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Bullhead City ‘most affordable city in Arizona’

BULLHEAD CITY – The Cost-of-Living Index (COLI) Annual Average Data report for the third quarter of 2019 was released and Bullhead City is once again the most affordable city in Arizona. Statistics show it is also 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 91.5 percent. This report represents the average prices submitted by the participating 268 urban areas nationwide. “Bullhead City residents and visitors enjoy the most affordable gas, food, utilities and retail prices. This is no small issue as…

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Mohave County sends Second Amendment message

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County has made history by becoming the first local jurisdiction in the State of Arizona to declare itself a Second Amendment Sanctuary. Mohave County Supervisors voted 5-0 Monday, November 4, approving the Second Amendment Sanctuary County Resolution proposed by Board Chairman Hildy Angius. Angius expressed hope that other Arizona counties will adopt similar resolutions, as have scores of other counties and cities across the nation. The District 2 Supervisor from Bullhead City said Resolution No. 2019-118 sends a message that Mohave County will oppose any erosion of rights afforded under the Arizona and U.S. Constitutions, specifically…

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Home fire from smoking materials

BULLHEAD CITY – At approximately 11:15 a.m, Friday morning, Nov. 8, Bullhead City Fire Department (BCFD) units were dispatched for a bedroom on fire at a residence located on De Angelis Ave. All occupants were reported to be out of the home, but two pets were believed to be inside still. E761 arrived first on scene and reported a working fire in a rear bedroom. Crews quickly located and extinguished the fire, which was contained in a master bath and bedroom. Crews confirmed that the home was evacuated, and no fire had extended into the attic space. The fire was…

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Imagination Library event is Nov. 24

KINGMAN – The Soroptimist International of Kingman will be hosting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a free book-gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to age five. There will be a kick-off event on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kingman Elks Lodge, 900 Gates Ave. This will be an open house where parents and grandparents will have an opportunity to sign up and register their children for the free program. Books are delivered to registered children each month from birth to age five. Residents are urged to bring their children to the…

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LHC seeking interest from contractors for housing rehab program

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City is seeking general contractors interested in bidding on Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation projects. Projects generally consist of home improvements, including flooring, kitchen, bathroom, HVAC, and roofing, among other similar improvements.  Contractors must meet the following criteria: ·                     All contractors must be licensed and insured ·                     All contractors must be in good standing with the Registrar of Contractors ·                     All contractors must have a valid City business license ·                     All contractors must have an IRS Tax ID (EIN) and a DUNS Number All contractors on the list of qualified and approved contractors are notified in writing,…

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County roadwork update

The citizens of Mohave County can expect the following activity from Mohave County Public Works during the week of November 11: Arizona Strip: Cattle guard maintenance on Mt. Trumbull Loop. Hackberry: Road grading on Hackberry Rd. working south. Yucca: Road grading on 1) Highland Rd., 2) Planet Ranch Rd., 3) Juniper Dr., 4) Mesquite Dr. and 5) Roy Rogers Rd. Wikieup: Road grading on 17 Mile Rd. Kingman: Road grading on 1) Falcon Valley Rd., 2) Jane Ave. and 3) Parker St. Hualapai Mountain Area: Road grading on Silver Springs Rd. Meadview: Road shoulder maintenance on Stockton Hill Rd. from…

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