Drivers should expect delays The Arizona Department of Transportation advises motorists with travel plans on US 93 south of Wikieup to plan ahead and expect delays of up to 15 minutes on Thursday, Oct. 17.  North- and southbound lane closures are scheduled to occur from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., from south of Signal Road to south of the Burro Creek Bridge (mileposts 133 to 142).  The restrictions are necessary so crews can place a sealant over the existing asphalt, which helps to protect and extend the life of the highway pavement.  ADOT reminds motorists to use caution around construction personnel and equipment….

U.S. Air Force Airman Dmarco J. Rabon graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is a 2018 graduate of Paramount High School, Mohave Valley.

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Bureau of Land Management’s Lake Havasu Field Office invites the public to celebrate the 26th annual National Public Lands Day Saturday, October 26. Volunteers will participate in a variety of outdoor projects from 8 a.m. until noon at Take Off Point Recreation Area along Lake Havasu. In an effort to enhance communities and improve public lands, projects will include painting railings and fishing piers, kiosk repairs, power washing, weed removal and general clean up. Once the work is completed, volunteers are invited to stay and fish at the site. National Public Lands Day began in…

For some, a dog or cat will do just fine. But for others who are considering adopting something uniquely Arizona, say hello to your next family member: a captive Sonoran desert tortoise. “Many people don’t even consider opening up their homes to desert tortoises, but they make fantastic and personable pets,” said Tegan Wolf, Arizona Game and Fish Department Desert Tortoise Adoption Program coordinator. “It’s rewarding to hear stories from those who have adopted a captive tortoise and made them part of the family because they’re a unique alternative to traditional family pets. They offer many of the same life…