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Veterans Resource Fair May 3

KINGMAN – Are you a veteran seeking support, resources, or just looking to connect with your community? Join other veterans for the Veterans Resource Fair at the Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd., on Friday, May 3. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with opening ceremonies at 9:45 a.m. and the fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organized by the Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council and the Kingman Elks, this event aims to provide comprehensive resource assistance to veterans and their families. Whether you need information on healthcare, employment opportunities, housing assistance, or simply want to engage with fellow veterans,…

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Local Workforce Development Board meets

Workforce Development Consultant, David Shinder, presents a PowerPoint presentation to guide discussion with business owners to support the development of the four-year local plan. Photo by Becky Foster KINGMAN – On Thursday, April 11 the Mohave/La Paz County LWDB (Local Workforce Development Board) met with about 20 businessowners and agency heads to get input for updating its four-year plan and programs. The plan is required by the WIFO (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act).  The programs are funded by the federal government. A PowerPoint presentation was used by David Shinder, Workforce Development Consultant, to provide guidance for discussion on current and projected…

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Route 66 Bike Week April 25 – 28

MOHAVE COUNTY – Join the community once again, as they pay a two (and three) wheel tribute to the Mother Road! Route 66 Bike Week stretches from Needles, CA to Seligman, AZ, providing over 300 miles (round trip) of fun, adventure and nostalgia. Follow along in the footsteps of the filming locations from the iconic movie Easy Rider. Participate in our Route 66 Scavenger Hunt including many free raffles and a cash prize. Head back to “Rally Central” (Saddle Sore Ranch) as often as you’d like for live music, contests, games, shenanigans, vendors, bike shows, rat rods, optional onsite camping,…

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letter to the editor

Big thank you for car wash fundraiser

Dear Editor, 4-H Cactus Critters Club would like to “Thank” Taco Bell on Stockton Hill Road, and Krystal Peterson Burge of Desert De Oro Foods, for letting us use your business facility for our car wash fundraiser. We also appreciate everyone who stopped by on Saturday, April 13, to support us with your donation. The money raised from our fundraiser will help our youth members with educational programs, services projects, summer camp fees and county fair exhibits. Ashlyn, Fundraiser committee youth Mohave County 4-H Cactus Critters Club 

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Cell tower, video to monitor roads approved

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A rezoning development plan for Lake Havasu’s Heat hotel will be in the works. The city council team passed a motion for the hotel’s outdoor patio bar to be converted into eight new guest suites. Havasu will be entering an agreement with TowerCom XI-B for the placement for a new 100-foot cellular tower that will be located at 2330 McCulloch Blvd. N, and 1867 Walnut Dr. Board members also passed a plan with transportation company, Iteris. The company will be installing video detection systems which will be intended for road safety and accident prevention.  Phaedra Veronique

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