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Community Legal Services and Southwest Fair Housing Council are sponsoring free landlord/tenant law and fair housing workshops in Kingman April 23, Lake Havasu City April 24, and Bullhead City April 25. The workshop will be in Kingman 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mohave County Administration Bldg in the Saguaro Room, 700 W. Beale St.; Lake Havasu City 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Havasu Community Health Foundation Food Bank, 1980 N Kiowa Blvd.; and Bullhead City 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Mohave County Library/Community Room B, 1170 E Hancock Rd. Learn, get free resources and…

A federal agency has recognized a woman working to find ways to reduce the numbers of mussels causing problems in area lakes and rivers. The Bureau of Reclamation’s Science and Technology Program focuses on providing innovative solutions for water and power challenges in the western United States. One research project stood out in 2018 and was recently selected as the Project of the Year.  The award was presented to Sherri Pucherelli for the project entitled, “Control of biofouling in hydropower cooling systems using hydro-optic ultraviolet light.” The award was selected for its positive impact to Reclamation, other federal and non-federal…

Dr. Carolyn Stewart will be the next superintendent of the Bullhead City Elementary School District.  Stewart retired from the district in 2015 after 26 years as an elementary and junior high school principal. The 4-0 vote Wednesday night is contingent upon Stewart’s renewal of her Arizona educational certifications.  Board president Diane Beardsley said the goal is to have Stewart start as administrator of the grade K-8 district before current Supt. Benje Hookstra retires June 30. Stewart and Lynette Michalski, former superintendent of the Gila Bend and Window Rock Unified School Districts, participated in an hour-long community forum before they were…

The City of Kingman and a financial consultant are working to add a new option that could someday be used to help finance the Rancho Santa Fe interchange project. Mark Reader addressed city council members for 50 minutes Tuesday, explaining that Community Facilities Districts (CFD’s) can be formed to issue bonds to fund public infrastructure projects.    Reader has developed policies and guidelines that the Council may adopt, that would provide the opportunity for developers and residents to form districts to fund projects in the future. With voters rolling back a sales tax last fall and skepticism they’d approve a property…

The Anderson Auto Group Fieldhouse will officially open to the public on May 3, with ceremonies showing off the facility’s different capabilities.  Tours begin at 5:00 p.m. and run through 8:00 p.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony with local dignitaries will be at 6:00 p.m.            “This is going to be a family-friendly event,” said Fieldhouse general manager Ed Catalfamo. “In addition to the tours, there will be food, games, a bounce house and entertainment.”             Catalfamo briefed both the Colorado River Union High School District governing board and the Bullhead City Council this week about the opening.            “We’re going…

The City of Bullhead City has various Commission and Board seats available for citizens to serve as of July 1, 2019. The City Clerk’s Office is currently accepting applications from citizens interested in volunteering for the following positions. The Board of Adjustment will have three seats available with two-year terms expiring on June 30, 2021. The Board of Adjustment hears and decides appeals of actions taken by the Zoning Administrator, and meets on an as-needed basis. There is a residency requirement to serve on the Board of Adjustment. The Building Board of Appeals will have four seats available with terms expiring…