrary to reports, according to Patch. Patch’s comments come …
Read More »BBB offers free course on small business coronavirus relief
Small business owners are currently inundated with an overload of financial relief options available to alleviate the detrimental impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. With this influx of crucial information, Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) finds it vital to help guide companies as they navigate potentially business-saving options. In collaboration with Journeyage, a personalized learning experience platform, …
Read More »Quartzsite teacher arrested on suspicion of sex with student under 15
A Quartzsite teacher has been arrested on suspicion of having a sexual relationship with a student under 15 years old, according to Quartzsite Police Chief William Ponce. An investigation on April 10th revealed that Garrett Sweetland, 24, and an unnamed minor were having a relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend, according to a release from the Quartzsite Police Department. Garrett is …
Read More »La Paz Regional Hospital offers telehealth during pandemic
La Paz Regional Hospital has developed a telehealth option for patients who do not want to visit a health provider in person, or who are quarantined during the current pandemic. Telehealth has emerged as a key solution for medicine worldwide in the last number of weeks. It allows people to book a virtual appointment using a device at home and …
Read More »First COVID-19 related death in La Paz County
A first person in La Paz County has died after being infected by the coronavirus. The La Paz County Health Department was notified yesterday of the fourth positive case in the County. This individual was from the Quartzsite service district area and was admitted to a local hospital. The individual later died. This person was over the age of 65 …
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