Category: Community News

PARKER – Impairment is suspected in a deadly Labor Day weekend traffic accident in the Colorado River community of Parker. Emergency service personnel responded at about 3:30 p.m. on Sunday to the incident in the area of California Ave. and Riverside Dr. Police Chief Mike Bailey says Karan Singh was northbound on California Ave. when the commercial truck he was operating struck three passenger vehicles stopped at a red light at the Riverside Dr. intersection. He said all three smaller vehicles were pushed through the intersection and into the parking lot of a Terrible Herbst gas station. “The commercial vehicle…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – When it’s time to take a break from office work, September events are ramping up as temperatures cool. Here are some September highlights: American Bass Association Tournament, Sept. 16,  at Lake Havasu State Park. Enjoy the weather, beauty, and great fishing at Lake Havasu. Perfect for motorized anglers, the tournament costs just $40 for registration and is free to spectators. Jet Jam PWC Championship, Sept. 16-17, at North Beach, Lake Havasu State Park. Officially, they’re known as personal watercraft (PWC), but most people still call them JetSkis: a brand name owned by Kawasaki. Either way, the…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Havasis is an organization of women who share similar values and are committed to giving back to the community. They are dedicated to giving a socially positive atmosphere within Havasu.  Women can unite and network while participating in unique experiences and events. Havasis believes in spreading their good vibes through fundraising for the elderly, families, and children who are in need.   Havasis is dedicated to focusing on the positive which is why president of the group Connie Alexander formed the club.  In 2021, the entire world was affected by Covid 19.   The strong encouragements of social distancing along…

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College is proud to announce two students have been honored as a 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will each receive a $1,000 scholarship.   Kevin Gauthun, from the MCC Lake Havasu campus and Jennifer Schaefle from the MCC Bullhead Campus. They are two of 213 Phi Theta Kappa members nationwide honored with this award.   The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program helps new Phi Theta Kappa members defray educational expenses while enrolled in associate degree programs. Scholars are encouraged to assume leadership roles by participating in Society programs and are selected based…

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is proud to announce our continuing sponsorship of the annual Washington Youth Tour. “Education, Training, and Information” is one of the 7 Cooperative Principles upheld by MEC. One way MEC shows commitment to this principle, and our community, is by supporting the future of even the youngest of members. “The Washington Youth Tour is a unique opportunity to inspire students for success, and here at Mohave Electric Cooperative, we believe in providing the tools and resources, when we can, to help,” stated MEC’s CEO Tyler Carlson. Washington Youth Tour is a unique chance for…

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is proud to announce our continuing sponsorship of the annual Washington Youth Tour. “Education, Training, and Information” is one of the 7 Cooperative Principles upheld by MEC. One way MEC shows commitment to this principle, and our community, is by supporting the future of even the youngest of members. “The Washington Youth Tour is a unique opportunity to inspire students for success, and here at Mohave Electric Cooperative, we believe in providing the tools and resources, when we can, to help,” stated MEC’s CEO Tyler Carlson. Washington Youth Tour is a unique chance for…