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Law enforcement encourages Labor Day DUI awareness

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department will be conducting DUI enforcement details from Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2, for the Labor Day holiday, per a grant awarded by the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The Labor Day weekend is one of the deadliest times of the year in terms of nationwide drunk-driving fatalities according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Lake Havasu City Police Department reminds everyone participating in Labor Day festivities to enjoy the weekend responsibly and arrange for a designated driver. Public Information Officer:  Detective Chris Angus 928-855-1171.

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Lions Club, Mohave Eye Clinic host adult vision clinic

KINGMAN – Kingman Mohave Lions Club and Mohave Eye Clinic are partnering together to bring an adult vision clinic to Kingman residents on Friday, September 6, for those who have need of financial assistance for having an eye exam and glasses, if appropriate. A $10 donation will be requested allow participants to receive an eye exam and eyeglasses, with some restrictions applying. Assistance given is by appointment only. Applications are available on the Lion’s website at www.kingmanlions.org. All completed applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. on September, 3. For questions call Mari Peterson at 602-459-2510 or Roger Peterson…

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MRF hosts KUSD Superintendent, board members

KINGMAN – The public is invited to the Mohave Republican Forum (MRF) meeting on Wednesday evening, September 11, at 5:30 p.m., with Kingman Unified School District (KUSD) Superintendent Gretchen Dorner, KUSD Board Members Bruce Ricca and Gary Waters. The three will advocate for the school bond, all of whom will be speaking and answering questions regarding the not-to-exceed $35 million bond upcoming on November 5 election. Topics and questions to be answered include: Should the historic Palo Christi School be preserved and updated to be usable? Should La Senita Elementary School be put into a condition to be reopened and used? …

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Minor injuries in PWC collision

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Operators collided personal watercraft (PWC) on Lake Havasu on Wednesday, August 28. Mohave County Sheriff’s office (MCSO) personnel responded to an area near the Island RV Resort after it was reported that injured subjects were in the water at that location. “Upon arrival, both occupants of the personal watercraft were out of the water and only complaining of minor injuries,” said MCSO spokeswoman Anita Mortensen. “It was determined that one PWC was following the other, when the lead PWC slowed down. The PWC following then struck the rear of the lead PWC.” Mortensen said the operator…

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Third Street Water Project Update

-New closure in place- KINGMAN – The intersection of Oak Street will be open by 5 p.m., Friday, August 30. The closure will then shift one block north, where Oak St. to Spring St. will be closed. This closure should last 14 days, barring any weather delays. Detours will be in place for street closures. A project to replace water lines on Third Street, from the Beale St. Alley to Pine St. will result in an overall, water-delivery benefit to customers. The total cost for the project is $104,000. The contractor, Freiday Construction, is working with residents in the area…

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SBDC offers free Access to Capital webinar

MOHAVE COUNTY – Applying for a small business loan can be confusing and sometimes intimidating. Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free webinar that will answer the most common questions about borrowing money for a startup or existing business. The webinar will be held Thursday, Sept. 19 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Understanding what you need to be ready to apply for a loan and how long the process can take is very important to your business timeline. The webinar is free; however pre-registration is required. Please register by visiting the event schedule listed on the…

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