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17th Annual Spring Classic Senior Softball Tournament

Bullhead City is preparing for a tidal wave of senior softball enthusiasts as the 17th Annual Spring Classic Senior Softball Tournament now through Wednesday, March 6. Year after year, this popular event has continued to add teams to the brackets with teams from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nevada, Arizona, Washington and Utah. The tournament will have over 60 softball teams. The Spring Classic Senior Softball Tournament will once again impart numerous benefits to the Tri-State.  Bullhead City has asked local businesses to roll out the red carpet for these visiting players and make sure had have plenty of staff and inventory on hand…

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Closures at Lake Havasu Avenue

Lake Havasu Avenue, between the intersections of McCulloch Boulevard and Swanson Avenue, is partially closed on Monday, March 4 at 10:00 p.m. through Tuesday, March 5 at 4:00 p.m. On Wednesday, March 6 and Thursday, March 7 between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., this intersection is closed to all thru traffic. Access to and from the Island remains open throughout the construction.  The public is requested to use caution and follow the detour signs when traveling near the construction area. Please plan alternate routes, if possible. Progress Update The construction project on Lake Havasu Avenue between Swanson Avenue and Mesquite…

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Solar rooftop will power Havasu splash pad

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Unisource Energy Services will build a shade structure with a solar rooftop component to help power a water feature at a park in Lake Havasu City. The renewable energy credit agreement approved during the Jan. 22 Lake Havasu City Council meeting moves forward an initiative patterned after a similar project in Kingman. Lake Havasu Parks and Recreation Manager Michael Keene said the rooftop solar generating shade structure will be erected at Mesquite Park. He said units atop the 21 X 16 sq. ft. structure will provide up to 85% of the power needed to operate the…

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Future of Palo Christi building continues to be debated

KINGMAN – The future of Palo Christi Elementary, changing attendance zones and a new principal were issues addressed during the Feb. 12 meeting of the Kingman Unified School District (KUSD) governing board meeting. District officials are in the very early stages of considering seeking voter approval of a multi-million dollar bond issue to refurbish the historic elementary school in downtown Kingman. “Acquiring the funds necessary to remodel Palo Christi would no doubt require the approval of voters for a bond at either a special or general election, a potentially risky and costly proposition,” Rice said. “I’d also like to argue…

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Ryan Richards of Lake Havasu City Named to Dean’s List at Southern Vermont College

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Ryan Richards of Lake Havasu City, AZ, was named to the Dean’s List at Southern Vermont College in Bennington, VT, for the Fall 2018 semester. Each semester, full-time students who have achieved a minimum grade-point average of 3.65 are placed on the Dean’s List. Founded in 1974 but with roots extending to 1926, Southern Vermont College is a small, liberal arts college located on a 371-acre campus overlooking the Green Mountains. The College is a model of an enlightened educational community: diverse, supportive, environmentally respectful and socially responsible. Through its career-focused, liberal arts curriculum, SVC transforms…

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Deadlines are approaching for nursing and 12-week classes

Two deadlines are quickly approaching at Mohave Community College. You need to apply and register for classes by February 4 to participate in the college 12-week classes, also called accelerated classes. There is no application fee at MCC. “These courses are for everyone and are considered accelerated because you can finish the class three to four weeks faster than the traditional semester courses,” said James Jarman, MCC director of public information.  “This gives new and current students another great option to take classes that may better fit their schedule.” The college has a full list of all the 12 week…

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