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Woman’s body recovered in Lake Mead over weekend

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAKE MEAD – National Park Service (NPS) rangers recovered the body of a woman from Lake Mead over the Labor Day holiday. Agency spokeswoman Carrie Vanover said the search was initiated after the Nevada Department of Wildlife located abandoned items along the shoreline at about 1:40 p.m. Vanover said the body was recovered at the 33 Hole Overlook, north of Boulder City. She said it was not clear how the victim came to be in the water. “She appears to have been by herself,” Vanover said. “There were no vessels associated with the incident as far as we know so…

Havasu Palooza returns for second year, seeks volunteers

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago5 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Summer doesn’t end on Labor Day weekend in Lake Havasu City as Havasu Palooza gears up to return for its second annual country music festival that provides a true lake concert experience. “As far as we’re aware, Havasu Palooza is one of only two true lake concerts in the U.S.,” said Terence Concannon, President/CEO of Go Lake Havasu. “Floating and boating to watch bands perform is the perfect way to spend a day on the lake.” Havasu Palooza, a day-long series of family-friendly country concerts to be held from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday,…

Fall Fun Fair committee meeting set

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Parks and Recreation Department invites all groups and persons interested in hosting a game booth at the Fall Fun Fair to attend one of the scheduled committee meetings on Thursday, September 5, at either 10:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m., at the Aquatic Center in Room 153/154, located at 100 Park Avenue. The Fall Fun Fair is a community fundraising event benefiting non-profits, PTAs, PTOs and service groups. Come out and raise funds, show support, and bring awareness about your group or club to the community. This year’s Fall Fun Fair is on…

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Grand Canyon National Park North Rim Traffic Detours

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

Grand Canyon, AZ– Pipe installation of the Grand Canyon North Rim waterline will result in the closure of the Lodge entry road by the Grand Canyon North Rim Visitor Center Sept. 3 to 26, 2019. Expect commercial traffic detours to the Grand Canyon North Rim Lodge and decreased parking opportunities. Detours will be clearly marked and flagmen will be present to direct traffic during the daily work hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. All traffic will need to use the Lodge and Visitor Center Parking Lot. Grand Canyon North Rim Lodge will provide porter assistance for luggage. …

Speed limit change on Cherry Tree Boulevard

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – In a continued effort to provide more uniformed traffic flows on Boulevard and Avenue corridors in accordance with the 2005 Small Area Transportation Plan, the current 25 mph speed limit on Cherry Tree Boulevard, between McCulloch Boulevard and Cherry Tree Place, will be increased to 35 mph, effective Wednesday, September 4. This change comes as a result of a recent engineering review of both crash and speed data in the area. For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at 928-855-3377.

Kino Avenue Waterline Project Update -New closure in effect this week-

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The Roosevelt intersection will be closed starting the morning of September 3, through 5 p.m. September 5. The project to install a new water transmission main on Kino Ave., between Arizona Street to the Mohave Wash, started August 12. Portions of Kino Ave. will be closed throughout the project, and detours will be in place for street closures. The contractor, Freiday Construction, is working with residents in the area regarding notification, but no water service delays or disruptions are scheduled to take place. This project is the continuation of a multi-phased project to improve water delivery to city…

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Woman’s body recovered in Lake Mead over weekend

Havasu Palooza returns for second year, seeks volunteers

Fall Fun Fair committee meeting set

Grand Canyon National Park North Rim Traffic Detours

Speed limit change on Cherry Tree Boulevard

Kino Avenue Waterline Project Update -New closure in effect this week-

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