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USDA invests $1.6 million in Wecom’s broadband project

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

GOLDEN VALLEY – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Arizona State Director Jack R. Smith has announced USDA has invested $1.6 million in Wecom’s high-speed broadband infrastructure project. “Through USDA’s ReConnect Program, more than 1,400 Arizonians living in rural communities will get access to the latest broadband technology that will connect them to opportunities in education, health care and economic development…” Smith said. Wecom Inc. will use a $1.6 million ReConnect Pilot Program grant and matching funds investment to construct a Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) and hybrid Fiber-to-the-Node (FTTN) fixed wireless system that is expected to connect 1,492 households in…

BOS approves Oatman enterprise, filming at Hualapai Mountain Park

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Supervisors approved rezoning for a commercial endeavor in Oatman and handled a number of other items during a Monday Board meeting that stretched almost 3.5 hours. A number of Oatman merchants oppose New Mexico businessman Tim McCarthy’s plan to offer western flavored activity just outside the historic mining town. Some complained McCarthy will duplicate what’s already offered in Oatman to the detriment of established businesses while others expressed concern about adequate water supply and public safety resources. Board Chairman Jean Bishop, however, noted that McCarthy has private property rights allowing him to engage in enterprise…

LHCPD K-9 program update, fundraiser announcement

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Barbara Cross presents a check to Officer Brent Skancke for the Lake Havasu City Police Department’s K-9 program. Her efforts, along with the support of the community, raised thousands of dollars at the last fundraising event in December, solely for the purchase of the dog, training, and equipment for the program. “Rocky”, a two-year old Springer Spaniel Narcotics Detection K-9, and Officer Skancke, are currently going through training together and within a few weeks, Rocky will help in the fight against illegal drugs in Lake Havasu City. Barbara Cross, a Lake Havasu City resident and strong…

LHCPD K-9 program update, fundraiser announcement

Ron Martin6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Barbara Cross presents a check to Officer Brent Skancke for the Lake Havasu City Police Department’s K-9 program. Her efforts, along with the support of the community, raised thousands of dollars at the last fundraising event in December, solely for the purchase of the dog, training, and equipment for the program. “Rocky”, a two-year old Springer Spaniel Narcotics Detection K-9, and Officer Skancke, are currently going through training together and within a few weeks, Rocky will help in the fight against illegal drugs in Lake Havasu City. Barbara Cross, a Lake Havasu City resident and strong…

MRF to host BOS candidates

Ron Martin6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The public is invited to the Mohave Republican Forum (MRF) meeting onWednesday, February 12, at 5:15 p.m. with Board of Supervisor District 1 candidates, Becky Foster, Jim Hamersley, Gerarda Gabby Hamodey, Travis Lingenfelter, Sherri Merriwether and Timothy David Woods. Each will be speaking and answering questions. MRF meetings are held at Golden Corral, 3580 Stockton Hill Rd., at 5:30 p.m. 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…

ADOR: Taxpayers be on the lookout for identity theft thieves during tax season

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) treats detecting and stopping fraud with paramount importance and reminds taxpayers that tax filing season is a time to be aware of identity thieves looking for ways to commit tax fraud. The department points to phishing schemes, card-skimming devices, unsecure Wi-Fi networks, data breaches, computer viruses, unsafe smartphone apps, and hacking email accounts as ways identities are stolen. Tips to help prevent being the victim of identity theft: ü Do not carry identification with your Social Security Number (SSN) on it. ü If someone wants your SSN, always ask why because it is not always required. ü Keep personal and…

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USDA invests $1.6 million in Wecom’s broadband project

BOS approves Oatman enterprise, filming at Hualapai Mountain Park

LHCPD K-9 program update, fundraiser announcement

LHCPD K-9 program update, fundraiser announcement

MRF to host BOS candidates

ADOR: Taxpayers be on the lookout for identity theft thieves during tax season

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