September, 2019 - The Standard Newspaper

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Routine traffic stops turns into SWAT deployment

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – What began as a routine traffic stop attempt escalated to a SWAT team incident in Lake Havasu City on Friday, August 30. Police tried to pull over a Chevrolet Cruz in the 1400 block of McCulloch Boulevard shortly after 2:00 p.m. “The driver of the vehicle failed to yield to the officer’s lights and sirens and led officers on a short pursuit before ultimately stopping at a business in the 20 block of Lake Havasu Avenue,” said Lieutenant Kirk Cesena. He said the driver later identified as 34-year old Alexander Romero of California refused to obey…

Fall Fun Fair committee meeting set

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Parks and Recreation Department invites all groups and persons interested in hosting a game booth at the Fall Fun Fair to attend one of the scheduled committee meetings on Thursday, September 5, at either 10:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m., at the Aquatic Center in Room 153/154, located at 100 Park Avenue. The Fall Fun Fair is a community fundraising event benefiting non-profits, PTAs, PTOs and service groups. Come out and raise funds, show support, and bring awareness about your group or club to the community. This year’s Fall Fun Fair is on…

Community News

Grand Canyon National Park North Rim Traffic Detours

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

Grand Canyon, AZ– Pipe installation of the Grand Canyon North Rim waterline will result in the closure of the Lodge entry road by the Grand Canyon North Rim Visitor Center Sept. 3 to 26, 2019. Expect commercial traffic detours to the Grand Canyon North Rim Lodge and decreased parking opportunities. Detours will be clearly marked and flagmen will be present to direct traffic during the daily work hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. All traffic will need to use the Lodge and Visitor Center Parking Lot. Grand Canyon North Rim Lodge will provide porter assistance for luggage. …

Speed limit change on Cherry Tree Boulevard

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – In a continued effort to provide more uniformed traffic flows on Boulevard and Avenue corridors in accordance with the 2005 Small Area Transportation Plan, the current 25 mph speed limit on Cherry Tree Boulevard, between McCulloch Boulevard and Cherry Tree Place, will be increased to 35 mph, effective Wednesday, September 4. This change comes as a result of a recent engineering review of both crash and speed data in the area. For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at 928-855-3377.

Opinion

Stay cool this time of year

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

Dear Editor, Yes, there actually is life beyond politics. We can complain about the weather, the cost of food, and the endless problems trying to find a number on the thermostat that makes everyone happy. I believe that the thermostat setting can cause as much riff in a household, as finances. Women are usually too warm, especially as we have aged. Whereas men will often walk around in socks and a robe while asking, “Why is it so darn cold in here?” The weather seems to become more important every day. I know it is for me because I am…

Kino Avenue Waterline Project Update -New closure in effect this week-

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The Roosevelt intersection will be closed starting the morning of September 3, through 5 p.m. September 5. The project to install a new water transmission main on Kino Ave., between Arizona Street to the Mohave Wash, started August 12. Portions of Kino Ave. will be closed throughout the project, and detours will be in place for street closures. The contractor, Freiday Construction, is working with residents in the area regarding notification, but no water service delays or disruptions are scheduled to take place. This project is the continuation of a multi-phased project to improve water delivery to city…

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Month: September 2019

Routine traffic stops turns into SWAT deployment

Fall Fun Fair committee meeting set

Grand Canyon National Park North Rim Traffic Detours

Speed limit change on Cherry Tree Boulevard

Stay cool this time of year

Kino Avenue Waterline Project Update -New closure in effect this week-

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