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Davis Camp upgrades approved

BULLHEAD CITY – Additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures approved during Monday’s Mohave County Board of Supervisors meeting in Kingman. Supervisor Hildy Angius gained swift approval for proposed allocations to improve the county-owned and operated Davis Camp Park on the north end of Bullhead City. Angius is committing more than $2.1 million of the $8 million in ARPA funds allotted to District 2 for the park that sometimes hosts 28,000 people during peak summertime visitation. “I’m glad that we’re going to be addressing some of these issues that have been plaguing Davis Camp for many years,” Angius said. $1.86 million is earmarked for a range of…

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Statewide Bashas’ hiring event

MOHAVE COUNTY – Bashas’ family of stores is holding pop-up hiring events across the state of Arizona this Saturday Sept. 18 at every one of its 114 grocery stores and distribution centers. The grocer aims to fill more than 850 full-time and part-time positions. All events will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at every store and distribution center. Every location will have a welcome table with signage and a table for on-the-spot interviews so managers can hire job applicants immediately. Job applicants are encouraged to visit the location they would like to work. Anyone seeking delivery driver…

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MCC welding building unveiled with ribbon-cutting

BULLHEAD CITY – Current and future welding students on the Mohave Community College Bullhead campus now get to enjoy their new building. Friday a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to show the new 2,000 square-foot multipurpose space which provides instructional and lab space. Students now have access to 12 welding booths and other outside workspaces in the adjoining yard. MCC Governing Board President, Julie Bare, welcomed everyone in attendance and introduced Bullhead welding faculty and those who worked to make the new building a reality. In 2019, the legislature authorized a one-time funding of $14.2 million to Arizona’s rural community…

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Cost of Living Index Quarterly Update

BULLHEAD CITY – The second quarter of 2021 Cost-of-Living Index (COLI) Quarterly Data report has been released and Bullhead City continues to be the most affordable city in Arizona. Bullhead City was ranked against five other participating Arizona cities and had an overall composite index of 91.6 percent. This report represents the average prices submitted by the 258 participating urban areas nationwide. “Bullhead City continues to grow at a rapid pace because of its affordability,” said City Manager Toby Cotter. “Housing is 61% cheaper than Los Angeles, CA and 32% less than Riverside, CA. Also, groceries are 25% less and…

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Cost of Living Index Quarterly Update

BULLHEAD CITY – The second quarter of 2021 Cost-of-Living Index (COLI) Quarterly Data report has been released and Bullhead City continues to be the most affordable city in Arizona. Bullhead City was ranked against five other participating Arizona cities and had an overall composite index of 91.6 percent. This report represents the average prices submitted by the 258 participating urban areas nationwide. “Bullhead City continues to grow at a rapid pace because of its affordability,” said City Manager Toby Cotter. “Housing is 61% cheaper than Los Angeles, CA and 32% less than Riverside, CA. Also, groceries are 25% less and…

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Cost of Living Index Quarterly Update

BULLHEAD CITY – The second quarter of 2021 Cost-of-Living Index (COLI) Quarterly Data report has been released and Bullhead City continues to be the most affordable city in Arizona. Bullhead City was ranked against five other participating Arizona cities and had an overall composite index of 91.6 percent. This report represents the average prices submitted by the 258 participating urban areas nationwide. “Bullhead City continues to grow at a rapid pace because of its affordability,” said City Manager Toby Cotter. “Housing is 61% cheaper than Los Angeles, CA and 32% less than Riverside, CA. Also, groceries are 25% less and…

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