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Bullhead City celebrates 35-year milestone

Happy birthday Bullhead City! The Colorado River community that was incorporated on August 28, 1984 is celebrating its 35-year milestone. “We tried incorporation three times and it failed the first two times and it wasn’t until the third time that it passed (by voters),” said Mayor Tom Brady, who moved to Bullhead City in 1982. “I remember when I first got here we had one traffic light in town and that was at Highway 95 and Hancock.” City Manager Toby Cotter told Council members during their meeting last week that cake and ice cream would be provided in the lobby…

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Bullhead City seeking transit commissioners

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on the Bullhead Area Transit System Commission (“BATS”). The BATS Commission makes recommendations to the Bullhead City Council regarding the development and maintenance of a public transportation system for the city. The BATS Commission meets quarterly on the first Monday of February, May, August, and November; and holds special meetings as required. Two seats on the BATS Commission are currently available. The positions would begin on October 1, and expire on September 30, 2021. To be eligible, applicants should have a general understanding of the city’s and…

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Public outreach meeting slated to discuss BHC transit system

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead Area Transit System has announced there will be a Public Outreach Meeting on Thursday, August 29, in the Bullhead City Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m. Bullhead Area Transit System is currently working on a project with ADOT and CivTech, a designated consultant, to complete a transit planning study aimed at selecting a site for a future transit operations and maintenance facility. This public outreach meeting will give local residents an opportunity to hear about the potential sites being considered and share input on the project. Anyone seeking more information regarding the public outreach meeting or information…

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Sheriff Schuster to seek re-election

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County’s top law enforcement officer says he has momentum at his back and that he wants to ride a wave of accomplishment and positive energy to a second term in office. Doug Schuster is officially launching his bid for re-election three years after earning his first term as Sheriff. “When I first ran it was with a singular thought in mind and that was to correct the deficiencies that I had witnessed over the many years that I worked for the sheriff’s office. The key for me is am I making a difference and am I…

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LHCPD Police Explorer program receives donation

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department Explorer Program has received a generous $1,000 donation. The check, presented by Myles Nelson on behalf of the Lake Havasu Association of Realtors, was presented to Officer Mike Thornhill and School Resource Officer Dwain Fernandez, who also serve as Advisors for the LHCPD Police Explorers.   Exploring is a career education program for young men and women who are at least 14 (and completed the eighth grade) and not yet 21 years old through Learning for Life, a division of the Boy Scouts of America. Law Enforcement Exploring provides career-oriented experiences;…

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