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Dear Editor, Surprises can be deadly. A devastating

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Mohave College launches two new certificates offering pathways

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The 56th Annual Andy Devine Days Parade set

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KINGMAN, Ariz. – Guilty pleas have been entered

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Fire Chief Jake Rhoades leaving Kingman Fire Department

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is apparently losing its Fire Chief. The City of Buckeye is hiring Jake Rhoades to join its fire department administration, currently in an interim chief posture. Information, at this point, is not available through Rhoades or City Hall. However, the public information officer for Buckeye confirms a Rhoades hiring scenario is in play. According to a press release, Chief Rhoades will begin his new assignment as Buckeye’s Fire Chief on Dec. 6. “My goals for the Buckeye Fire and Medical Rescue Department are to continue and to support the excellent work achieved by staff under the leadership of Bob Costello,” said Rhoades….

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Notice of public comment period: Grand Canyon West 69kV interconnection project environmental assessment

KINGMAN – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Kingman Field Office has completed a preliminary Environmental Assessment (EA) and is seeking public comment om the proposed Grand Canyon West 69kV Interconnection Project (DOI-BLM-AZ-C010-2021-0020-EA). The proposed project would provide improved electric and broadband communication services to Grand Canyon West (GCW). The proposed 36-mile powerline project involves both BLM-managed public lands and Tribal lands within the Hualapai Indian Reservation. The project would consist of a new substation located on Tribal lands at GCW, a new 69kV sub-transmission interconnect, originating at the existing Dolan Springs Substation (UniSource Energy Services) to the new GCW…

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Pro Watercraft grand opening

Pro Watercraft owner, Chris Hagest joined Lake Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy, City Council member David Lane and Lake Havasu Area Chamber Ambassadors to cut the ribbon celebrating the Grand Opening of Pro Watercraft PWC Museum and parts house. Pro Watercraft is Lake Havasu City’s largest PWC manufacturer. You can find small parts to turnkey custom Jet skis. Attending the ceremony from left to right were Janina Robertson, Lisa Krueger, Mayor Cal Sheehy, Chris Hagest, David Lane and Cheryl Ramsden.

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Pro Watercraft grand opening

Pro Watercraft owner, Chris Hagest joined Lake Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy, City Council member David Lane and Lake Havasu Area Chamber Ambassadors to cut the ribbon celebrating the Grand Opening of Pro Watercraft PWC Museum and parts house. Pro Watercraft is Lake Havasu City’s largest PWC manufacturer. You can find small parts to turnkey custom Jet skis. Attending the ceremony from left to right were Janina Robertson, Lisa Krueger, Mayor Cal Sheehy, Chris Hagest, David Lane and Cheryl Ramsden.

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Governor Ducey Invests $30 Million To Protect Lake Mead, Colorado River Users

Investment Comes After Months Of Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today announced the investment of $30 million to help keep the Lake Mead reservoir from descending to critical levels, a major step forward in the long-running effort to protect the Colorado River system, a vital source of water for Arizona’s communities, tribes and agriculture.  “In Arizona, we’re committed to preserving a culture of conservation and protecting our water resources,” said Governor Ducey. “Today’s investments support that commitment. We will continue to work with community partners, tribal neighbors, other states and federal agencies to take innovative measures to…

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Road maintenance set for this week

The citizens of Mohave County can expect the following road maintenance activity during the week of October 25, 2021: Kingman: Crews will be crack sealing on (1) Nellie Dr. and (2) Thompson Ave. Crews will be making pothole repairs, right of way repairs and mowing in the Butler area. Clearing driver’s line of sight on Nellie Dr. Road grading on Red Wing Canyon Rd. Arizona Strip: Road grading on (1) Mud Mountain Rd. and (2) Mt. Trumbull Loop. Valle Vista: Crews will be making pothole repairs in the Valle Vista area. Hualapai Mtn. Area: Crews will be making right of…

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