December 2013
2013 among the driest on record for Northern Nevada and the Sierra
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/31/2013 - 9:42amWeather-wise in Northern Nevada and the Sierra, 2013 will likely go down in the history books as a year of extremes in both drought, heat and quick bursts of rainfall, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. Here is a recap of the year.
New Romance Novel Features the Eastern Sierras
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/31/2013 - 9:36amHarlequin Books will release my debut novel, A Ranch to Keep, on February 4th, just in time for Valentines Day! And besides being a romance novel, perfect for the holiday, it’s also a sort of a valentine to the east side of the Sierras.
Carson City deputies make multiple misdemeanor arrests over extended holiday weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/30/2013 - 10:04pmA 32-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 6:21 p.m. in the 500 block of Country Village Drive. He faces a misdemeanor charge of larceny. The man allegedly took two pairs of jeans, a sweater, socks and a long sleeve shirt from a department store in the 3800 block of Carson Street.
Reno police provide details after Carson City murder suspect kills himself at park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/30/2013 - 5:51pmMore details were made available by Reno police this afternoon after a Carson City man wanted for murder fatally turned the gun on himself in a south Reno park.
Michael Dylan Brentlinger, 22, shot himself once in the head at Manzanita Park using a .45 caliber handgun, the same caliber believed used to kill a Carson City man early Saturday morning inside a Carmine Street home and critically wounding his 19-year-old daughter, said Reno Police Department Lt. William Rulla.
LaVon Mae Young
Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/30/2013 - 5:39pmOct. 8, 1926 - Dec. 10, 2013 LaVon Mae Young “Bonnie” She was born in Summerfield Kansas. She passed away peacefully at home with her Daughters by her side. Following a lengt...
Glen Edward Adair
Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/30/2013 - 5:35pmJanuary 06, 1944 - December 25, 2013 Jan 06, 1944 - Our dear husband, father, brother, mentor, teacher, and friend passed away peacefully on Christmas Day with family by his ...
Margaret F. Clement
Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/30/2013 - 5:31pmMarch 23, 1960 - December 26, 2013 Margaret F. Clement, 53, passed away December 26, 2013 in Carson City, NV. “Maggie” was born March 23, 1960 in Burbank, CA to Robert and Ma...
Twined Basketry Class, ages 10 and up
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/30/2013 - 5:29pmEnjoy Family Fun Saturday at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson Street in Carson City. Make a twined basket to take home using techniques similar to those used for thousands of years in the Great Basin.
Hurry! Class size limited to 10 children, ages 10 and up, with a parent or adult guardian. This 3-hour class will include breaks and a short introduction to Nevada's wetlands. Free for museum members! Non-members must pay $10 per basket kit plus the regular adult admission fee of $8. Advanced registration required by Jan. 10. Contact dstevenson@nevadaculture.org or call 775-687-4810.
Mary E. Windham
Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/30/2013 - 5:27pmAugust 7, 1915 - December 23, 2013 Mary E. Windham, 98, passed away December 23, 2013 at her home in Dayton, NV. Mary was born August 7, 1915 in Treat, Arkansas to Columbus a...
New Year's Eve Party at The Spoke
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/30/2013 - 2:49pmA fun filled evening with friends. Dance to classic and country rock or request a song. Friendly staff and great fun. Raffle and New Year's Eve goodies, champagne toast at midnight.