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Bullhead City continues maintenance work

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City Public Works Department has the following projects going on in addition to regular work around our city during the week of February 24: ·            City crews will be performing city wide sewer cleaning in various neighborhoods. ·            City crews will be performing city wide sewer video inspection. ·            City crews will be performing city wide street sweeping in various neighborhoods. ·            City crews will be performing city wide traffic and street light maintenance and repairs in various locations throughout the city. ·            City crews we be performing weed abatement city wide, this will consist of mechanical control…

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Rot on the inside is often hidden

My wife Lynda and I had a tree in our yard that was beautiful and offered much shade from the scorching summer sun. At certain times of the day, our deck was almost completely shaded. However, last summer I had to remove it completely because a storm of heavy rain and severe winds broke it near the base of its trunk. The reason for it not being able to withstand the storm was because there was rot in the trunk that was not noticeable. I questioned “How can anything so beautiful on the outside be so rotten on the inside?”…

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Temporary road closure for Annual Line Dance on London Bridge

LAKE HAVASU CITY – This Sunday, February 23, the London Bridge is closed to through traffic from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., for the Havasu Community Health Foundation’s Annual Line Dance on the London Bridge special event. Beginning at 2:15 p.m., the Lake Havasu City Police Department clears the London Bridge of pedestrians and traffic. Turn restrictions at the McCulloch Boulevard and Lake Havasu Avenue intersection are in place during that timeframe. Drivers are encouraged to schedule trips to and from the Island prior to or after the event to avoid unnecessary delays. Please exercise additional caution when traveling in…

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Canadian man killed in motorcycle crash

MOHAVE VALLEY – Excessive speed is a suspected factor in a fatal motorcycle accident that remains under investigation in Mohave Valley. The Mohave County Sheriff’s office responded at 11:10 a.m. on Friday, February 14 to the accident in the area of milepost 22 on the Oatman Highway. “Upon arrival, a single male subject was located unresponsive on scene with no passengers,” said sheriff’s spokeswoman Anita Mortensen. She said Murray Brandt, 64, Manitoba, Canada was pronounced dead at the scene. “The motorcycle was traveling south of Oatman Highway from Oatman when it failed to negotiate a left curve in the roadway…

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Seed Starting Workshop

KINGMAN – Master Gardeners will show you how to start seedlings on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10am-11:30am. All supplies provided but you’re welcome to bring your own seeds if you’d like. You will be able to take your new seed starts home. Seating is limited and is first-come, first-seated. Workshop is free and open to the public. Children are welcome to attend with parents. For more information, contact (928) 753-3788.

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BHC to host clean up event Feb. 27

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City, Mohave County probation, sanitation contractor Republic Services and citizens will partner in a community cleanup organized by a homeless task force. City Manager Toby Cotter says the target area runs from Home Depot to Community Park where illegal dumping and the homeless have left a mess along the Colorado River. “There have been some areas there that are really nasty,” Cotter said. Anyone wanting to participate in the cleanup is asked to assemble at the Chamber of Commerce on Highway 95 by 8:00 a.m. Thursday, February 27. Cotter said participants should wear closed-toe shoes, pants,…

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