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Gosar visits Bullhead City, discusses Social Security issues

Congressman Paul Gosar and Social Security Administration Public Affairs Specialist Mr. Jack Burns address constituents in Bullhead City on September 13. Photo by Kane Wickham BULLHEAD CITY – Congressman Paul Gosar made time for his constituents in Bullhead City last week when he stopped in for a brief forum on Social Security. There was much talk of issues like insolvency and alterations being suggested for the agency that provides a lifeline to many retirees. Gosar brought with him Arizona Public Affairs Specialist Jack Burns. They spent two hours explaining the current state of affairs with Social Security in America and also answering questions…

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TWN Communications announces faster internet plans

BULLHEAD CITY – TWN Communications, a leading provider of high-speed internet services, is proud to announce a significant upgrade to its internet plans, offering faster speeds at the same low price for Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) members in rural Arizona.  

TWN has been partnering with MEC on a multi-year project to build a 100% fiber internet network throughout the co-op’s service territory. This enhancement reflects TWN’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that every MEC member has access to reliable

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Mohave Electric to hold Annual & District Meetings

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) announced the dates of their Annual and District Meetings. These MEC members-only meetings will be held the week of September 16, 2024. MEC annually holds district meetings for board elections, and a large annual meeting to inform members of the co-op’s yearly activities. MEC members can mark their calendars for the following dates:

District 1 Meeting is on Monday, September 16 at Owens-Whitney School, 14109 E. Chicken Springs Rd., Wikieup, AZ 85360.

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Bighorn fans pack Firebird Field for first home win of inaugural season

MOHAVE COUNTY – It was a packed house as Mohave Community College Men’s and Women’s Soccer took to Firebird Field in Bullhead City for the first-ever home games of the inaugural season on Friday, Aug. 30. Athletic Director and Men’s Head Coach Camilo Valencia says the electric atmosphere provided by the crowd Friday night helped to motivate his squad to a 5-0 victory over Colorado Northwestern Community College.

“It was super exciting to see us running at Firebird with a packed house wearing our Bighorn Red,”

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Ft. Mohave man killed in traffic crash

BULLHEAD CITY– A Sept. 1 single vehicle traffic fatality remains under investigation in Bullhead City. Police don’t know why the Chevrolet Equinox left the Bullhead Parkway near Camino Real Boulevard at about 1:15 p.m.

Bullhead City Police Department spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said George Hendrickson, 75, Fort Mohave, was dead at the scene. She said the vehicle traveled down a dirt embankment before striking a guardrail.

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Compassus earns caregiver satisfaction award

BULLHEAD CITY – The Compassus program serving Bullhead City, has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Premier Performer” for achieving an overall caregiver and family satisfaction score that ranked in the top 5% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2023 calendar year.

The annual SHPBest™ award program was created to acknowledge hospice providers that consistently provide high quality service to families and caregivers of patients receiving hospice care.

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