One of Michael Raher’s devotions in life is to be an ally to every local business by expanding their reach. Now as Director of Sales at the Nevada Appeal, Raher is determined to create a stronger footprint throughout Northern Nevada.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office will be hosting its 14th annual National Night Out event from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday to bring the community and law enforcement together for a night of family fun.
On average, Carson City workers earn 4 percent less than the national average wage, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average hourly wage in May 2015 was $22.23, versus $23.23 nationally, for workers in the Carson City metropolitan statistical area, which comprises only the capital.
RENO — Baseball is a game of numbers. They define you like it or not.
Curry Street from Fourth Street to Second Street will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today for the dedication of the Bob McFadden Plaza.
RENO — John Omahen’s first three starts for the Reno Aces were unimpressive to say the least.
Carson City and surrounding areas are hosting TOCCATA — Symphony Orchestra and Chorus’s Mozart in the Mountains series.
Adams Hub, downtown Carson City’s business incubator, is opening new event and collaborative work space. A launch party for The Studio, located on the corner of Proctor and Curry streets adjacent to Adams Hub, is being held Aug. 3 at 5-7 p.m.
After nearly three hours of arguments, the Nevada Supreme Court on Friday took both lawsuits over the 2015 Legislature’s vouchers program under submission.
Nevada casinos finished Fiscal Year 2016 with a solid 6.8 percent increase in June to $830.9 million in total win.
It’s been a bittersweet time for Dayton High’s J.J. Ply.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. WEDNESDAY At 12:10 p.m., a 52-year-old transient was booked on a charge of disorderly conduct at the FISH headquarters on East Long Street. He was held in lieu of $150 bail.
Sharon Ezell, 72, passed away July 25, 2016 at Renown Medical Center, Reno NV. Sharon was born August 1943 in Maywood, CA to John and Ione Frye.
Barbara Aaron, 73 of Carson City, Nevada passed away on 7/22/2016 in Carson City, Nevada. Final arrangements in care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley Carson City, Nevada.
John Farrell Jurosovich, 64 of Carson City, passed away on July 24, 2016, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800
Christe was born in Burwell, NB, Oct. 16, 1961 and passed on July 21, 2016 in Carson City, NV.
Ellie passed away at home, at the age of 90, in Carson City.
Rose marie passed on July 23, 2016. She was born on October 15, 1933 in Canton, Ohio to John Adrian Safron and Mary Ardelean, she had one brother Charles J Safron.
Bonnie Sue, 69, passed away at her home in Stagecoach, NV July 24, 2016.
John was taken from us way too soon. You can be sure he is in Heaven with his beloved Jackie, Lori, his Mom and Dad and a lot of good friends doing a dance, telling jokes and leading the pack.
Alvin Glenn (Al) Honea, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at the Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alvin was 72 years of age.
Curry Street from Fourth Street to Second Street will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 30 for the dedication of the Bob McFadden Plaza.
Fernley City Hall is hosting a job fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 15 to recruit seasonal, temporary-to-permanent and part-time employees at ProLogistix, which operates locations in Carson City and Reno.
The Douglas County Public Library’s Story time programs have returned to the castle at Douglas County Public Library’s Minden branch.
The Lyon County Republican Central Committee will hold its next meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Commissioners Chambers, 27 S. Main St. in Yerington.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... The Nevada Wolf Pack football team has been picked to finish second this season behind San Diego State in the West Division of the Mountain West by the conference’s media. Boise State was picked to win the Mountain Division.
Catherine Cortez Masto made a campaign stop in Carson City Thursday, speaking for an hour to about two dozen supporters gathered in the capital’s Democratic party headquarters.
Patra Corporation recently hosted a red-ribbon cutting ceremony at Fallon training and processing center.
Operation Vigilance, a multi-agency collaborative effort to verify sex offender registration compliance, was conducted in Fallon, Silver Springs, Yerington, Fernley, Stagecoach and Dayton during two days and nights last week.
The Bureau of Land Management has extended the public comment period on the Environmental Assessment that analyzes potential impacts of issuing a Special Recreation Permit for the proposed Best in the Desert annual Vegas to Reno off-highway vehicle race.
Next week, the 2016 Summer Olympics begin in Rio de Janeiro. One of the most compelling events is the marathon, a 26.2-mile endurance contest with roots dating back to ancient Greece. It may be that we’ve kept our interest in the marathon because it can teach us much about life — and it certainly has lessons for investors.
I’m a fan of hummingbirds. They are amazing aerobatic wizards. They can fly in all directions including backwards and upside down at speeds of 30 to 45 mph. They can hover like miniature helicopters. They beat their wings 60 to 200 times per second.
RENO — University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s fall Grow Your Own, Nevada! Program presents eight classes statewide to help Nevadans get on the path to more sustainable, local, healthy living by growing and preserving more of their own food.
Coups, revolts and political skullduggery are in the news today.
Nearly everyone, it seems, has been focused lately on Donald Trump’s nomination by the Republicans and now the chaos of the Democrat convention. We want to celebrate some other important aspects of the GOP convention (where Ron was a delegate) as reflected in speeches by Paul Ryan, Scott Walker and Mike Pence.
What important lessons will you teach your child this summer? Riding a bike? Sharing with others? How about teaching them important financial skills.
I’m dating myself terribly by singing that song, but when I recently looked at the want ads I was shocked to see the prices of many of the puppies advertised. I know they are specific breeds, but I wasn’t aware that puppies were that costly. It made me really appreciate what a bargain CAPS is.
100 Years Ago Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sparby, accompanied by Mr, and Mrs, J, D, Hurdle, passed through here about noon Wednesday on the Lincoln Highway on the road to California from Yankton, South Dakota.
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation is soliciting public input on proposed Nevada freight projects and improvements to further strengthen Nevada freight, commerce and mobility.
Upcoming classes at Fallon’s Western Nevada College campus that are open to all include a range of interesting topics including cars, a will-writing workshop, time management and employability.
in five years, Fallon’s Community Day has reached out to Churchill County residents as a springboard leading into the new school year, a fact not lost on Holly Meader, office assistant for the county’s Social Services Department.
The following cases were heard Tuesday in the Tenth Judicial District Court before Judge Tom Stockard.
The temperatures may not indicate as such, but this weekend features a Christmas in July craft fair.
Churchill County Senior Center 310 E. Court St. Fallon, NV 89406
RENO — Dan Rohlfing makes no bones about it. He’s in Triple A baseball because of his skill behind the plate.
With a beautiful mountainous backdrop overlooking third base, the Reno Aces continue to provide the region an affordable opportunity to watch the next best thing to the big leagues.
Josh Mauga has established himself as a solid defender for the Chiefs in his two seasons. Now, as he enters training camp this weekend, Mauga’s ready to be more effective on the field and help Kansas City make a deeper run in the playoffs.
The Churchill County High School Athletic Department has set the dates for sport participation/athlete registration for this upcoming school year, beginning Monday and ending Thursday.
RENO — If there’s one thing Joe Panik has learned during his rehab assignment, it’s you don’t mess around with head injuries.
Terry Edward Kendrick passed away Thursday, July 14th, 2016 after a 14 year valiant battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends.
Claude “Pat” Basil Peden long time Fallon resident, passed away after a prolonged illness on July 23, 2016 at Renown Medical Center.
Trivia Night planned at Carson City Library
The 6th annual Carson SYFL Golf Tournament will return to Empire Ranch Golf Course on Sept. 18.
Misfits Theater Group is looking for local performers to star in “The Maguffin or What Exactly is a Toyfe,” a comedy set in the early 1940s.
David Ruf, owner of Greenhouse Garden Center, is presenting gardening seminars next month.
Carson City’s own Athena McIntyre will open this weekend’s Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series at 7 p.m. Saturday. Then, headliner Whitney Myer will take the Minnesota Street stage at 8 p.m.
Area youth are bringing the story of Elle Woods, Harvard’s beloved blonde, to the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
RENO — If there’s one thing Joe Panik has learned during his rehab assignment is you don’t mess around with head injuries.
Blues music by three performers will fill Nevada’s oldest town when the inaugural Genoa Blues Festival kicks off July 30 at Mormon Station State Park.
RENO — Dan Rohlfing makes no bones about it. He’s in Triple A baseball because of his skill behind the plate.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Fallon Police Department and United States Marshals Service conducted 182 sex offender compliance checks as a part of Operation Vigilance.
Office Depot threw a party Tuesday to celebrate its newly remodeled store. Mayor Bob Crowell and state Assemblyman P.K. O’Neill, along with Office Depot employees, cut the ribbon on the Fairview Drive store.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. TUESDAY At 12:10 p.m., a 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of contempt of court after deputies conducted a warrant service near the 100 block of Liberty Court.
As maybe a few of you know who have chosen to read this Popcorn Stand in various versions, I love bands. I love bands so much I wished they would bring them back for the Super Bowl halftime show.
Jackie Dauzat from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Max Casino, 900 S. Carson St.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory through 11 p.m. Friday due to temperatures reaching over 100 degrees in the Lahontan Valley.
Margaret Hancock, 41 of Dayton passed away on July 24, 2016, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
Jason Lee Hancock, 46 of Dayton passed away on July 24, 2016, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
Silas C Barfield Jr, 77 of Carson City passed away on July 25. 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
A genealogy class series sponsored by Douglas County Genealogy Group begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 30 at Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.
