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Installation of 500th residential Knox Box

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Fire Department has recognized the Lake Havasu Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) on the installation of their 500th residential Knox box. The residential Knox box is a secure system that offers emergency access to a home for residents that are unable to open the door for responders. The availability of emergency access provides peace of mind and prevents the unnecessary damage that occurs when forcible entry is made. The Lake Havasu City Fire Department provides the boxes free of charge to residents that are elderly, live alone, or have reduced mobility. Installation and…

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Kadar to speak at Republican Women’s meeting

KINGMAN – The guest speaker for Oct. 8 Kingman Republican Women’s meeting will be Andrea Kadar. Kadar will be speaking against the upcoming ballot item of legalizing recreational marijuana. Mohave County Treasurer Cindy Landa Cox will also speak on current issues related to the Treasurer’s office. All Mohave County residents are welcome to attend the meeting which begins promptly at noon at the Dambar Steakhouse, 1967 E. Andy Devine Ave. There is a $3 meeting fee at the door, and lunch is optional.

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Celebrate public lands with service in nature on Sept. 28

Public Lands Day is the largest single-day volunteer effort on America’s public lands where hundreds of thousands of volunteers come together to enjoy service in nature. Lake Mead National Recreation Area is recruiting volunteers for its National Public Lands Day event Sept. 28 at Six Mile Cove, a popular beach on Lake Mohave that needs a little extra care after a busy summer. The cove was selected as an official “Hot Spot” by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Hot Spot locations are popular and beautiful outdoor areas across the country that have experienced heavy recreational use and…

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Venture Club gearing up for annual charity tournament

KINGMAN – The Venture Club of Kingman is expressing appreciation for great support from local businesses for their upcoming Second Annual Charity Cornhole Tournament to be held October 12 at noon at Metcalfe Park. Unisource Energy Services recently donated $2,500 to the cause. Justin Brookins of Veterans Epoxy custom-made five sets of cornhole boards and an American flag to be raffled or given away as prizes at this year’s event. Local businesses such as Pawn World, Mohave Homes, Barkhurst Electric and Mohave Eye Center have made food, beer and wine possible at the event. Cosmic Bounce House has generously donated…

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Outages affect members in Fort Mohave, Bullhead City, Mohave Valley

BULLHEAD CITY – Storm-related outages affected over 5,700 Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) members in Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, and Mohave Valley Monday afternoon, Sept. 23. MEC became aware of the first of the outages at 1:41 p.m. and crews immediately responded. Power to over 1,600 members was restored by 2:44 p.m. and to approximately 400 more at 3:26 p.m. As storms and high wind continued to impact the area, a probable microburst caused a pole to fall, and a power outage for an additional 3,700 members in Fort Mohave and Mohave Valley at 4:08 p.m. Power was restored safely to…

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