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LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – Fire heavily damaged

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KINGMAN, Ariz. – First Friday on Beale Street

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BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – The National Weather Service

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State offers assistance grant to restaurants, bars

Last week Governor Doug Ducey issued an Executive Order aimed to help struggling restaurants and bars navigate and survive the COVID-19 pandemic. “Restaurants and bars have been one of the hardest hit industries when it comes to mitigating the pandemic,” Supervisor Buster Johnson stated. The new measures Governor Ducey put into place last week included easing red tape on outdoor dining and increasing opportunities for safer dining experiences. “The order makes it easier for restaurants to expand outdoor dining spaces.  I want to thank the Governor for listening to the needs of businesses during these unprecedented times while at the…

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State to auction off land

BULLHEAD CITY – The Arizona State Land Department is putting about 270 acres in the heart of Bullhead City on the auction block. The agency has been pre-registering bidders for the parcel bounded by Highway 95, Marina Boulevard, and Lakeside and Riverview Drive. The property will not be sold unless a qualified minimum bid of $1.52 million is offered. The auction on the steps of the Mohave County courthouse in Kingman is scheduled at 1p.m. on Dec. 17. Dave Hawkins

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Frozen Yogurt Island: A decade of deliciousness

KINGMAN – In a time when many small business owners wonder how the economy will handle the transition of leadership in this country and a pandemic, some are still are bracing for impact while relishing the glory of their success. Nancy Villanueva opened the doors to Frozen Yogurt Island at 3880 Stockton Hill Road on Dec. 6, 2010. She’s since enjoyed astounding success while helping the community. The 1985 Kingman High School graduate was born and raised in Kingman. She moved to Las Vegas right after high school, worked for Station Casino restaurants for 18 years, got married to her…

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Frozen Yogurt Island: A decade of deliciousness

KINGMAN – In a time when many small business owners wonder how the economy will handle the transition of leadership in this country and a pandemic, some are still are bracing for impact while relishing the glory of their success. Nancy Villanueva opened the doors to Frozen Yogurt Island at 3880 Stockton Hill Road on Dec. 6, 2010. She’s since enjoyed astounding success while helping the community. The 1985 Kingman High School graduate was born and raised in Kingman. She moved to Las Vegas right after high school, worked for Station Casino restaurants for 18 years, got married to her…

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Bullhead City receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

BULLHEAD CITY  -The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the City of Bullhead City’s Finance Department a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting due to the City’s comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. “I’m very proud of our Finance staff to once again win this prestigious award,” City Manager Toby Cotter said….

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Pizazz Rents & Events re-opens in BHC

The Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce helped commemorate the re-opening of Pizazz Rents & Events in Bullhead City this week. Owner Cindy Corral has been instrumental in event planning in the tristate for 30 years. Cindy specializes in parties, weddings, meetings and trade shows. Among those attending and pictured are Corral, City Council Member Annette Wegmann, Chamber Ambassadors, Board Members and staff including JoElle Hurns, George Smith, Carey Fearing, John Hassett, Ellen Brown, Tristan Johnson, Jeanette McCartney and Laughlin Chamber staff members Claudia Lambert, Val Gabaldon. The business is located at 996 Marina Blvd, Bullhead City, AZ 86442 and is…

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