The Carson Valley Desert Brushes is meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 at Carson City Fire Station No. 12, 3620 N. Sunridge Drive in Carson City.
Visit Mormon Station State Historic Park in Genoa for family friendly summer park programs. All programs are free to the public.
The Carson River flows through two states, six counties and several communities before it ends in a “sink” east of Fallon. It is one of few terminal rivers in Nevada, meaning that it will never reach the ocean. Join us for a short walk along the river for a talk about the challenges surrounding the use and preservation of this precious natural resource.
The students at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada have the chance to help local businesses with consulting work in order to create solutions for business challenges. The New Entrepreneurship Network class at the Boys and Girls Club is a six-week program that helps teenagers think like business owners and improve their financial and marketing skills. The program is a collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club and the Hop & Mae Adams Foundation.
As most of you know, this cooking I do is deeply rooted in rich tradition and a long family history, which formally goes back three generations. My family, of Lebanese descent, has long honored the traditional recipes and ties to the old country, while finding joy in interpreting and integrating the “old” ways into our lives as Americans.
Brynn Lehman finished 14th in the nation in pole bending at the National High School Rodeo Finals in Wyoming last week.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. MONDAY At 2:10 p.m., a 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of failure to appear warrant after deputies conducted a business check at the Market Street Dotty’s Casino. Bail was set at $815.
The Churchill County School District will have its only meeting of July on Thursday beginning at 7 p.m. at the district office, 690 S. Maine St.
MINDEN – There are no pads or tackling, and wins are meaningless during summer seven-on-seven high school football games. Coaches realize, however, that the effort put in during July will pay off when regular season play kicks off in the fall.
My mom, 88 stubborn years old, still lives on her own in a big house with a cat that loves to get underfoot. Because I work in healthcare, I have an all-too-vivid recognition of the perils that can befall someone in her situation. So, posted on her kitchen bulletin board is a bright pink sheet of paper called a POLST.
Western Nevada College students can be all business when they start the 2016 fall semester of classes on Aug. 29.
Statewide, taxable sales were $4.36 billion in April. That’s a 5.9 percent increase over April 2015. Auto sales helped lead the way with a 10.3 percent increase with Food Services close behind at 6.7 percent.
After years of fundraising, a larger-than-life U.S. Cavalry monument is keeping watch at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley.
Teens’ summer social calendars are often filled with events – dates, dances, concerts, performances, dinners and family outings like weddings and vacations – that will create lasting memories and are looked forward to with excitement. What is there not to enjoy about getting all dolled up and having a good time with your friends and family, after all?
A plunge into Lake Tahoe can literally take your breath away. It may be hot outside, but the lake can be dangerously cold. Lake Tahoe’s average surface temperature in July is 63°F, and can drop to 53°F just 18 inches below the surface.
Annette Magnus is the executive director of some left-wing Nevada club called Battle Born Progress who hates the idea of poor kids getting a good education.
Acupuncture has seen much limelight in the U.S. since reporter James Reston accompanied President Nixon to China in 1971. Mr. Reston fell ill with appendicitis and underwent surgery with only the use of acupuncture as anesthesia. Interestingly, acupuncture is only one modality out of the many practiced in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), in fact, in China, Chinese herbal medicine is used like that of pharmaceuticals in the U.S. — a patient may be given herbal medicine via injection, intravenous, by mouth or by external application.
U.S. Marine veteran Bruno Moya leads 1,500 student veterans at the University of Nevada Las Vegas as president of the Rebels Veterans Organization, but working toward his Degree in Psychology, he focuses best on one Las Vegas vet at a time.
I often meet discouraged people. Recently I talked to a man unemployed after 17 years of stable $80,000 a year pay. He was working a minimum wage job and discouraged. I praised him for staying active, being employed and keeping his mind busy but I could see the sadness in his eyes.
“By the time we get out to the end of next year, we will have exceeded our pre-recessionary high by close to 100,000 jobs,” said Bill Anderson, chief economist for Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, on June 9, 2016.
Summer presents a great opportunity to spend time with friends and family around the grill or at a picnic. Preparing and storing food for outdoor summer events requires special precautions to ensure that food is safe to eat.
I saw “Hillary’s America” at Fox Peak Theater here in Fallon Saturday. There still may be time for you to see it if you haven’t already. It is a powerful film. It bothered me that its dismal message had to be delivered by an immigrant.
Some time ago my son Doug and I moved from our home on Carson Highway. I decided to retire, and Doug asked me to move in with him. It only made good sense. We had been talking about neighbors and this column will be about just that subject.
It’s summertime, which means it’s time to get out and enjoy the sunshine. But be warned, with the sun comes the heat. Whether you’re enjoying the park with your family or exercising outdoors, it’s important to stay hydrated, especially during the hot summer months.
Parts of Northern Nevada are under air quality warnings after smoke from California has covered the region.
About 39 student musicians playing the violin, viola, cello and bass will be on hand Thursday at the Carson Mall for a free performance.
The Lahontan Valley Claybreakers Trap Shooting Club hosted the 2016 Nevada Youth Shooting Sports Association (NYSSA) State Shoot at the Fallon Trap Club. Shooters from as far away as Elko and Las Vegas traveled to Fallon to compete with shooters from Reno, Carson City, Yerington and Fallon.
The Churchill County High School Athletic Department has set the dates for sport participation/athlete registration for this upcoming school year, beginning Aug. 1 and ending Aug. 4.
The Navy Ship Carson City (T-EPF 7) sailed away from Austal’s ship manufacturing facility in Mobile, Ala., Monday bound for Little Creek Naval Base, Virginia, to join the U.S. Navy fleet.
Jere Souter, 65 of Carson City passed away on July 25, 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
Neil Barrett Geiger passed away July 21, 2016 in Reno. He was born November 12, 1946 in LA, CA.
Orlando Tandes Dalupo passed away on July 21, 2016 in Fallon, NV.
After 65 years on this planet, Gail Madison died on June 6, 2016, leaving a family who loves her and grieves her loss.
Odie “Warren” Reed passed away June 26, 2016 at Carson Tahoe Hospital with his family by his side.
My wonderful husband, Lynn Morrill Week, passed away on June 29, 2016. He was born on August 20, 1940 in Oakland, California. Lynn, his parents and brother moved from Orinda, to their cattle ranch in Pope Valley, California, when Lynn was a young boy. His early education was at the Little Red School House in Pope Valley. He attended St. Helena High School was a star football player, playing both offense and defense in every game. They were undefeated all four years.
The 2009 children’s movie “Up” will be shown at 2 p.m. July 30 at the Douglas County Public Library, 1625 Library Lane, Minden.
Back by popular demand, the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West will be bringing its full concert band to the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center at 7 p.m. Aug. 16.
STATELINE – Ten players made their American Century Championship debuts, but only four made red numbers.
Thousands gathered in downtown Carson City Saturday for the 23rd annual Taste of Downtown to benefit the Advocates to End Domestic Violence.
STATELINE — Mark Mulder had his fellow contenders right where he wanted them.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a suspect involved in a commercial burglary Monday. The burglary occurred at a business near the 1500 block of Hot Springs Road. The suspect cut multiple wires and entered the business, taking an undisclosed amount of money.
STATELINE — Music blared after tee shots, boats lined the shore of Lake Tahoe and footballs flew onto the course as celebrities passed through.
League of Women Voters is partnering with AAUW, Sierra Nevada Forums and PFLAG to host a series of candidate forums in October.
LAS VEGAS – The Reno Aces won the season series from the Las Vegas 51s for the second time in franchise history with a 3-2 victory on Monday before 3,511 fans at Cashman Field
Christine Ann Smith, 67 of Genoa, passed away on July 23, 2016, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
Christe Lin Crook, 54 of Carson City passed away on July 21, 2016 arrangements are in the care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations775-888-800
Longtime resident of the Carson City/Carson Valley area, Dorothy C. Hoid passed away on July 24, 2016.
Performing at Harveys Outdoor Arena during celebrity golf weekend were country western superstar Tim McGraw and singer, songwriter Don Henley of the Eagles.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. Carson City FRIDAY At 2:30 a.m., a 60-year-old Alturas, Calif., man was arrested on suspicion of DUI-drugs, possession of marijuana and basic speed after deputies initiated a traffic stop near the 4100 block of South Carson Street. Bail was set at $1,650.
A rummage sale to raise money for local veterans is planned from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20.
Carson City’s nonprofit computer organization Computer Corps, a nonprofit that aims to make every home a classroom, is offering its third and final Summer Tech Camp 2K16 for students 10 to 15.
Me and Bobby McGee, a duo made up of June Joplin and Bob Reid, are taking the stage at Sierra Place Senior Living at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28.
The Nevada Artists Association is calling local and regional photographers to enter its annual judged photography exhibit. Membership in the NAA is not required, and all photographers are welcome.
LAS VEGAS — Gov. Brian Sandoval is off to Australia for a two-week trade mission focused on mining, gambling and water technology.
Mardy Fish is on the cusp of making a little history.
Playing hurt. It’s a common theme among retired athletes at this year’s American Century Championship.
STATELINE — The big talk around the 27th annual American Century Championships was about the greens.
