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Public safety, dumping is a focal point for citizens

MOHAVE COUNTY – A meeting for the Mohave County Board of Supervisors was held on Dec 2. During the meeting three separate issues pertaining to safety and resident welfare were addressed. Amanda Kaufman of Kingman raised concerns about the safety of public roads during the inclement weather. Kaufman spoke about the recent difficulties of the Pine Lake community of the Hualapai Mountains. Kaufman mentioned years of snow and ice storms and drivers struggling to drive safely. Kaufman stated that she witnessed tailgating, loss of motor control, a near accident, and an actual accident, all caused by the icy conditions. “Had…

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Asphalt pavement repair at Oro Grande Blvd Wednesday

LAKE HAVASU CITY – To fix the failed pavement section at Oro Grande Boulevard, caused by a water main break, the Lake Havasu City Maintenance Services Division is closing Oro Grande Boulevard in both directions from Yattahhey Drive to Osage Drive. Work is scheduled to occur between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Wednesday December 4, subject to weather and other conditions. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes, allow themselves extra travel time and follow all construction signage. For more information, please contact Lake Havasu City Public Works Department at 928-855-3377.

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Thunder-Rode Motorcycle Accessories hosts Second Annual Togs for Tots Event

KINGMAN – —Thunder-Rode Motorcycle Accessories is once again a drop-off location for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.  The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to underprivileged children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. The Toys for Tots campaign delivers a message of hope.  The goal is to motivate children, through the kindness of a new Christmas gift, to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders.  The objectives…

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River Riders Annual Charitable Toy Run is Sunday

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Annual River Riders Toy Run is hitting the road this Sunday, December 1, from Parker to Lake Havasu City at approximately 12:30 p.m. This charitable ride, which brings thousands of toys to children in need in Lake Havasu City, follows the same route as previous years – traveling on residential streets throughout the city. The ride, expected to bring more than 2,000 toy-toting bikers to the area, means various streets within the city are closed to normal traffic during the procession, including McCulloch Boulevard South, Acoma Boulevard, Mesquite Avenue, Swanson Avenue, as well as Jamaica…

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Students participate in America Recycling Contest

Dear Editor, On Thursday, November 21, City of Kingman Mayor Jen Miles and the Kingman Clean City Commission Chairperson Clarence C. Russell awarded certificates and prizes to the winning students of the 2019 American Recycles Day Poster and Poem/Essay Contest at the Kingman Council Chamber. The Kingman Clean City Commission thanks the nine local schools and clubs participating from 29 teachers, with 672 entries for judging from pre-schoolers to sixth graders. The commission also recognized these teachers who encouraged their students to learn about recycling by submitting a poster or an essay/poem entry: From KAOL Primary: Andrade, Brann, Delgado, Frisby,…

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