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Parents and those seeking information about affordable higher education are encouraged to attend the Parent College Prep Boot Camp on Tuesday, October 8. “If you attend this free community event you’ll get valuable information that could save you tens of thousands of dollars in university tuition,” said Colorado River Schools CTE & Counseling Director Gina Covert, who is organizing the event.  Attendees will receive assistance filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), as well as college applications from Mohave Community College, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, Grand Canyon University and many more.   The FAFSA is required…

KINGMAN – On Thursday, Sept. 26, associates from the Kingman Staples store delivered 52 cases of bottled water to the Kingman Police Department (KPD). In July Staples hosted a block party and raised funds through donations that were used to purchase and provide water to KPD. The water will be used to support department personnel during community events and extended police operations. A special acknowledgement of appreciation goes to Staples Store Manager, Chanell Tuckett. From left to right Chief Bob DeVries, Ofc. Reyes Lerma, Staples Associates Christine Jackson and Krystal DiRossa and Deputy Police Chief Rusty Cooper – not pictured…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Fire Department has recognized the Lake Havasu Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) on the installation of their 500th residential Knox box. The residential Knox box is a secure system that offers emergency access to a home for residents that are unable to open the door for responders. The availability of emergency access provides peace of mind and prevents the unnecessary damage that occurs when forcible entry is made. The Lake Havasu City Fire Department provides the boxes free of charge to residents that are elderly, live alone, or have reduced mobility. Installation and…

BULLHEAD CITY – Storm-related outages affected over 5,700 Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) members in Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, and Mohave Valley Monday afternoon, Sept. 23. MEC became aware of the first of the outages at 1:41 p.m. and crews immediately responded. Power to over 1,600 members was restored by 2:44 p.m. and to approximately 400 more at 3:26 p.m. As storms and high wind continued to impact the area, a probable microburst caused a pole to fall, and a power outage for an additional 3,700 members in Fort Mohave and Mohave Valley at 4:08 p.m. Power was restored safely to…