STATELINE — A familiar face is atop the leaderboard after the first day of the 27th annual American Century Championship.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. THURSDAY At 10:28 a.m., a 19-year-old transient man was arrested on suspicion of a contempt of court warrant after deputies initiate a traffic stop at the Highway 50 Firehouse Subs. Bail was set at $1,000.
Lana Marie Witt, 68 of Carson City passed away on July 21, 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
Jimmie Dale Jones, 78 years old, passed away on June 16, 2016 in Carson City NV. His arrangements are in the care of Nevada Funeral Services 775-883-5500
Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, Western Nevada College and United Latino Community are teaming up to offer a free citizenship fair from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Evergreen Gene’s is celebrating Christmas in July from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 23.
Jack N. Armstrong, D.V.M., 86, died July 3, 2016, in Carson City, Nevada.Dr. Armstrong worked with the Nevada State Department of Agriculture for 25 years, serving as State Veterinarian, Chief of the Division of Animal Industry and Supervisor of the Animal Disease Laboratory. He retired in 1996. Throughout his career with the state he worked closely with members of the farming and ranching industry in all parts of Nevada, considering that a highlight of his career.
STATELINE — A year ago, Mark Mulder torched the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course for 82 points en route to his first American Century Championship title.
My friend Ronni wrote me, “Got a dilemma for you. Is there something attacking birch trees locally? I note not only is our birch looking sickly, but many around us are looking the same or are dead. Our once robust tree is only 17. Can I save it, or is it a goner?”
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced rule changes for the commercial use of unmanned autonomous vehicles (UAV). For companies like AboveNV the changes allow them to significantly expand business plans in northern Nevada.
Tickets are still available for this year’s opening group for the Fallon Cantaloupe Festival and Country Fair, Love and Theft, who will play on Sept. 2.
If you are looking for a different way to treat your animal’s maladies, you might check out acupuncture. When our adorable Labrador, Baby, developed arthritis, we took her to an acupuncturist for help. The acupuncturist was a certified veterinarian who also did acupuncture. Baby did benefit from the treatments, and we were excited about the results.
It is ballot measure time again. Aside from hotly contested races, there are several important issues on the 2016 general election ballot.
When you retire, will your cost of living decline? Some of your expenses may indeed drop, but others won’t. Plus, you may have some new ones to consider. So, all in all, it’s a good idea to think about ways to boost your retirement savings now, before you’re retired. And once you do retire, you’ll need to be adept at managing your income. But whether saving today or planning for tomorrow, you should familiarize yourself with the key financial challenges you will face during your retirement years.
“We learn from history that we learn nothing from history,” said Friedrich Hegel. Last week in Reno former Soviet economic advisor Yuri Maltsev began a speech with that quote. We appreciated his remarks, although his message is an ominous one.
Tom Vanderbilt is the author of “Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What it Says About Us,” an entertaining and insightful look about the psychology of what happens when we get behind the wheel.
Churchill County has issued the following business licenses in JUNE 2016. Davis Enterprise; Women & Children’s Clothing Sales; 775-217-1871; Owner: Melissa Davis
OUTRAGE AT LOSS OF RIGHTS Editor: Eighteen years ago William J Bennett wrote The Death of Outrage. There has been no resurrection. The political seal on the tomb has been strengthened time and again.
Visitors to Nevada sometimes wonder about those old metal signs in the shape of the state often found beside streets and highways. But if they pull off the road to look at one, they’ll discover a small piece of the fascinating story of Nevada.
Mark your calendar for the third annual community-wide reunion taking place the weekend of Aug. 19-21.
In light of the recent ground-breaking ceremony, the Churchill County Commissioners have laid out an annual payment plan for the debt of the new Law Enforcement Center at their second monthly meeting.
Many people who had worked with Fallon native Gwen Washburn considered her a friend of agriculture and a community leader whose compassion to make Churchill County a better place for thousands of residents never wavered as did her love for the valley she called home for 72 years.
Johnathon Keith Thompson was sentenced by Tenth Judicial District Court Judge Thomas Stockard to 38-120 months in the Nevada State Prison Tuesday for battery with a deadly weapon causing substantial bodily harm, a Category B Felony. Thompson had pleaded guilty on May 3.
It’s Food Hub Fridays for a hot summer afternoon. The weekly Fallon Farmers Market is open from 4-7 p.m. on Center Street between South Maine and Nevada streets. Come check out the produce and honey stands and wander around the Food Hub.
More than 150 people were made homeless by a fire which swept the town of Verdi Wednesday night. The fire started in the brush presumably from sparks from the mill, and fanned by a strong wind in a short time, huge burning brands were flying in all directions. A large barn was the first building to go and soon the whole town north of the railroad tracks was destroyed. Upon Governor Boyle’s orders supplies of cots intended for the Nevada cavalry were rushed to Verdi on a train.
Bring your rakes, shovels, pruners, trimmers, cleaning tools, wheelbarrows and your trucks for hauling if you can. Help make our community better at Liberty Pond and Dog Park on Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon.
Churchill County Senior Center 310 E. Court St. Fallon, NV 89406
The Churchill County High School Athletic Department has set the dates for sport participation/athlete registration for this upcoming school year, beginning Aug. 1 and ending Aug. 4.
Entering high school under 100 pounds, Sean Sweeney didn’t come close to fitting an athletic profile. When he turned 16, he started working out and went from 98 pounds to 118. Since graduation and serving in the U.S. Navy, Sweeney changed his course in life and pursued CrossFit, which he learned during his time with the military.
Mackay Stadium had this magical feel about it, especially when Coach Chris Ault roamed the sidelines in his last stint as the team’s commander.
Ken 84, born in Chicago, IL, passed away to be with the Lord at Carson Tahoe Acute Hospital, with his loving wife Betty of 60 years and family by his side
We would like to Thank our friends and neighbors for your prayers, support, cards and other acts of kindness during this difficult time.
Born in Redwood City, CA on October 27, 1971 and passed away on June 18, 2016 in Clarksville, Tenn.
William J. Kolodziej, 74, died July 7, 2016 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. WEDNESDAY At 9:15 a.m., a 22-year-old Carson City woman was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery near the 400 block of Saliman Road. Bail was set at $3,000.
A wildland fire in the Desatoya Range about 60 miles east of Fallon jumped from 30 acres Wednesday morning to more than 2,000 acres Thursday.
An award-winning Nashville band is the next group to star in a free summer concert series at the Brewery Arts Center.
Ten University of Nevada, Reno art students are displaying posters they made in class this summer at Carson City’s Community Development Building, 108 E. Proctor St.
Seventeen days of music and art are in store for the capital city when the 13th Annual Jazz & Beyond Carson City Music Festival kicks off on Aug. 5.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has responded to several calls about aggressive dogs recently, with one incident ending with a five-year-old being mauled.
Nevada author, journalist, and poet Scott Neuffer has released his first LP rock album entitled “Perpetual Star.”
Cash Only at 8 p.m. Friday at the Carson Nugget Sports Bar, 507 N. Carson St.
Sundance Books and Music in Reno will welcome young adult novelist Tracy Clark, who will be reading from and signing her latest book, “Mirage,” from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 23.
STATELINE — Kevin Durant’s recent signing with the Golden State Warriors has been met with criticism from all corners. The Warriors eliminated Durant in the Western Conference Finals, and in free agency he decided to join them.
STATELINE — Stephen Curry arrived here late Wednesday morning for his pro-am round, and his gallery was huge.
The Nevada Arts Council has awarded nearly $50,000 in grants to 14 Nevada artists selected to receive FY17 Artist Fellowships, executive director Susan Boskoff announced. From Las Vegas, Reno and Minden, their work includes music, poetry, choreography fiction and non-fiction. In addition, artist Stephan Caplan received a $6,955 grant in the Fellowship Project category for new work.
These are words that our beloved wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, teacher and friend wrote upon the death of Maya Angelou. These words resonate in our hearts today as we mourn the loss of our beautiful Marilee.
Hazel Louise Rupe, 94 of Dayton, passed away on July 15, 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800
Betty Josephine Pearson, 89 of Fallon, passed away on July 17, 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800
Helen Esther Atkison, 91 of Carson City passed away on July 17, 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800
Lois Grace Hill, 86 a resident of Dayton, passed away on July 19, 2016, Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800
An annual golf tournament in support of breast cancer awareness and mammograms, scholarships, school supplies and other charitable causes is returning to Silver Oak Golf Course in Carson City on Aug. 27.
Carson City Republicans and Carson City Republican Women are cohosting their 4th annual Freedom Fest BBQ to be held Thursday, July 28 on the grounds of Glen Eagles Restaurant.
The Dayton Valley Days street festival scheduled Sept. 17-18 will feature a Pinewood Derby sponsored by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley Dayton Units.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. TUESDAY At 3:50 p.m., a 52-year-old Caldwell, Idaho, man was arrested on suspicion of a warrant after deputies initiated a welfare check near Nye Lane and Airport Road. Bail was set at $1,082.
Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixes are some of the most at risk pets entering U.S. shelters each year. Nevada Humane Society, with funding support from PetSmart Charities, the largest funder of animal welfare efforts in North America, is addressing the problem by introducing the Cherish Your Chihuahua spay/neuter campaign.
