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October 2016

Eyes on Carson City: Halloween around town

Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 10/31/2016 - 8:44pm
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By Brett Fisher

Ask the average person where to find the most elaborate Halloween decorations in the Nevada state capital, and you will undoubtedly be directed to 606 N. Mountain Street.

Horses gather at the refurbished watering fountain during Nevada Day Parade

Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/31/2016 - 7:19pm
Photo by Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong

It didn't take long after the recent refurbishing of the horse trough watering fountain before units from the Carson City, Washoe, Reno, and Sparks law enforcement units stopped by to water the horses during the Nevada Day Parade on Saturday. This was a wonderful flashback to the original purpose of the fountains and the rebuild this year.

WNC to celebrate 'Day of the Dead' on Tuesday and Wednesday

Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/31/2016 - 4:45pm
Western Nevada College

Western Nevada College in Carson City will celebrate El Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on Tuesday, Nov. 1, and Wednesday, Nov. 2, 11 am -2 pm. on campus at 2201 West College Parkway.

Carson City Sheriff's Office receives $41K grant for Joining Forces effort

Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/31/2016 - 3:00pm
By CCSO Sgt. Earl Mays

Carson City Sheriff’s Office has received a $41,000 grant from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety to support the Sheriff’s Office participation in Joining Forces traffic safety campaigns during the coming year.

Safety stressed as Carson City prepares for Halloween night

Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 10/31/2016 - 2:58pm
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By Brett Fisher

More people will be out on the streets Monday night in Carson City than any other evening of the year as the Nevada state capital prepares to celebrate Halloween night.

Gov. Sandoval, First Lady to provide Halloween candy tonight at Governor's Mansion

Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/31/2016 - 1:47pm
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Photographs by Melody Hoover

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval and First Lady Kathleen Sandoval will host Trick or Treating this Monday, Halloween night from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City.

Carson City arrests: Couple jailed on meth trafficking, possession charges

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/31/2016 - 1:22pm

A Carson City couple was arrested Saturday for felony suspicion of drug trafficking and possession with intent to sell, among other charges after officers recovered 6.5 grams of methamphetamine following a traffic stop, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

News Briefs | Week of Oct. 28

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/31/2016 - 11:39am
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Second Generation Builders, Inc., a residential and small commercial and plumbing contractor, based in Carson City, had its license revoked.

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Republican Election Watch and Victory Party

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/31/2016 - 11:34am
Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Tue Nov 08 2016 .
November 8, 2016 - 6:00pm
Election Night watch party hosted by Trump Victory Office

Join us for an Election Night watch and victory party at the Nevada Republican Trump Victory office located at: 3331 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701. We will be having local candidates and officials giving their victory speeches as well as campaign officials thanking all volunteers and voters for hard work during campaign. Food and drinks will be provided and we will be watching all returns (local and national) on screens in the office. The event will begin at 6pm but due to the possibility of the election going very late, we do not have an official end time.

JoAnne Skelly: Avoid wormy apples or pears next year

Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/31/2016 - 11:31am
By JoAnne Skelly

The apple harvest is almost over. We have picked so many red delicious apples at our house, we don’t care there are still some on the tree. I had thought a freeze in late May had destroyed all the flowers. Surprise! The recent winds have blown down many of the apples remaining on the tree.