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Public invited to Airport Master Plan Informational Workshop

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The public is invited and encouraged to attend the upcoming informational workshop for the ongoing Airport Master Plan for the Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport, Thursday, December 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Main Airport Terminal of the Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport, located at 5600 N. Hwy 95 #1. The goal of the Airport Master Plan is to provide the framework needed to guide future Airport development that will cost-effectively satisfy aviation demand, while considering potential environmental and socioeconomic issues. The FAA recommends that public use airports, like Lake Havasu City Municipal…

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Santa to arrive at PetSmart stores

Santa to arrive at PetSmart stores In addition to the actual animals that get adopted or cared for through PetSmart stores each year, thousands of soft, furry huggable plush dogs, cats, bunnies and unicorns can be purchased and will be gifted to children in the community.  Last year, Chance, a loveable tan dog with long floppy ears, and Lucky, a gray cat, surprised and delighted children in the tristate community thanks to PetSmart’s customers.  The animals donated were distributed to help children in need through the Shop with Cop program in Bullhead City and Laughlin, Fort Mohave’s Shop with a…

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Women’s Circle is Dec. 10

KINGMAN – Women have gathered in circle since ancient times. It is a place to come together, share, support each other and grow. A Women’s Circle will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at Kingman ArtHub, 402 E. Beale St. December’s focus will be self-mastery: inside the human experience. This session will be held on December 10 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will be $10. The circle is a judgement free space and an important part of the circle is the opportunity for everyone to share and be heard in a safe space, without judgement, platitudes,…

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FOP Visit with Santa locations in Bullhead City

BULLHEAD CITY – The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #50 of Bullhead City will kick off its free annual ‘Visit with Santa’ program next week. Santa and his helpers on a sleigh, escorted by police patrol cars, will visit with children in different areas of Bullhead City throughout the two week volunteer program. Kids line up to tell Santa what they want for Christmas and receive a candy cane and a plush toy (while supplies last).See Santa and his Helpers at the following locations: Tuesday, Dec. 10– Holiday Shores Area 5:35pm Boys & Girls Club, 2250 Highland Road  6:00pm River…

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County courthouse addition ahead of schedule

KINGMAN – Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Brutinel joined a host of local dignitaries and others for a Tuesday, Dec. 3, tour and progress report for the Mohave County Courthouse addition that is under construction in downtown Kingman. Superior Court Administrator Kip Anderson said it is hoped that the more than $20-million project financed with quarter-cent sales tax revenue will be completed in late 2020. The four-story, 66,000 square-foot structure is just east of the historic Courthouse, which was constructed in 1915 and will be remodeled upon completion of the addition. “This is the exciting stage of the project…

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Drag races not a drag for local economy Route 66 Street Drags for 2020 announced after successful 2019 event

KINGMAN – New blacktop, new location, and a lot of burning rubber.  It was the first year the Kingman Street Drags had been hosted in eight years, and the very first time to be physically held on Route 66.  Event organizers, Rt. 66 Street Drags Corp., planned for 300 entries not knowing how many to expect, but many more racers showed interest and not all who inquired about participating could be accommodated this year. “We had teams haul in their cars from all over Arizona, California, Utah, Montana, and even a couple as far away as Florida and Michigan,” said …

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