The Nevada delegation to the Republican convention, despite being divided in its candidate support, is allied in Cleveland, Ohio, according to Ron Knecht, state controller.
STATELINE — Eric Abowd, a local financial consultant, and Jerry Massad, the owner of the Cracker Box, played in Tuesday’s Lake Tahoe Celeb-Amateur Tuesday afternoon.
If you haven’t checked out the farmer’s market at 3rd and Curry on Saturday morning, add that to your list of to-dos. The fruit is ripe and delicious, the vegetables fresh, they’ve got fresh bread and pastries, excellent handmade potato chips, local honey, unique olive oils, fresh flowers, fresh shots of wheat grass, handcrafted knifes, unique jewelry, and a whole lot of ready-to-eat foods.
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas will join the roster of speakers at the second annual Basque Fry on Aug. 20, the Morning in Nevada PAC announced last week.
Over the course of nearly three decades, the American Century Championship has become the premier celebrity golf tournament in the country. The ACC’s star-studded field of athletes and celebrities sets it apart from the rest — and makes it the signature summer event in Tahoe.
The Carson FC Wolfpack U17 girls won the U19 division of the Davis Legacy Showcase recently.
Finally, some common sense is floating from the nation’s capital to the rest of the country over the proposed wage minimum for managers.
If you, a friend, or a loved one has original Medicare and uses diabetes testing supplies, you should know that Medicare is continuing its national mail-order program that helps you get quality supplies while saving money. This program includes all parts of the U. S., including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa.
Help Take a Bite out of the single most common childhood disease, Tooth Decay!
The winner of the 25-foot Toy Trailer was Katherine Mills shown her with her husband, Gary, and Ryan Swirczek of the city of Fallon.
The Churchill County Sheriff’s Office said Monday no new clues have arisen in the disappearance of Jeff Hendrick, who was last seen leaving his house on July 2 in his 2000 PT Cruiser. The PT cruiser is white in color and is reported to have a spoiler on the back. The license number is 559VSB.
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most frightening, yet least understood ailments we face as human beings.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is offering two complimentary and confidential, evidence-based educational programs in Fallon.
A lot rode on the success in bringing back the Iron Man Challenge to Nevada this year, and although the result wasn’t perfect, the competition is here to stay.
Summer is a wonderful time of year. It’s a great time to go on vacation and get out of town for a while. While you are planning on where to go and what to do, don’t forget to plan to stay healthy as you travel.
For the first time, Western Nevada College will offer agriculture classes to students at the Fallon campus, beginning this fall.
My readers must get tired of my talking about my health. However, when you’re elderly how you feel often determines just what you’re going to do each and every day. This was one of those days. My son Doug had two doctors’ appointments in Carson City on the same day.
OK, I’m tired of writing about all the racial tension that President Obama and the Black Lies Matter agitators are causing. So this week let’s take a look at a far less divisive topic…
The law regarding sending emails containing classified material is the same whether using a public, private or government server. Remember this.
Summertime is a great time to focus on health and get back on track with your weight. Typically we tend to exercise more and eat lighter foods, which guide us in the right direction toward balance. However, many people skip breakfast because they are on the run or they just don’t feel hungry in the morning. Unfortunately this is not the right way to start the day as breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It gives us healthy fuel to complete our day unlike loads of coffee that keep us afloat only to “bonk” later in the day!
Saturday ushered in a great day for family fun on Maine Street. Vendors set up booths, and the Fallon City Ballet presented entertainment. The winner of the 25-foot Toy Trailer was Gary and Katherine Mills. The first prize winner for June was Andi Fisher, and second prize went to Jim Mix.
READER CHALLENGES STRONG’S OPINION Editor: I found Ms. Strong’s article and self described factual report on Donald Trump titled “Donald Drumpf, Boy Wonder” an interesting bit of opinion.
Banner Churchill Community Hospital: June 6, 2016 A girl, Londynn Rae Eisele to Taylor Metz and Steven Eisele, weighing 6 pounds, 6 ounces and measuring 19 ½ inches
June 1, 2016 Christopher David Hughes, 28, and Amanda Marie Leone, 28, both of Fallon
Fallon’s track club made a big statement this month. The Wave Elite Track Club racked up 60 medals in the West Coast National Championships at Reno’s Bishop Manogue High School over the Fourth of July.
Fallon’s competitors are hanging tough despite the trials at the National High School Rodeo Finals, which began on Sunday at Gillette, Wyo.
Enjoy a guided tour of starry wonders with professional stargazer Gigi Giles at 8 p.m. Friday, July 29 at Spooner Lake State Park.
Michael Ellis Gilmore was born Dec. 12, 1959 in Fallon, NV to Beverly and Robert Gilmore.
Sonja passed away peacefully at her home in Carson City.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. MONDAY At 3:35 p.m., a 48-year-old Carson City woman was arrested on suspicion of failure to appear traffic warrant after deputies initiated a traffic stop near Carson Street and Winnie Lane. Bail was set at $500.
Youth ages 9-15 are invited to have fund and explore the Carson City area in University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s first Summer Youth Day Camp on Aug. 1-5.
McDonald’s restaurants in the Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe area will be hosting a fundraiser for the family of Jake O’Malley, a Wildland Firefighter for the Bureau of Land Management who lost his life in a single vehicle accident while on duty.
RENO – The night belonged to Kyle Jensen.
Bryon “Buddy” Fillmore, 34, passed away in Reno, NV July 16, 2016. Walton’s Chapel of the Valley is in charge of his final arrangements
Apolinar Angel Vera, 90 of Dayton, passed away on July 15, 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 888-6800.
Catherine Ann Saathoff passed away on July 10, 2016.
Carson City Grocery Outlet’s 6th annual Independence From Hunger Food Drive continues throughout July.
The Carson United Bridge Enthusiasts (CUBE) holds a sanctioned duplicate bridge game at noon Wednesdays at the Carson City Senior Center.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. Carson City THURSDAY At 11:11 p.m., a 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery-second offense and two counts of probation violation near the 1000 block of South Carson Street. Bail was set at $11,000.
The Historical Society of Dayton Valley will pay tribute to its members, volunteers and anyone who might want to join it at its next meeting on Wednesday, July 20.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting its eighth annual clothing drive to lend a hand to families in the Carson City, Minden, Gardnerville, and Dayton communities to obtain clothes for school.
The Comstock Foundation of Gold Hill is offering a guided walking tour of the historic 1860s Adolph Sutro Tunnel and the property surrounding it on Sept. 24-25.
The Reno market is increasingly attractive to out-of-state investors. “Investors in Reno don’t see the same value as investors from San Francisco or San Diego,” Kenneth Blomsterberg, first vice president investments with Marcus & Millichap, said in a phone interview with the Northern Nevada Business Weekly. “Ten years ago they wouldn’t have considered Reno.”
It’s hard to believe, given Carson High’s football dominance in the last 7 years, the Senators could be behind the times.
Carson football coach Blair Roman got his first look at his varsity football squad during a recent three-day camp at Incline High School.
Head out to Fernley 95A Speedway tonight for some fast and furious dirt track racing action. In addition to the track’s regular racing divisions, the always wild and entertaining chain races are on the card tonight. Gates open at 3 p.m. and racing starts at 6.
RENO — Two bad innings and a sub-par performance by their big hitters spelled disaster for the Reno Aces.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. THURSDAY At 2:08 p.m., Blaze Thomas, 19, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance, felony juvenile district court warrant and possession of drug paraphernalia after deputies responded to reports of a man with a warrant at Mills Park.
Comstock Mining of Virginia City has added 24 acres of what was BLM land to its Storey County holdings. After a multi-year process and negotiations, the Bureau of Land Management has now formally conveyed ownership of the property known as Lot 51 to Northern Comstock, LLC.
Arthur James Walz, 80 of Yerington, passed away on July 14, 2016 arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations.
John Carstensen, 66 of Carson City, passed away on July 12, 2016 arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
Josephine (Boudreau) Cocking was born March 4, 1925 in Stockton, Utah to parents Frank and Frieda (Simon) Boudreau.
Cherie Lee (Carey) Zimmerman passed away on July 2nd, 2016, and joined her beloved husband Dick, the love of her life,
Bob died peacefully on July 13, 2016 at Carson Tahoe Hospital after a long battle with lung disease.
My mother and my best friend, Lyla Mill passed away July 9, 2016, at the age of 94, at the Lodge in Carson City, NV.
Armando Cervantez Muñoz passed peacefully at home, on July 2, 2016. He was surrounded by his closest family.
Betty Jean (Fischer) Kopfhammer, 80, passed away peacefully at her home on June 29, 2016 after a short battle with cancer.
Nora L. (Saunders) Chipman, 90, passed away June 24 at the Garden House of Brookdale in Gardnerville, Nev., after battling dementia for several years. Ever a talker, Nora was still telling stories of
Darlene Lois Larkin passed away surrounded by her family July 10, 2016 in Sparks, NV.
Clinton Dexter Magner joined his Heavenly Father on July 13, 2016. Clint was born on December 1, 1931, in Seattle, to Harold and Nina Magner.
