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Monsoon Madness saw over 100 racers in Kingman

KINGMAN, Ariz. – More than 132 racers competed

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KINGMAN, Ariz. – A young Lake Havasu City

Republican Andy Biggs campaigned in Kingman Saturday 

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Several Republican and local politicians

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Bud Mickel performs for Summer Concert Series

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Sounds of Kingman will be

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Life’s adverse situations can be praiseworthy

Several years ago, I dropped something on the

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MCC Foundation announces recipients of first annual Alumni Vision Award

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave Community College Foundation will award three Mohave County residents with the MCC Alumni Vision Award during the college commencement ceremonies on May 14.  Lake Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy, Stephanie Angle (Kingman) and Brian Williamson (Bullhead City) will be honored with the Vision award.   This is the first year the foundation is presenting the award, which was also planned to coincide with the MCC 50th anniversary celebration and commencement ceremonies.  It acknowledges MCC alumni who have worked, or are working to help improve their local communities.    “The 50th Anniversary Alumni Vision Award is awesome because this is the first award of its…

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Message to Golden Valley residents regarding lack of water service

GOLDEN VALLEY, AZ (May 11, 2021) – The following is a special message to Golden Valley residents from Mike Garmon, Engineer with the County: “Hello. I’m an engineer for the County water department. I’m making this post for the purpose of trying to provide some detailed information, clearing up some possible confusion and maybe answering some questions as best I can. First, the most important question is: when will water service be restored? If you are currently without water service it’s because you live in an area that has a connection served by our booster station. This area is roughly…

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Message to Golden Valley residents regarding lack of water service

GOLDEN VALLEY, AZ (May 11, 2021) – The following is a special message to Golden Valley residents from Mike Garmon, Engineer with the County: “Hello. I’m an engineer for the County water department. I’m making this post for the purpose of trying to provide some detailed information, clearing up some possible confusion and maybe answering some questions as best I can. First, the most important question is: when will water service be restored? If you are currently without water service it’s because you live in an area that has a connection served by our booster station. This area is roughly…

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Bullhead City announces council vacancy

BULLHEAD CITY – A 17-month partial term on the Bullhead City Council became available upon the resignation of former Councilman Mark R. Clark when he accepted the position of Utilities Director with the City.  The term will begin in June 2021 and expire in November 2022. Applications to serve on the City Council for the partial term are available from the Bullhead City Clerk’s Office, and posted on the city’s website, www.bullheadcity.com. To qualify for this appointment, an applicant must be 18 years of age, have resided in the City for at least one year prior to the appointment, be…

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CRUHSD school board selects three finalists for next superintendent

BULLHEAD CITY – Members of the Colorado River Union High School District have unanimously selected three finalists to be the district’s next superintendent.  One candidate is internal, one is external, and one previously served as a CRUHSD superintendent. The three are CRUHSD’s career-technical education (CTE) and college and career readiness (CCR) director Gina Covert, Sacaton Elementary School District superintendent Dr. Cherryl Paul, and former CRUHSD superintendent Monte Silk.  All three have strong Arizona ties. Board members have tentatively scheduled an open forum for community members and educators the last week in May, after the school year concludes.  Additional details will…

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Nominations being accepted for BHC Chamber’s annual awards

BULLHEAD CITY – Everyone knows someone who has gone out of their way to make Lake Havasu City a better place to live, work and play and now is the time to nominate them for one of the Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards. Nomination forms have been distributed to Chamber members and are now available to the general public. Deadline to return nominations is noon, Friday, May 28, 2021. Categories are (* indicates the award does not require chamber membership): Ambassador of the Year Whelan Leadership Award* Community Development and Improvement* Chamber Volunteer of the Year Chamber…

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