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Be safe when heating your home

Pam Wanner7 years ago3 mins

It’s time to think about turning your heat back on. Because heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires, the American Red Cross reminds everyone to be cautious when using heating sources, as well to test their smoke alarms and practice their escape plan in case of a fire. HEAT YOUR HOME SAFELY 1. All heating equipment needs at least three feet of space. Keep away children, pets and things that can burn, such as paper, matches, bedding, furniture, clothing, carpets and rugs. 2. If you must use a space heater, look for a model that shuts off automatically if the…

County conducting elections by mail

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – More than 60,000 ballots have been mailed to registered voters in Mohave County who are urged to return them as soon as possible to ensure they are counted in the Nov. 5 election. County Recorder Kristi Blair said 40,769 ballots were mailed to Kingman Unified School District (KUSD) voters who are deciding a bond proposal while 22,800 ballots were mailed to Bullhead City voters who are deciding the water utility question known as Proposition 415. Voting and other instructions are included in the mailings to each voter. It is recommended that the ballots be returned in the…

Hazardous waste collection day is Nov. 2

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Fire Department and Mohave County Environmental Quality are hosting a Free Residential Household Hazardous Waste event on Saturday, November 2, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at the Motor Vehicle Division located at 1325 Alonas Way, Bullhead City. All residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to remove unwanted hazardous items from your home, as this event is only offered twice yearly. Staff at the event will be offering convenient drive-through disposal so residents will not have to leave their vehicles. Items that will not be accepted…

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Radio-controlled seaplane racing, paddlefest, holiday channel swim amongst LHC fall events

Pam Wanner7 years ago4 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu’s sparkling blue-green waters have drawn millions of boaters, paddlers, anglers and sightseers to its sandy shores. But another major draw for both visitors and Lake Havasu City’s 55,000 residents is the wide variety of exciting special events held in the fall. November, for instance, will be a month to remember when radio-controlled seaplanes take to the skies; one of the largest boat shows in the Southwest will display sand, water and recreational vehicles from 145 exhibitors; and paddlers will compete in canoes, kayaks and whatever other human-powered craft floats their boat. “We have a…

Drainage study meeting open to the public

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman will host a Kingman Area Drainage Master Study (KADMS) public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 310 N. Fourth St. This meeting will provide an overview of the KADMS, identify citizen drainage issues, and provide information on the current city drainage conditions. All public input is welcome and will be considered as the study is finalized.

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Vote ‘No’ on school bond

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 mins

Dear Editor: In his letter to the editor ”Vote ‘no’ on school bond issue” (The Standard Oct 23, 2019) Larry Kersich makes a good argument for voting against the school bond. I would like to expand upon his letter by questioning a tax (this Bond IS a tax) that “Provides additional classroom space by renovating and reopening Palo Christi as a permanent home for our preschool and teacher training/development center.” Keyword: Preschool. Why are the property taxpayers being asked to fund a public preschool? I did a quick check of preschools in the Kingman area and found nine privately operated…

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Be safe when heating your home

County conducting elections by mail

Hazardous waste collection day is Nov. 2

Radio-controlled seaplane racing, paddlefest, holiday channel swim amongst LHC fall events

Drainage study meeting open to the public

Vote ‘No’ on school bond

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