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Bullhead City kicks off summer park season

BULLHEAD CITY –The City of Bullhead City is excited to announce the official start of the summer season Friday, May 10. Visitors who are not residents of Bullhead City will be required to pay $20 for parking at the park. For residents of Fort Mohave and Laughlin, the City offers a $50 season pass which can be purchased at City Hall. This pass, which requires a government-issued ID to verify residency, allows unlimited parking throughout the summer. Bullhead City residents continue to benefit from free parking and will need to provide a government-issued ID at the park entrance to verify…

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Street Drags Street Closures and Detours This Week

KINGMAN, Ariz. – From May 13, 2024, to May 22, 2024, there will be street closures and detours in place for the Kingman Route 66 Street Drags. See the schedule below: Starting at 5:00 a.m. Monday, May 13, through Wednesday, May 15: Closure of Andy Devine Avenue/Route 66 from Harrison Street to Navajo St. A detour route will provide access to Hoover St. and Navajo St. from Airfield Ave. Concrete barrier placement on Andy Devine Ave./Route 66 begins, along with construction of the timing system and trusses. Thursday, May 17 at 7:00 a.m.: Closure of Andy Devine Ave./Route 66 from Harrison…

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KASRA to host luncheon

KINGMAN – Kingman Area School Retirees Association (KASRA), will have its next meeting on  Tuesday, May 28 at 11 a.m. at Calicos Restaurant. The guest speaker will be Debbie Vincent, principal of Yucca Elementary. The “worthy cause” will be school supplies. All retired teachers and school employees are invited to attend.  For more information call  Melissa Bates at 928-377-2062

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Golf tourney to benefit JAVC

KINGMAN – Origin Mining will be hosting a job fair and golf tournament at Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course on Saturday, June 15, to benefit the Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council (JAVC). The JAVC provides vital services such as housing assistance, job training, and healthcare access to veterans in need. Cost is $110 per player, or $440 per team of four, and includes sway, lunch, and awards. There will be prizes for hole-in-one, longest drive, best dressed team, and closest to the pin. For more information call the JAVC at 928-716-3001.

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MCC Lake Havasu student named 2024 Kathy Hodel Most Outstanding Student, wins $10K

MOHAVE COUNTY – Kevin Gauthun was checking his emails when the one that would impact his future came through his inbox. The email made him feel excited and overwhelmed with happiness. The email notified him that he is the 2024 Kathy Hodel Most Outstanding Student award recipient. “It feels absolutely amazing to receive this award. The honor is surreal and something I never imagined possible,” he said. “It truly hasn’t sunk in yet and I can’t get over this feeling.” Along with the honor of being this year’s recipient, Gauthun will also receive $10,000 cash to put toward anything he…

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Vehicle Theft Prevention event is May 16  

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Police Department will be hosting a free Vehicle Theft Prevention & Awareness event, where officers will provide free VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Etching. The etching equipment was provided by the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority (AATA) to help law enforcement agencies reduce stolen vehicles.    “VIN etching is chemically etching the vehicle identification number onto all windows, which discourages thieves from stealing your vehicle and selling your car parts to unsuspecting customers or chop shops,” said Community Services Officer Lorrie Duggins.   The public is invited to the Bullhead City Police Department, 1255 Marina Boulevard,…

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