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Faith & Insight: Stewarding

"One of the most baffling realities I walk through in life is that God asks me, a human, to steward what he has given me."

Past Pages for January 4 to 7, 2025

Carson City history from the Nevada Appeal archive

Linda Marrone: The loss of a great friend

Here’s to my friend Charlie Abowd and how much he will be missed but he left us with lasting memories of so many meals shared at Adele’s, his wonderful cookbook and his testament that food can always bring us together.

Get Healthy Carson City: Building healthy habits for the New Year

The start of a new year is the perfect opportunity to leave behind bad habits and embrace a healthier lifestyle.

Trina Machacek: Rooting for the mouse

There is always a show going on in the back yard. No matter the season.

Past Pages for January 1 to 3, 2025

Carson City history from the Nevada Appeal archive

Trina Machacek: Rip off the bandage

I don’t mean like a literal bandage. I am talking about what I feel as the year comes to a close and a new fresh year is in sight. It really is though, like as the old year ends and a new one barrels down the pike at me, like a bandage is being ripped off and the new clean fresh skin underneath is ready to hit the ground running. Well, not actually hitting the ground.

Faith & Insight: Celebrating Christmas

Happy Christmas everyone! For those of you thinking that I’m a bit belated with a Christmas greeting, I give you the good news that on the Christian calendar Christmas is actually a 12-day celebration, beginning with Christmas day and ending with Epiphany (the visit of the wise men).

Jim Hartman: Vindication of a ‘fringe’ scientist

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya showed courage in challenging the entrenched public heath establishment.

Past Pages for Dec. 28-Dec. 31, 2024

Pay your taxes. The Delinquent Tax List, for 1867, 1868 and 1869 are now in the hands of the District Attorney of this county, who will make trouble, unless delinquents pay up in a very limited period. “A word to the wise is sufficient.”

Trina Machacek: Rip off the bandage

As 2025 tick tocks its way to life there are things that I still have to do to let the old year go.

Strong: 'With malice toward none'

Millions of Americans voted for Trump. With those votes, they accepted the destruction of many of the principles Republicans claim to believe in.

Our view: Don’t be that tortoise in the passing lane

Nevada drivers like to camp in the left lane of a four-lane highway — and that causes dangerous situations.

Get Healthy Carson City: CCHHS year in review

The end of the year is a perfect time for agencies to reflect on the successes and challenges of the past year and set goals for the year ahead.

Past Pages for December 25 to 27, 2024

Carson City history from the Nevada Appeal archive