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CDBG funding hearing will address allocation of funds

Mohave County will provide important information to prospective applicants for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds at an upcoming public hearing. The January 8 hearing that begins at 6:00 p.m. will be held in the Saguaro Room at the Mohave County Administration Building at 700 West Beale Street in downtown Kingman. Community Services Director Dave Wolf said interested parties must attend the hearing to learn about the application process involving funds that are allocated to benefit low-income persons and areas, alleviate slum and blight or address an urgent need. Examples of potential uses include public infrastructure, community facilities, housing, public…

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Small business seminar slated

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host a Business Compliance Clinic webinar on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from noon to 1 p.m. Join SBDC for this lunch and learn to learn the step-by-step business compliance for the State of Arizona. Learn about business structure options, securing a business name, transaction privilege tax, city business license, employer identification number, contractor’s license, liquor license, general liability insurance, and create a customized business checklist. The webinar is free and open to the public; however pre-registration is required at azsbdc.net.

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Public invited to Airport Master Plan Informational Workshop

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The public is invited and encouraged to attend the upcoming informational workshop for the ongoing Airport Master Plan for the Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport, Thursday, December 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Main Airport Terminal of the Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport, located at 5600 N. Hwy 95 #1. The goal of the Airport Master Plan is to provide the framework needed to guide future Airport development that will cost-effectively satisfy aviation demand, while considering potential environmental and socioeconomic issues. The FAA recommends that public use airports, like Lake Havasu City Municipal…

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Santa to arrive at PetSmart stores

Santa to arrive at PetSmart stores In addition to the actual animals that get adopted or cared for through PetSmart stores each year, thousands of soft, furry huggable plush dogs, cats, bunnies and unicorns can be purchased and will be gifted to children in the community.  Last year, Chance, a loveable tan dog with long floppy ears, and Lucky, a gray cat, surprised and delighted children in the tristate community thanks to PetSmart’s customers.  The animals donated were distributed to help children in need through the Shop with Cop program in Bullhead City and Laughlin, Fort Mohave’s Shop with a…

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County courthouse addition ahead of schedule

KINGMAN – Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Brutinel joined a host of local dignitaries and others for a Tuesday, Dec. 3, tour and progress report for the Mohave County Courthouse addition that is under construction in downtown Kingman. Superior Court Administrator Kip Anderson said it is hoped that the more than $20-million project financed with quarter-cent sales tax revenue will be completed in late 2020. The four-story, 66,000 square-foot structure is just east of the historic Courthouse, which was constructed in 1915 and will be remodeled upon completion of the addition. “This is the exciting stage of the project…

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Drag races not a drag for local economy Route 66 Street Drags for 2020 announced after successful 2019 event

KINGMAN – New blacktop, new location, and a lot of burning rubber.  It was the first year the Kingman Street Drags had been hosted in eight years, and the very first time to be physically held on Route 66.  Event organizers, Rt. 66 Street Drags Corp., planned for 300 entries not knowing how many to expect, but many more racers showed interest and not all who inquired about participating could be accommodated this year. “We had teams haul in their cars from all over Arizona, California, Utah, Montana, and even a couple as far away as Florida and Michigan,” said …

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