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UniSource Electric Rates rising

New electric rates for UniSource Energy Services customers will take effect Feb. 1 to help cover rising costs and support ongoing investments in safe, reliable service. The average monthly bills of typical residential customers on UniSource’s Basic pricing plan are expected to increase by $13.68 under the new rates, approved Jan. 17 by the Arizona Corporation Commission. Bill impacts will vary with usage and are likely to be higher during hot weather, when customers typically use more energy, and lower in cooler months. UniSource can help customers mitigate the impact through energy efficiency programs, rebates and advice available on uesaz.com….

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Second bridge feasibility study open house

LAKE HAVASU CITY – On Monday, January 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Michael Baker International and Lake Havasu City invite the public to an open house to share information and gain feedback on the Lake Havasu City Second Bridge Feasibility Study objectives, tasks, and schedule. The meeting is held at the Lake Havasu City Community Center, located at 100 Park Avenue.  For more information or questions about the open house, contact the City Manager’s office at 928-854-4278.

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Second bridge feasibility study open house

LAKE HAVASU CITY – On Monday, January 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Michael Baker International and Lake Havasu City invite the public to an open house to share information and gain feedback on the Lake Havasu City Second Bridge Feasibility Study objectives, tasks, and schedule. The meeting is held at the Lake Havasu City Community Center, located at 100 Park Avenue.  For more information or questions about the open house, contact the City Manager’s office at 928-854-4278.

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Rt 66 Motel renovation project underway

KINGMAN – Catholic Charities of Arizona has told inquiring city officials that the Route 66 Motel it purchased in Kingman is not for sale. And the organization has indicated it will continue its campaign to renovate the dilapidated property for a transitional housing project operation. City officials inquired about the availability of the property given significant opposition and worry that the housing program would harm quality of life and property values for the residential neighborhood to the west. Proximity to the nearby Manzanita Elementary School on Detroit Ave. is another concern. Deputy City Manager Tina Moline told council members during…

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Hospital district chair under fire

KINGMAN – What promised to be a routine meeting of the Hospital District #1 of Mohave County on Tuesday, January 9, was far from routine. This little-known District Board has operated for decades in near obscurity with virtually no interest from the public and little being reported about it. The last election brought about changes to the board and there is a mostly-new board in place. Agenda items to approve payment of a $467.50 invoice from the Phoenix law firm Gust Rosenfeld and the approval of minutes of the December 5, 2023 meeting quickly became contentious. The motion to approve…

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The County Corner

The Mohave County Assessor’s office is ready for 2024! It is that time of year to remind you of the great programs that we offer at the Assessor’s office. Exemption Programs:  Widow/Widowers, 100% Disabled and the new Disabled Veterans. Please visit our office or call for information about these popular programs. There are specific qualifications required to be accepted into the program. For example, the qualifying income may not exceed $37,297 per household or $44,745 per household with minor children. There is a property valuation assessment limit of $30,099 (FCV $300,990). Apply today to see if you qualify, it could amount to…

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