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Prop 415 mailed ballots going out today

BULLHEAD CITY – All active voters registered in Bullhead City will receive a ballot in the mail for Proposition 415. Ballots will be mailed today, October 9. Voters can expect to receive the ballots around October 10 through 14. To replace a spoiled or missing ballot, update your mailing address, or to inquire about the status of your voter registration, please contact the Mohave County Recorder’s Office at 928-753-0767. The Ballot Drop Off/Replacement Center will be open on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. located at the Mohave County Library, 1170 East Hancock Road,…

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Burn ban, wind advisory issues for Colorado River area

BULLHEAD CITY – Due to anticipated gusty north winds and critical fire weather conditions- Bullhead City Fire Marshal Jim Dykens has implemented a No Burn Ban beginning today, Oct. 9, through Friday, Oct. 11, ending at 8 a.m. The National Weather Service advised: gusty north winds of 35 to 45 mph will spread across the region Wednesday afternoon through Thursday. Strongest winds will be along and near the Colorado River Valley, where wind gusts to 50 to 60 mph will be possible Wednesday night through Friday morning. These conditions can create hazardous driving and boating conditions and critical fire weather…

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MRF hosts Paul Gosar, Regina Cobb

KINGMAN – The public is invited to the Mohave Republican Forum (MRF)  meeting on tonight, October 9, at 5:30 p.m. with Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ District 2) and Arizona House Representative Regina Cobb (AZ District 5), who will be speaking and answering questions. MRF meetings are held at Golden Corral, 3580 Stockton Hill Rd. There is an admission charge of $2 per person to assist with the meeting costs. An early bird special price is available for those arriving and paying for their meals prior to 4 p.m. For reservations, which are requested and helpful or for further information, please…

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Kingman Fire Department’s Fire Chief, Jake Rhoades named Arizona Fire Chief’s Association’s Treasurer

During the Arizona Fire Chief’s Association’s annual President’s Forum in Tucson, Kingman Fire Department Fire Chief Jake Rhoades was named the new Treasurer. AFCA President Scott Freitag states, “Jake has shown true dedication and leadership as the Chair of the AFCA’s Fire Service Mutual Aid Committee, and has been an active member of the association during his tenure here in Arizona.” Freitag adds, “He is recognized for his fiscal knowledge through the work he has done as the fire chief of Kingman as well as his vast prior experience. To that end, the AFCA Board of Directors felt that he…

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Temporary closure of McCulloch Boulevard for Big Boys Toys event

LAKE HAVASU CITY – On Saturday, October 5, McCulloch Boulevard is closed from Mulberry Avenue to Smoketree Avenue from 5:00a.m. until 9:00 p.m. for the Big Boys Toys event. The hours of operation are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please exercise additional caution when traveling in these areas and pay special attention to all signage, markings, volunteers and law enforcement. For more information, please email the event coordinator at info@maddog.net .

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