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BULLHEAD, Ariz. – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is proud

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Nighttime lane closures on US 93 north of Kingman begin Monday, Aug. 26

Drivers should allow extra travel time and plan for delays  The Arizona Department of Transportation advises motorists with travel plans on US 93 north of Kingman during the last week in August to plan ahead and expect delays of up to 15 minutes for road paving. North- and southbound lane closures are scheduled to occur nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday, Aug. 26, through the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 28, within a 4-mile work zone in the Coyote Pass section of US 93 (mileposts 66-70). One travel lane will remain open in each direction while the work is…

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Public input sought on Willow Beach improvements

BOULDER CITY  – The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comments on the development of an environmental assessment to improve portions of Willow Beach Road.  The NPS, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, is proposing to repair the deteriorated roadway. The road has reached the end of its serviceable life, and a segment of the road is located within a wash and prone to repeat flash flooding. The purpose of the proposed project is to provide a safe and sustainable driving route from U.S. Highway 93 to the Willow Beach Marina that is resilient to flood damage and…

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Event raises recovery awareness

BULLHEAD CITY – Join Mohave Area Partnership Promoting Educated Decisions (MAPPED) on Saturday, September 14; from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate National Recovery Month. MAPPED will host Recovery in the Park, a free family fun event at Bullhead Community Park, 1251 Highway 95 (under the big ramada). The goal of this free event is to salute people who are in recovery from physical, mental health and/or alcohol and drug use disorders, as well as those who have helped them obtain treatment. Help us to overcome adversity by educating the community about the benefits of treatment. Questions please call…

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Bullhead City deemed ‘most affordable city’

BULLHEAD CITY – The Cost-of-Living Index (COLI) Annual Average Data report for the second quarter of 2019 was just released and Bullhead City is once again the most affordable city in Arizona and one of the most affordable cities in the nation. Bullhead City was reported again as the most affordable city in Arizona with an overall composite index of 91.1 percent. This report represents the average prices submitted by the participating 255 urban areas nationwide. A city’s composite index is made up of six components; grocery items, housing, utilities, transportation, health care and miscellaneous goods and services. The cost-of-living…

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Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager

LAKE HAVASU – Join Lake Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy and City Manager Jess Knudson for coffee and casual conversation Friday, September 6, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Mohave County Library-Lake Havasu City Branch, located at 1770 North McCulloch Boulevard. Residents are encouraged to attend to express any issues, concerns, or questions.  The meeting does not require an RSVP, as it is an informal come-and-go setting. Please note the time change to 9:00 a.m. is for this location only and will revert back to 8:30 a.m. at the next location in October. For more information, please contact the Mayor’s Office…

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