Category: Community News

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City desert is cleaner today thanks to the joint efforts of The City, Golden Vertex, Republic Services, Mohave County’s ERACE program, the Bureau of Land Management, and other civic-minded groups and individuals to beautify the desert and remove trash and debris. “This was the most successful annual clean-up operation that Golden Vertex has participated in throughout the 12 years that we have been here,” said Joe Bardswich, President of Golden Vertex. “We are very proud of the contribution that we and our employees were able to make today and thankful for their contribution and that…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – When a mobile device dies or loses its signal, amateur radios will still work, which could come in handy for communication alternatives. The London Bridge Amateur Radio Association (LBARA) was formed in 1981.  Also known as ham radio, they are a nonprofit corporation that is actively involved with the community’s projects. The group provides radio communication for London Bridge days parades, walk-a-thons, MS charity bike rides, and much more.   They maintain mobile go boxes along with three communication repeaters needed for the Lake Havasu region. Most importantly, the nonprofit is there to support the emergency station at Havasu Regional…

MOHAVE COUNTY –  The in-class instruction received by students at Mohave Community College is invaluable, preparing them to bolster the area’s workforce or continue their education. However, the importance of real-world experiences cannot be overstated, which is why College disciplines are renewing efforts to collaborate and provide students with those opportunities. MCC Electrical Technology Instructor Michael McKenzie said he has wanted to collaborate on projects with other disciplines at the College for some time. When Carpentry Instructor Dan Underwood reached out with that exact opportunity, McKenzie jumped on board. “This is something I have been thinking about for years, getting…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The gorgeous weather last weekend brought about a free outdoor workout class hosted by Charged Up Nutrition Bar. Many residents of Havasu attended the early morning workout.   The nutrition bar provided a live DJ to get the participants moving! The following day, the business hosted another free public event called Charged Up Sundays.  It was an early morning hike where the company provided attendees with smoothies along with a carpool to Havasu’s beautiful hiking trails. Charged Up Nutrition Bar opened two years ago in Lake Havasu. Within those past two years, the Lake Havasu community has embraced the company with…