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UniSource Energy Services is offering customers springtime safety reminders this month through bill inserts, radio advertisements and social media posts. At work or at play, here are a few ways to avoid electrical hazards this spring, which begins this week. Stay at least 10 feet away from power lines. Trees or shrubs on private property can grow to obscure nearby power lines. Homeowners are responsible for keeping branches at least 15 feet away from service lines that connect their homes to our local energy grid. If trees on your property have grown into power lines, call UniSource first at 877-837-4968 to ask for…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The time has come to rewind back into the past filled with medieval wardrobes, knights, and a Camelot party experience you’ll never forget at this year’s London Bridge Renaissance Faire. The London Bridge Renaissance Faire is being sponsored by Havashire Festivals Inc., the nonprofit that loves to share the historical events of the sixteenth century through festivals and activities.  This year, the annual faire has plenty of magical entertainment the whole family can enjoy. The stage will be set for magicians, jugglers, village costumes, and musicians. Faire goers will be able to experience renaissance guilds that are interactive…

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College has a new honor society geared toward biology students, Beta Beta Beta-Epsilon Chi Gamma, also known as TriBeta. Fourteen students were celebrated during the inaugural induction ceremony among family, friends and MCC employees. The honor society is for undergraduate students dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. Students inducted are as follows: Rachelle Brooks, Samantha Covey, Kris Favela, Taras Flowers, Alejandra Galaviz Sosa, Natasha Garrison, Laurie Johnson, Daniel McIntosh, Christine Mohrman, Mayra Rodriguez, Allison Smith, Templa Wanner, Sheena Waszkiewicz and Jennifer Schaefle. “This…

At Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s March 22 meeting’s Jesh Liewer of Black Bridge Brewery (shown with Rotarian Becky Fawson) addressed the club on the process of how to brew beer. Jesh explained that the hops are the differentiator in the flavors of beer. The process takes weeks and sugar is added to carbonate or strengthen the beer. Jesh explained the differences between pilsners, IPAs, pales, stouts, and porters. As per tradition, Black Bridge Brewery will be brewing Oktoberfest beer for Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s Oktoberfest this fall.

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Beacon of Hope Hospice has been boosting the lives of residents since their doors have opened. Beacon of Hope Hospice has created an inviting environment that provides exceptional healthcare to those in need.  They have also created a space where their residents can still thrive and feel useful. Volunteers of the organization play a crucial role to all involved in the care of loved ones. It seems simplistic at first however, visiting patients in hospice as a volunteer isn’t just about dropping in and keeping company with residents.  Volunteers are required by the facility to obtain specific credentials…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – At approximately 12:01 pm on Tuesday, March 26, the Lake Havasu City Fire Department was dispatched to a desert rescue at Sara Park.  A male hiker was reported to be experiencing a heat-related injury and in need of assistance. Two Engine Companies, Two Rescue side-by-sides, an ambulance, and a Battalion Chief responded to Sara Park and were able to locate the injured person within 36 minutes. The patient was treated immediately while on the trail and was extricated from the desert using the Rescue side-by-sides. The patient was transported to Havasu Regional Medical Center for further…