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Roxy’s Quilt and Sew adds sewing center

Roxy’s Quilt and Sew celebrate her newly added BERNINA Sewing Center in Fort Mohave last week with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce. The much-anticipated addition to the local business landscape did not disappoint as dozens of area quilters and local civic leaders perused the perfectly decorated rooms of quilts, class space, sewing machine displays and fabrics. Among those attending and picture are Chamber Ambassadors Carey Fearing, George Smith, Terri Sponder, Yvette Pursley, Jeanette McCartney, Jeanette Pigeon, Sam Schintzler, Janice Berkenheger, and Chamber Director JoElle Hurns. Owner of Roxy’s Quilt and Sew Roxy and her…

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November Kingman City Council meeting to continue “hybrid” Model

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is taking the necessary steps to continue to protect City Council members, its residents, and city team members to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community. The City of Kingman is conducting the Tuesday, November 17, formal City Council meeting with the continued hybrid model. This will allow the public to attend at a limited capacity, with the ability for in-person, public comment and still allow phone-in, and submitted written comments. Meeting policy, and public comment guidelines for all meetings are listed below: ·         City of Kingman government buildings require masks be worn inside. Per…

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Traffic signal work on Lake Havasu Ave

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Maintenance Services Division announces the traffic signal work on Lake Havasu Ave. southbound at Mesquite Ave. and southbound at McCulloch Blvd. Work is scheduled to occur between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Monday, November 16, subject to weather and other conditions. The work will require the southbound lanes to be closed. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes, allow themselves extra travel time, and follow all construction signage. Thank you for your assistance and as always, please exercise caution when driving through any construction area. Questions can be directed to the Maintenance…

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Traffic signal work on Lake Havasu Ave

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Maintenance Services Division announces the traffic signal work on Lake Havasu Ave. southbound at Mesquite Ave. and southbound at McCulloch Blvd. Work is scheduled to occur between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Monday, November 16, subject to weather and other conditions. The work will require the southbound lanes to be closed. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes, allow themselves extra travel time, and follow all construction signage. Thank you for your assistance and as always, please exercise caution when driving through any construction area. Questions can be directed to the Maintenance…

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Bail bondsman scam alert

MOHAVE COUNTY – It was reported to the Mohave County Superior Court Clerk’s Office that there are persons posing as bail bondsmen when they are not. The fake bondsman prepares a generic looking contract with no business name, address, or phone number, he/she then requests a down payment in cash. The scammer will even request to meet the client in a parking lot. Don’t be swindled! The Approved Bail Bondsman list is posted at www.mohavecourts.com. For further information contact the Clerk’s Office at 928-753-0713.

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Two arrested in LHC on separate drug charges

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City police separate drug busts this week. Police said David Obermeyer, 69, was arrested following a Tuesday search of his home in the 3000 block of Pepperwood Drive. Officers reportedly seized 7 ounces of methamphetamine from the residence. The other arrest occurred after officers spotted a subject in the 2900 block of Kiowa Avenue who was known to be named in warrants issued for his arrest. Police said the confiscated 3 ounces of meth from 53-year-old Kurt McCoy. Dave Hawkins

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