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BHC council continues support of area water safety

BULHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Council approved a contract amendment and extension last week that expands the city’s relationship with Water Rescue and Safety LLC (WRS) for public safety support along the Colorado River and community beaches. Police Chief Robert Trebes told the council that the partnership began in March, 2018 after a successful pilot program with another vendor, Contemporary Services Corporation. Trebes said city police boats made 191 waterway rescues and assists, 5 operating under the influence arrests, issued 133 citations and responded to 50 accidents in 2018 accidents. He said contract lifeguards made 2,826 contacts, performed 383…

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Contractors needed for housing rehab program

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City is seeking general contractors who have the appropriate licensing or who will subcontract with licensed contractors to complete housing rehabilitation projects for low-income homeowners who qualify through their Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Program. Projects may include replacing roofs, performing weatherization, electrical, plumbing, and other similar improvements.  The CDBG Program is a federally funded program, administered by Lake Havasu City. All contractors must be licensed and insured, in good standing with the Registrar of Contractors, have a valid City business license, and have an IRS Tax ID (EIN) and a DUNS Number. …

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Striping to Begin on Various City Roads

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman will begin striping recently chip sealed roads Saturday, June 26 through Wednesday, June 30, 2021, weather permitting. During this time there will be travel delays and reduced speeds due to lane restrictions. The City of Kingman urges motorists to pay extra attention while driving in and around work zones, maintenance vehicles, and encourages the importance of maintaining safe and smart driving habits during the construction season, and at all times, when operating a motor vehicle. Road striping: Sunshine Drive and Rock Road Burbank Street Bank Street (Airway Avenue to Townsend St.) North Stockton Hill…

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Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport Authority welcomes summer intern

BULLHEAD CITY – The sky is the limit for this year’s LBIA summer intern. In a highly competitive process, Victoria Omark secured the three-month opportunity to work closely with the Airport’s management team. “I’m very lucky,” Omark said. “Airport management is a hard area to get into because most jobs want you to have experience, but the majority of airport management internships require you to have a degree. I’m lucky LBIA offers students the ability to get hands-on experience.” The North Dakota University senior is working towards dual degrees in air traffic control and airport management. She earned her private…

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Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport Authority welcomes summer intern

BULLHEAD CITY – The sky is the limit for this year’s LBIA summer intern. In a highly competitive process, Victoria Omark secured the three-month opportunity to work closely with the Airport’s management team. “I’m very lucky,” Omark said. “Airport management is a hard area to get into because most jobs want you to have experience, but the majority of airport management internships require you to have a degree. I’m lucky LBIA offers students the ability to get hands-on experience.” The North Dakota University senior is working towards dual degrees in air traffic control and airport management. She earned her private…

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MCC Radiologic Technology graduate overcomes health issues, turns passion into purpose

MOHAVE COUNTY – Ashley Thimm has gone through a lot of obstacles in her life. She suffered the loss of a loved one and had many health issues. While attending River Valley High School she lost her mother and suffered a diabetic coma.  At a young age she was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, a chronic condition where the pancreas produces little to no insulin. She said her father found her unresponsive and if he hadn’t she probably would not be alive today. The doctors told her she was lucky to be alive and not suffer any brain damage from…

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