Louis Anthoney Russo, 58, of Minomonie, Wi., passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Arrangements are in the care of Riel Funeral Home
Eleanor B. Crucil, 90, passed away July 6, 2016 in Carson City, NV. Walton’s Chapel of the Valley is in charge of her final arrangements
Donald E. Puck of Sparks, NV, passed away June 26 and is survived by his wife Frances of thirty-five years, her children Gregory (Catherine), Kathleen, (Patrick) and four grandchildren.Donald, born in Sebastapol, CA to Emerson and June Puck, spent his working life in California, retiring to Dayton, NV in 1998, and then to Sparks in 2015. Donald graduated from Santa Rosa High School where he excelled in science and became known for his ballroom dancing. He enlisted in
Celebration of Life for Melvin Cooper July 14, 2016 5:30 pm Brewery Arts Center 449 West King St. Carson City, NV
Raymond Walter Chester, 88 of Cottage Grove, Oregon passed away July 5, 2016.He owned Douglas Iron Works in Minden, until 1991, when he retired. Raymond married Elaine Ingersoll on June 17, 1950 in Sutherlin, OR. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 daughters Debbie, Diane and Cathy as well as his wife of 62 years, Elaine and his three sisters. Raymond is survived by son-in-law Larry Berg, granddaughter Christalee Chapman, 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, Haleigh Williams and Riley Wise, two nephews and a niece. A memorial will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, July 15, 2016, at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel, 123 S. 7th St., Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Arrangements by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel.
Florence T. Steinman, 85, died July 10, 2016 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Harry McQueen, of Carson City, Nv, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016. Arrangements are in the care of Walton’s Chapel Of The Valley and Cemetary
A Special Thank You from The Kent Family Our hearts are full of gratitude when we say many thanks to family members, friends and neighbors for all acts of kindness and sympathy: food, flowers, donations to the Churchill County Museum, cards, visits and kind words spoken to our family regarding the recent passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Robert R. Kent. A special note of appreciation to the caring staff for the love and dedication during his illness. As well as a heartfelt note of appreciation to the Pastoral care of Reverand Trudy Erquiaga and Pastor Jason Thornton.
Nevada Humane Society is waiving adoption fees on all adult cats through July 17.
Golf enthusiasts can mark their calendars for an annual tournament whose proceeds go to local high school students.
Constance Rowe ‘Grandma Connie’ passed away on Friday the 8th of July 2016 in the comforts of her cozy little apartment in Carson City at 97 years young. She is survived by sons; Vincent Hynes and Bruce Copeland, Daughters; Carol Robin and Jeannette Sasser, 11 grand children, 13 great grand children, and 3 great great grand children. As well she is survived by many great friends that took time out of their lives to spend with Connie. In her later years, she loved painting and socializing with many friends and family who loved her dearly.
Should Mark Twain be granted the luxury of living anywhere upon his return to this world in this 21st century, where do you suppose he might choose to live? The Hawaiian Islands? Perhaps, though he characterized Hawaii as, “Paradise for the indolent man.” No, odds are he would choose to “breathe the air that angels breathe” at the Lake of the Sky.
Maxine Faye (Conway-Gullatt) Hartley, 65, died in a car accident outside of Fallon, NV, on Hwy 95N, Thursday, July 7, 2016.
Robert C. Crookshanks, 72, died July 13, 2016 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Janice Louise Wyke-Shrum, 49 of Carson City, passed away on July 13, 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800
Norm and Sue Frey hosted the annual Nevada Farm Bureau picnic Saturday at their farm west of Fallon. Guests included many ranchers and farmers, businessmen and several politicians.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. WEDNESDAY At 9:43 p.m., a 39-year-old Gardnerville woman was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct after deputies responded to reports of a dispute at the Carson Street Carson City Inn. Bail was set at $150.
Supreme Court rejects request to raise Non-Nevada lawyer license fees The Nevada Supreme Court this week rejected a petition by the State Bar to raise the fees non-Nevada lawyers must pay to practice in this state on a specific case.
RENO – Zack Godley, like several of his Aces teammates, has shuttled back and forth between Arizona and Reno this season.
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Built in 1926, the Cal Neva Lodge & Casino, once owned by Frank Sinatra and frequented by the likes of the Rat Pack, Marilyn Monroe and members of the Kennedy family, is undoubtedly the most historic resort at North Lake Tahoe.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning
A fire broke out on a piece of property on Alcorn Road this afternoon.
The Summer Reading Program is underway! If you haven’t already signed up come in and do it today. Activities include self-directed craft projects, a writing workshop, weekly performances, books to keep and lots of fun for all ages.
Bruce Conner (1933–2008) was an important but (until now) a largely overlooked and under appreciated artist, often referred at the “best known least known artist.”
If bristlecone pines could talk they would have stories to tell. Perhaps they would recall a time when much of Nevada was still covered with water. Or speak of the prehistoric people who wrote on rocks.
RENO — An old technology that uses natural bacteria predators, called bacteriophages, is the focus of new research at the University of Nevada, Reno. The technique is being used to reduce salmonella bacteria in meat products.
The long awaited first new car dealership in Fernley is now up and running.
The Fallon City Council has appointed Jane Moon its new director of Tourism and Visitor Events and also as a member of the mayor’s cabinet.
The 2016 Live Local Fallon grand prize drawing and barbecue will be Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. along Maine Street between Williams Avenue and Center Street.
A fire broke out on a piece of property on Alcorn Road this afternoon.
A Churchill County paving project that began on Monday on Allen Road is expected to be finished today. The stretch of paving runs from Franklin Street to Sheckler Road.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s been a magical three-day run for Pawtucket’s Chris Marrero. The veteran outfielder/first baseman slugged a solo homer off the bench to earn MVP honors and put the finishing touch on the International League’s 4-2 victory over the Pacific Coast League at the Triple-A All-Star Game on Wednesday night at BB&T Ballpark.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul said absolutely nothing that hasn’t been said before when they stood up before the ESPYs show this week.
Fallon High School Rodeo Club’s six qualifiers are already on the road to Gillette, Wyo., for the National High School Rodeo Finals beginning Sunday for a one-week run. While it’s a new road for all of them, for a few it’s the last before they part ways.
Registration is underway for the 3rd Annual Kiwanis Pancreatic Cancer Awareness 10K/5K run/walk and one-mile Kids Fun Run on Sept. 17.
Lyon County is changing its business model as it deals with community development — planning, zoning and building safety. The county entered into a contract with Farr West Engineering to serve as the Community Development Director and Building Department.
A nonprofit student exchange program is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries, including Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy and Japan.
There will be a root beer float stand from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 16 just south of Raley’s in Carson City.
Carson City Recreation’s Basic Dog Obedience program, instructed by Guy Yeaman, begins Tuesday, July 26 and runs through Aug. 30.
Local favorite Krista Jenkins, along with her band, All Hat, No Cattle, will perform at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 17.
Each year, Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties organizes a summer program in Silver City with science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) activities for children. The activities are free, and one need not live in Silver City to attend. Parents are asked to stay and join in the fun at the School House/Community Center at 385 High St.
Golf is in Stan Jaksick’s blood.
Tully Green at 5 p.m. today at Genoa Bar, 2282 Main St., Genoa. Jackie Dauzat from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Max Casino, 900 S. Carson St.
A local artist who uses Nevada’s state fish as an artistic muse is showing artwork in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center.
Head down to the Brewery Arts Center this Saturday evening for a free concert under the stars.
Back by popular demand, the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West will be bringing its full concert band to the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center at 7 p.m. Aug. 16.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking help in locating a runaway teen who has been missing since July 1. Jaden Crouser, 14, was last seen at her residence July 1. Crouser is a white female with blue eyes and blonde hair with a dark blue tint. She’s also 5-feet 1-inch, 120 pounds and has her lip pierced on the right side.
Peter Kraemer was born in Piesport, Germany to Adam and Mathilde Kraemer. He came through Ellis Island.
At 7:05 p.m. on July 27, the Reno Aces will play the Sacramento River Cats on the Greater Nevada Field in Reno. As a way to raise money for the Carson City Library, the Friends of the Carson City Library is selling ticket vouchers at $16 each for Left Field Reserve.
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous Meetings are held at 5:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. Tuesdays at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Division Street.
Larry Ford will present “Virgil Earp: The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, July 20, at 6:30 p.m.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. TUESDAY At 12:30 p.m., a 21-year-old transient man and a 19-year-old Altaville, Calif., man were arrested on suspicion of petit larceny after deputies responded to reports of two men taking deli meat from the Market Street Walmart. Bail for both was set at $250.
Deana Hoover is offering a class about the art of communicating with animal and spirit guides from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St.
What does Pokemon Go have to do with traffic crashes and pedestrian issues? A lot if you’re one of the thousands playing this game. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this game which is played on your smart phone, it involves walking or driving around in an attempt to capture various Pokemon characters which appear on the screen of your phone as you near them.
The Federal Aviation Administration recently announced rule changes for the commercial use of unmanned autonomous vehicles. For companies like AboveNV the changes allow them to significantly expand business plans in northern Nevada.
NEW YORK — If you thought the Brexit vote was scary, check out the full page newspaper ad that recently appeared in The New York Times recounting all the horrors in the present tense, as if they were still unfolding: The vote “topples” the British government, “crushes” the pound and “wipes away” billions in stock market wealth. Then came the purpose behind all the panicky prose.
