August 2012
Obituary: Elinor D. McNeil Cooke Berger
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/23/2012 - 8:13amElinor D. McNeil Cooke Berger, born to Edgar V. McNeil, Sr. and Mildred Baxter McNeil in Carson City, NV on September 18, 1935 entered into her final journey August 18, 2012. A memorial service...
Notch 8 plays tonight as series continues at Cafe at Adele's
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 10:42pmThe second show of the 10th annual Summer Concerts on the Veranda Series takes place tonight at Café at Adele’s. The music plays every Thursday through Sept. 13, from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Offering a line-up that ranges from jazz and world music to American rock and country, this season showcases some of the best talent from Nevada and California.
"Each year, the concert series has grown and we have enjoyed a wide range of music by talented performers, all of whom bring something special to the table," said Charlie Abowd, chef and co-owner of Cafe at Adele's.
Carson Little League thanks our Community for their awesome support
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 6:59pmI wanted to take some time to send out a special thank you to the awesome Businesses and people in our community who helped support our Junior and Senior Little League All Stars advancement to the Western Regional Tournaments in Vancouver WA and Ontario, CA this year! With out their support this would not have been possible for these fine athletes. Our Juniors (13-14 year olds) and Seniors (15-16 year olds) both Finished 1 and 3 in their tournaments and failed to advance to the Little League World Series but had an experience that most kids never have had.
New Margin Tax Initiative Petition Pushed By Teachers Union Challenged In Court
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 6:24pmCARSON CITY – The Committee to Protect Nevada Jobs has filed a new lawsuit against a revised margin tax initiative petition sought by the Nevada State Education Association for violating a prohibition requiring such measures to focus on a single
South Lake Tahoe appoints Nancy Kerry as permanent City Manager
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 4:42pmAt the conclusion of Tuesday’s South Lake Tahoe City Council closed session, the council unanimously voted and offered the full time permanent City Manager position to Nancy Kerry. The terms of the two-and-a-half year contract are still being negotiated.
Roop Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Project to Begin
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 3:49pmConstruction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities is about to begin on Roop Street between Winnie Lane and Northridge Drive! Although short, this stretch of road is currently one of the more dangerous areas in town for cyclists and pedestrians. Safe and well used bicycle facilities exist on either side of Lone Mountain, but cyclists must brave fast traffic and a crumbling shoulder if they wish to connect the two areas. And although pedestrians are instructed not to use this route, no other reasonable routes exist nearby.
Nevada Highway Patrol recognizes troopers, announces promotions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 2:56pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol has announced a number of promotions, advancements and replacements. According to Trooper Chuck Allen, NHP has promoted Joe McKay and Dave Cox to the rank of sergeant. Cox will be assigned to the Fallon area while McKay will remain in the Reno-Sparks area.
Crime Log: Carson City deputies arrest man on domestic battery allegations
Submitted by T. Costa on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 2:32pmCarson City Sheriff's deputies have arrested Christopher Michael Schumacher, 30, a man of unknown origin, as of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. Schumacher was arrested based on felony allegations of third-offense domestic battery and disuading a victim from reporting a crime, gross misdemeanor allegations of child abuse/neglect and false imprisonment, and a misdemeanor allegation of violation of a probation warrant.
Roop Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Project Construction about to Begin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 2:11pmWork is expected to begin August 27 on a Carson CIty project to provide bicycle and pedestrian improvements on North Roop Street from Winnie Lane to Northridge Drive. The Carson City Regional Transportation Commission has awarded a contract which will connect existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Carson City, according to a news release. Roop Street between Winnie Lane and Northridge Drive currently does not have a sidewalk or bike lanes, and people often try to use a narrow strip of concrete against a wall to travel this section of road.
Obituary: Sheri Ann O'Hara
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 1:15pmSheri Ann O'Hara, 67, passed away at home on July 2, 2012. She was born on October 3, 1944 to Wayne and Dorothy (Hamer) Yates in Reno, Nevada. She grew up in Carson City, Nevada and graduated f...