With the backing of the U.S. Department of Justice, Nevada will get a comprehensive review of its juvenile justice system.
The Board of Examiners on Tuesday approved a settlement with the company providing electronic student proficiency testing.
The long awaited first new car dealership in Fernley is now up and running. The construction of the 15,000-square-foot Fernley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM just off of Interstate 80 corridor at 1395 Newlands Drive was completed late this spring and began operations in the middle of June.
Carson District Judges James Wilson and Todd Russell are systematically rejecting petitions from inmates seeking to force prison officials to grant them good time credits lowering their minimum sentences.
A slight when he was a young man in his native Viet Nam has served as a motivator for a Carson City man to ascend to the top of his sport in the world.
If you cook meat, you’re probably aware you should let it rest, or sit, for a few minutes after cooking to let the juices (please don’t call it blood, it’s a protein water called myoglobin) reabsorb into the meat. Let’s dig into this topic more to see if there’s any validity behind resting meat.
Don’t let the freakish cool weather fool you for a dip one of the area’s irrigation canals.
BOSTON — A 2006 Churchill County High School graduate celebrated America’s 240th year of independence as part of a hand-picked Navy crew serving on the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, the USS Constitution.
The community of Fallon came together on Friday for Financial Horizons’ fourth annual event, this year appropriately named the American Heroes 5K in support of the city’s heroes.
Under his guidance as a high-school vice principal and director of vocational programs, Lou Buckmaster ensured Churchill County had the best technical education classes in Nevada.
Despite a recurrent support for the bill, the Churchill County Commissioners approved a motion to deny a designation of a portion of the Augusta Mountains within Churchill County as a wilderness area in tandem with the Pershing County Lands Bill.
Access to highly specialized healthcare is becoming a little easier to find in Northern Nevada.
Since “veep” talk for Donald Trump is all the rage this week, let me throw my two cents in: Newt Gingrich. Here are my Top Ten reasons why…
(Note: The following reads like satire; unfortunately, it’s all fact.) “It has not been easy for me. I started off in Brooklyn. My father gave me a small loan of a million dollars.” Donald Trump, Oct. 26, 2015
Thomas Edward Summerbell II graduated from the University of Wyoming a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology and commissioned an officer in the Army National Guard as a second lieutenant. From left are SummerbelI, grandmother Linda E. Oxborrow, aunt Jenivive A. Lucero and Sgt. Justin Berg.
The Churchill County Commission meets at 1:15 p.m. today at 155 N. Taylor St., in the commission chambers. The meeting was scheduled a week earlier from the original July 20 date.
It ‘s unbelievable how naïve a young married mother with two young children can be. When I look back at those years in Roslyn, Pennsylvania, I cringe at how gullible I was and how often my neighbors took advantage of me.
Louis Edwin Buckmaster, 82, passed away peacefully at his home on July 6, 2016.Lou or Bucky as he was called by his family, was born January 1, 1934, the first baby to be born in Butte that year, to Albert Louis Buckmaster and Harriet Grace Thomas Buckmaster.
George Henry David Fabrizius, 78, of Carson City, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. George was born to Johann George and Katherine Margaret Fabrizius, in Wakeeney, Kansas April 4, 1938.
Virginia Delores Clendenon passed away in the presence of her children and loved ones in Caldwell, Idaho, June 29, 2016. She was born in Dinuba, California, on August 5, 1920.
Anita Ann Woodward Fallis, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on July 1, 2016, at the home of her daughter, in Evington, Virginia. Anita was born November 18, 1936 in Fallon, Nevada. Daughter of Grant Thomas Woodward and Ruth Hamlin Murray.
Iral W. Dickey passed April 11, 2016 in Salinas, CA. His full obituary can be read at http://www.altavistamortuary.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1816498. He was a longtime minister at the Church of the Nazarene and other churches in Fallon and surrounding communities. He is survived by wife Dorothy Dickey, son Bryan Dickey, daughter Cynthia Laws (Dickey), and son Neal Dickey. A memorial honoring his life will be held Saturday July 16th, 10am at Fallon Church of the Nazarene with a reception immediately following.
The ESL In-Home Program of Northern Nevada is offering free one-hour training sessions to cover how to teach English as a Second Language (ESL).
Due to scheduling conflicts, Carson City Supervisor Ward 1 Karen Abowd’s monthly Walkabout will take place on the third Friday of the month, July 22, rather than on the usual second Friday of the month.
The Carson City Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its 27th Leadership Institute, a nine-month class that covers the ins and outs of city operations.
Kudos to all Chicago Cubs fans. You bought four starters for tonight’s All-Star game in San Diego.
Carson High School’s class of 1966 is hosting its 50th reunion Aug. 12-14.
Gina Lopez Hill, the executive director of the Brewery Arts Center, will be featured at Carson CIty Soroptimist’s next meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 at Glen Eagles.
The Douglas County Public Library is continuing its Summer Saturday Family Movie series with “Shaun the Sheep” at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16 in the Minden branch’s meeting room, 1625 Library Lane.
A garage and fabric sale fundraiser to benefit Dayton Senior Center’s meals program is from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 16 at the center, 320 Old Dayton Valley Road.
The 7th annual National Feeding Pets of the Homeless Give a Dog a Bone Week is coming up on Aug. 7-14.
Carson City Natives & Newcomers is meeting to talk about its service projects at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 14 at the Black Bear Diner inside Max’s Casino.
Friends In Service Helping, or FISH, is distributing free USDA Commodity Foods to Carson City families 9-11 a.m. Friday, July 22 at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. No one will be admitted before 9 a.m.
The Nevada State Railroad Museum is kicking off the Fourth of July weekend with train rides and exhibits on Saturday. Then, Sunday and Monday, the museum will celebrate with a parade of trains at 9 a.m.
The Douglas County Public Library will continue its Summer Saturday Family Movie series when it screens “The Lego Movie” at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 9 in meeting room at the Minden branch, 1625 Library Lane.
Cory Marc Mayer April 15, 1980-June 25, 2016
The Lyon County Republican Central Committee will hold its next meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 9, at Smith Valley Library, 22 Day Lane in Smith Valley.
The Mike Thomas Lecture Series sponsored by the Plaza Hotel and Event Center is picking up July 8 with a presentation about an alleged alien landing in Roswell, N.M., in 1947.
Salvation Army Thrift Store, 180 E. Winnie Lane, is offering 50 percent off all items on Monday, July 4.
The TOCCATA — Tahoe Symphony Orchestra Chorus concert scheduled at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 10 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Carson City has been moved to 5 p.m. on the same date.
Summer youth guitar and essential oils classes are being offered at A to Zen, 1801 N. Carson St.
Two days of live music, crafts, raffles, rides on military vehicles and plenty of chili are planned from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 9-10 at Glen Eagles, 3700 N. Carson St.
Lavender distillation offers growers an opportunity to increase product offerings and sales by creating essential oil and other value-added products.
Teri Sweeney Art will be holding the second in a series of three workshops on how to paint en plein air (painting done outside rather than in a studio) starting July 13 and running through Aug. 3.
CURRENT TOPS Each Friday at 9 a.m.-Take Pounds Off Sensibly with our fun group! Join us for motivation at the Methodist Church, 280 E. Stillwater Ave.
STATELINE — Two-time NBA MVP Steph Curry will join superstar athletes and entertainers at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe later this month.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. Carson City FRIDAY At 4:51 p.m., a Joshua Patterson, 27, was arrested on suspicion of a felony Douglas County warrant after deputies conducted a warrant service near the 1600 block of Medical Parkway. Bail was set at $5,000.
The Federal Aviation Administration recently announced rule changes for the commercial use of unmanned autonomous vehicles. For companies like AboveNV the changes allow them to significantly expand business plans in northern Nevada.
Note: Menus for week of July 11 subject to change without notice. Choice of beverage included.
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center: To DonYelle McCauley and Michael Barnett of Dayton, Quinton James Barnett, born June 20, 2016, weighing 7 pounds and 3 ounces.
Like every other Golden State Warrior fan, I was overjoyed when Kevin Durant jumped ship.
There won’t be a District 1 Little League championship banner flying at Governors Field next year.
Last weekend’s Ironman series visit to Fernley 95A Speedway provided two nights of close, exciting racing
Carson City Sheriff Kenny Furlong said the murder of a five police officers in Dallas will weigh heavily on the minds of every police officer in the nation, not just in Dallas.
Rusty was born April 24th, 1944 as the second Son to Jim and Ethel Hendrick in Kewahee, Il. After graduating from Savanna HS in Savanna, Il, he attended the University of Wisconsin at Platteville ,WS. Rusty was a Vietnam Veteran. After his Tour of Duty, he moved to So. California working various job’sRusty moved to So. Lake Tahoe in 1971, starting his Career in the Food and Beverage Casino IndustryIn 1982 moved to Carson City and worked at the Carson Casino’s
John William McGlynn, 67 of Carson City passed away on July 7, 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
Stanley J. Novak passed away June 14, 2016 at The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community in Carson City, NV at the age of 94.He was born on August 17, 1921 in Czechoslovakia. His father owned a large farm where he grew up.
nn Cecil Smiley, 81, of Roseburg, OR, passed away April 28, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center with his loving wife of 61 years, children and nephews at his side.
Nevada Humane Society’s Duck Race & Festival is swimming back for a 7th year with a goal to adopt 30,000 rubber ducks to benefit homeless pets.
In cooperation with Carson City Open Space, Muscle Powered is holding a special Trash Mob on July 16.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. Carson City THURSDAY At 3:00 p.m., Matthew Aymami, 30, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony ex-felon in possession of a firearm warrant after deputies initiated a traffic stop near South Carson and Rhodes streets. Bail was set at $25,000.
South Carson Street will become a Carson City-owned road next year.
On June 22, the Northern Nevada Development Authority and the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada announced the formation of the Western Manufacturing Alliance (WMA), an alliance of manufacturers, for manufacturers, and led by manufacturers to support next generation manufacturing.
All lights are green for 3,000-plus participants who will take to Alpine County roadways Saturday for the 36th annual Death Ride, Tour of the California Alps.
Aqua Metals, a company based out of Alameda, Calif., is revolutionizing the way lead batteries are recycled. Aqua Metals delivered and installed its first AquaRefining module to their newly constructed 135,000-square-foot lead recycling facility in northern Nevada’s Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRIC) at the end of June. The module is one of 16 modules that will be installed in the facility by the end of summer.
Carson City Little League’s 9-10 all-star team kept its District 1 title hopes alive with a 3-2 extra-inning win over Centennial Thursday night at Governors Field.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Motor Unit donated $500 to the Catmandu cat and kitten adoption center Wednesday.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking help in identifying a woman allegedly involved in a burglary. The suspect, described as an adult, white female broke into a business in the 400 block of N. Curry Street around 5:06 a.m. June 27.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... Brian Polian of the Nevada Wolf Pack and Tim DeRuyter of the Fresno State Bulldogs need to win big this year. Polian’s football team has done nothing but tread water since he took over the program in 2013.
The Board of Supervisors Thursday approved an amendment to an incentive agreement with Richard Campagni, owner of Carson City’s Toyota, Scion, Hyundai and Capital Ford car dealerships.
In a recent Manta poll, 16 percent of small business owners said they were veterans, service-disabled veterans or active duty/reservists.
FBI Director James Comey removed all doubt this week that our government is corrupt at all levels.
The two best days of my life will always be the day I married Kathy and the day our daughter Karyn was born.
The Tesla Gigafactory project collected $9.6 million in tax credits between October 2014 and June 2015.
Even with half of the year in the books, many small business owners wait until the end of the year to assess their business and identify ways to improve on their financial performance. Yet making time for a mid-year check-in – when you have a good idea of your business’ needs – may be one of the best times to help your business save time and money and operate more efficiently in the long run. From preparing for quarterly taxes, to managing cash flow and revising business plans, every business owner can benefit from a financial refresh. Below are three financial tips to help you stay on track the rest of the year:
Plants are more sensitive to changes in temperature than humans. Not only are they stuck where they are planted, temperature plays a critical role in plant processes.
If you’re a small-business owner, you think a lot about today. Is your cash flow sufficient … today? Are your products and services competitive … today? Are you confident in your marketing and advertising efforts … today? And because you are so focused on today, you may be neglecting a key aspect of tomorrow – your retirement. Specifically, do you have a good retirement plan for yourself?
It’s hard to admit, but I have been a drug supplier for my cats. OK, I didn’t really realize what I was doing, but nonetheless I’m guilty. I have given all my cats catnip and grew it in my flower beds. Catnip is a recreational drug for cats, and I’ve come to realize for some humans also.
The following cases were heard in the Tenth Judicial District Court before Judge Tom Stockard.
Stillwater Celebration. The hospitable people of Stillwater had extended an invitation to the general public to participate in the observance of our National Day at that place, and early in the morning people began pouring in from every direction with autos, buggies and wagons gaily decorated in the national colors, while many came on horseback. If anyone wanted to know the location of Stillwater, all they had to do was to follow a streak of dust, for all roads led to the former county seat.
Churchill County Senior Center 310 E. Court St. Fallon, NV 89406
The Bureau of Land Management has prepared an Environmental Assessment which analyzes potential impacts of issuing a special recreation permit for the proposed Best in the Desert annual Vegas to Reno off-highway vehicle race. Public comments will be accepted through July 31.
The community has a chance to thank their first responders tonight with the “Honoring American Heroes 5K” and barbecue dinner.
Lavender distillation offers growers an opportunity to increase product offerings and sales by creating essential oil and other value-added products.
The Truckke Carson Irrigation Disrict is reducing the annual water supply allocation for water right holders in the Carson Division (Fallon area) of the Newlands Federal Reclamation Project from 85 percent to 75 Percent.
Three-year-old Scarlett Telford, who has acute lymphoblastic leukemia (b-cell), will benefit from anyone who attends the spaghetti feed and silent auction on Saturday night at the Eagles Hall.
State-endorsed, nonprofit online university WGU Nevada is now accepting applications for a new online bachelor’s degree program aimed at preparing IT professionals for roles in the growing field of data management and analytics.
Nevada’s voter rolls have grown to more than 1.55 million as of the end of June.
Tickets are still available for this year’s opening group for the Fallon Cantaloupe Festival and Country Fair, Love and Theft, who will play on Sept. 2.
Northern Nevada has a gem of a golf course tucked away in Reno.
Brian Polian of the Nevada Wolf Pack and Tim DeRuyter of the Fresno State Bulldogs need to win big this year. Polian’s football team has done nothing but tread water since he took over the program in 2013. He’s never had a winning season in conference play and is just 18-20 overall.
Fresh from winning the Cal Ripken state title, Fallon’s 8-under all-star team is 10 days away from competing in the regional tournament.
Six is becoming a lucky number for the Fallon High School Rodeo Club.
Several scams have been reported recently, and Carson City residents are advised to be cautious when handing out money or information to unknown persons. Sheriff Ken Furlong said the Carson City Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of callers pretending to be companies or agencies asking for money. However, reputable businesses and persons won’t ask for money or personal information over the phone, Furlong said.
Born to Stanely Edward (Stan) Field and Barbara Lee Field on January 21, 1973, Robb passed from this life, to join his mother, on June 21, 2016. Rob was kindhearted and very likeable, with an easy accepting way. He and his older brother, Anthony, were a great source of joy for their grandmother, Nickie Osborne.
Cory Marc Mayer, 36, died June 25, 2016 in Carson City, NV.He is survived by his mother Patricia Lampshire, daughter Sarah Katelnikoff; aunt & and uncle, Mike and Judy Lampshire; aunt and uncle, Dan and Ann Lampshire; cousins, Kim Copeland, Kevin and Becca Lampshire, Allison Lampshire; Fiancé Victoria Smith; uncle Jack Mayer; brother, Jason, sister, Trish. Services will be held on July 23rd at Elk’s Lodge from 11:00am - 3:00pm.In lieu of flowers please make donations to your favorite charity.
Donald G. Millet, age 99, passed away July 1, 2016 in Carson City, NV. Walton’s Chapel Of The Valley is in charge of his final arrangements
Billi Jo Hawkins passed away unexpectedly at her home in Carson City, Nevada on July 2, 2016. She was born to Joseph and Ruth Hawkins on November 11, 1976 in Elko, Nevada. Billi was a special person and touched the hearts of all that she met. She will be truly missed. She is survived by her parents, brother Thomas (Mel), nieces, Sydney and Kayleigh. No services are planned, but there will be a Celebration of her life held in Carson City at a later date.
Thomas Wilson Robinson passed away at home with his wife Jo, on June 28, 2016. He was born in a log cabin in the hills of Sparta, Missouri Tom was the youngest of four children born to James and Sydna Robinson. He spent his early childhood in Sparta then moved to Springfield Missouri and joined the Navy after graduating high school in 1951.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. Carson City WEDNESDAY At 9:45 a.m., Elliot Starke, 51, a transient, was arrested on suspicion of felony failure to register as a sex offender after deputies responded to reports of a man verbally harassing staff at the Carson Street Hampton Inn. Bail was set at $5,000.
Food by John Hurzel, wine, craft beer and rides on the Mills Park Railroad will be offered at Kiwanis Club of Sierra Nevada’s 8th Annual Wine Train.
An eight-week bridge class starting at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 4 is planned at the Carson City Senior Center. The first two classes are free. For more information, call Gary at 775-841-6477.
Western entertainment by a family band out of Las Vegas is visiting the Carson Plaza at 3:30 p.m. July 13 in Carson City.
Magic Dan will appear at the Douglas County Public Library Lake Tahoe branch at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 27. He then will visit the Douglas County Community and Senior Center in Gardnerville at 6:30 p.m. for the final show to celebrate the summer reading finale.
Tahoe/Douglas Elks, 1227 Kimmerling Road in Gardnerville, is hosting bingo on Friday, July, 15. Doors open at 5 p.m. with warm ups at 6 and regular games at 6:30 p.m.
Soroptimist International of the Comstock is hosting an evening of bingo on Aug. 6 at the Dayton Senior Center; 320 Old Dayton Valley Road, Dayton. Attendees will be playing approximately 14 games for prizes.
Carson City’s intriguing history will be explored and theatrically relived in Madame Curry’s Ghost Walk at 6:30 p.m. July 9 and 23.
Perry T. Francis, DDS and his associate Aimee Snell DDS, MS, who focus on treating children, young adults and people with special needs at Wild About Smiles, are offering free oral hygiene kits and a Max the Molar craft kit through Aug. 15 to encourage brushing and flossing through the summer.
London-based artist Claire Scully, known for her meticulous, nature-based illustrations, is one of five visiting artists this summer at the Resident Artist Program in Silver City.
What a difference five short years can make. In 2011, Northern Nevada was still firmly in the crushing grip of the Great Recession. Some historians say the recession that rocked America to its financial foundations started in December of 2007 and ended in mid 2009, but Northern Nevadans scoff at that timeline.
Two Carson City Little League all-star squads remained alive in District 1 competition, and a third was sent to the consolation bracket Tuesday night at Governors Field.
Southbound Train from 8 p.m. to midnight in the Eleventh Frame Winner Lounge at Carson Lanes, 4600 Snyder Ave.
A comedian and magician who was recently named a judges’ favorite on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” is visiting the Carson Nugget on Friday, July 8.
A quintet that plays a combination of rock, roots, gospel, blues, funk, and reggae is playing Friday, July 15 in Minden Park.
Dangermuffin, an American roots rock trio out of South Carolina, is continuing the Brewery Arts Center’s summer music series at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 9. The free series puts on free live music Saturdays through Aug. 4 outdoors at the Brewery Arts Center.
Northern Nevada Development Authority announced two new appointments. Andrew Haskin is the organization’s new director of business development, and Susannah “Susie” Russell is the new director of marketing. Both assumed their new positions on June 20.
How to get a job at Tesla session set July 23 in Reno
Cherie Lee Zimmerman, 85 of Carson City, passed away on July 2, 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800
Shelley J. Rodriguez, 58, died July 1, 2016 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Donald G. Millet passed away July 1, 2106 in Carson City, NV. Walton’s Chapel Of The Valley is in charge of his final arrangements
Daniel Brady Lloyd, born and raised in the San Fernando Valley to Jack and Dolores Lloyd along with his brother, Steve (Luann).
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. Carson City TUESDAY At 2:12 p.m., a 26-year-old Stockton, Calif., man was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery near the Highway 50 7-11 convenience store. Bail was set at $3,000.
JJ Ply of Dayton High School won the Region 16 Junior Olympic Decathlon last weekend at Chabot College in Hayward.
Today’s equation: A welter of juicy peaches at the farmer’s market plus a riot of raspberries in the garden plus a house guest equals peachy-raspberry muffins!
The second suspect involved in an armed robbery is in custody. Anthony Melendrez, 34, and Jermaine Jordan, 31, are suspected of robbing the North Carson Street O’Reilly Auto Parts store at gunpoint last Monday. Melendrez was taken into custody in Sparks on June 29 at the Rail City Casino.
Lawmakers this week reviewed changes to the Legislative process designed to get the 2017 session up and running faster.
Facing a tough comparison with May 2015, Nevada’s gaming win fell 4.5 percent this May to $958 million.
When it comes to your overall health, taking simple steps to keep yourself in good shape is key. Regardless of age or physical ability, practicing healthy habits can help improve both your physical and mental states, and lead to a happier, healthier lifestyle.
In 2014, health care spending for people with diabetes covered by employer-sponsored insurance (ESI) grew at a much faster pace, rising nearly six percent compared to 3.2 percent for people without diabetes, according to a study released Monday by the Health Care Cost Institute (HCCI).
According to a national survey from the American Dental Association (ADA) and Crest and Oral B, the smile outranked eyes, hair and the body as the most attractive physical feature.
A small group of walkers trekked almost 30 miles along the Reno Highway from Fernley to Fallon on Friday to draw awareness for this year’s Relay for Life.
The roadway shoulder and bridge improvement project on U.S. 95 north of Fallon is going well, said spokeswoman Meg Ragonese of the Nevada Department of Transportation.
Surrounded by friends, family and fellow racers on Monday night, Cory Sample had a lot more to celebrate with this Independence Day than just fireworks.
On the heels of Independence Day, the “Honoring American Heroes 5K” and barbecue dinner will be held Friday at 6 p.m. at the Churchill County Fire Station.
Nevada’s unemployment rate ticked up a bit in May, rising three-tenths from 5.8 to 6.1 percent seasonally adjusted. But the raw rate was up just a tenth to 6.2 percent.
A Honor Roll 4th Quarter 6th Grade
The hyper-liberal online tabloid Huff-&-Puffington Post belly-ached this week that candidates backed by the National Republican Congressional Committee are “mostly white, mostly male.”
June 27 was an historical day for women’s rights. The Supreme Court of the United States overturned the Texas law HB-2 which was obviously designed to close abortion clinics in that state. The decision was the most important Supreme Court decision regarding a women’s right to a safe abortion since Roe vs. Wade.
How many more Istanbuls and Orlandos and Brussels do we need before we wake up and smell the gun-powder?
Since the beginning of recorded history Man has used saunas to ensure health and wellness. From Native American sweat lodges throughout North America down through the Mayan civilizations and across the planet to the Finnish saunas we know today, humans have benefited from the detoxifying effects of sweat produced in these sessions.
When my son Doug and I picked the acre where we now live, the entire end of our street was up for grabs. This meant that we wouldn’t have a clue what kind of neighbors we were going to have. If you don’t think that should be a major concern when buying a property that will be your home, think again.
In 2014, National Guard Bureau placed the Nevada Army Guard’s 421st Regional Training Institute on probationary status for failing to meet national standards.
In addition to providing community news and features, a newspaper also serves as a voice for the community through editorials, columns and letters to the editor.
MOBILE, Ala. — Austal USA’s Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) team finalized the delivery of USNS Carson City (EPF 7) to the U.S. Navy during a small document-signing event held onboard the ship here on June 24, 2016.
With all the attention paid to health and wellness these days, it’s no wonder that probiotics are such a hot topic. Probiotics support digestive health and strong immunity (70 percent of our immune system is located in the digestive tract); however, there are a lot of myths surrounding them.
RENO – Camped out in the shade above the 18th green on an early Friday evening sat a Fallon golfer still waiting for his big break.
Assemblyman Elliot Anderson, D-Las Vegas, has filed a proposed constitutional amendment that would remove both the controller and the treasurer from the list of elected constitutional officers in Nevada.
WGU NEVADA The following local residents have received their degree from WGU Nevada.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. Carson City FRIDAY At 7:48 p.m., a 73-year-old Dayton man was arrested on suspicion of DUI after deputies responded to reports of a traffic sign knocked over near Fairview Drive and 5th Street. The suspect was detained at Fairview and Butti Way after deputies initiated a traffic stop. Bail was set at $1,000.
With the retirement of Sen. Harry Reid, Rep. Mark Amodei says he sees another push to open Yucca Mountain on the horizon.
All three Carson City Little League all-star teams have one loss heading into today’s action of Nevada District 1 tournament at Governors Field.
Linda Diane Robinson, 68, of Carson City, passed away on June 30, 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800.
RENO — One of the longest droughts in professional sports came to a happy end Sunday afternoon.
RENO — The shot of the 18th annual Barracuda Championship belonged to Rhein Gibson.
Golf is a name recognition sport, and that’s a shame.
Austin Garcia kept his head and controlled his pitches with the game already potentially getting away from the Carson 10-year-old all-stars and the end result was a turning point that led to a win.
The Carson Blue Jays baseball team suffered a couple of close losses after not being able to hold onto a lead Saturday.
RENO — Greg Chalmers finds himself in uncharted territory entering the final day of the 18th annual Barracuda Championship.
RENO — Saturday is considered moving day on the PGA Tour, and Kelly Kraft made a huge jump up the leaderboard at the Barracuda Championships.
One night each year, John Street, adjacent to Cafe at Adele’s, is transformed into an intimate music venue for Concert Under the Stars, and for a few precious moments the air is filled with great music, a lot of love and laughter in order to raise money that continues The Greenhouse Project’s mission of educating the next generation of farmers and feeding the under served in the community.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. THURSDAY At 8:42 a.m., Michael Roberts, 40, a transient was arrested on suspicion of felony embezzlement of a vehicle less than $3,500 and driving on a suspended driver’s license after deputies initiated a traffic stop at the Fairview Drive Lowes. Bail was set at $10,500.
The Legislative Interim Finance Committee on Thursday approved adding $534,000 to the state Criminal History Repository to cover costs from the new sex offender reporting law.
The Carson Blue Jays baseball team used a four-run first inning to take control in a 5-1 win against the Boise Seminoles Friday at Wooster High School.
RENO — Bronson Burgoon’s reputation precedes him.
RENO — Simply put, Greg Chalmers is the sentimental choice to win the 18th annual Barracuda Championships.
The Interim Finance Committee on Thursday approved spending nearly $1.3 million a year for the next five years to create a new financial fraud unit within the Attorney General’s Office.
Assemblyman Elliot Anderson, D-Las Vegas, has filed a proposed constitutional amendment that would remove both the Controller and the Treasurer from the list of elected constitutional officers in Nevada
If you want to see some great local dirt track racing, head for Fernley 95A Speedway tonight for the final race of the Ironman series that has been battling at various northern Nevada tracks for the past week.
