September 2020
WNC advises federal student aid filing opens Thursday; early filers have better chance getting aid
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 6:31pmDon’t wait. Students planning to attend Western Nevada College can begin submitting their 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid form on Thursday, Oct. 1, and financial aid officials are advising students not to wait.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 19 new cases, 10 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 6:08pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting 19 new cases and 10 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020. This brings the total number of cases to 1,323, with 1,220 recoveries and 16 deaths, 87 cases remain active.
Downtown Carson City October Wine Walk returns Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 5:45pmThe downtown Carson City wine walk is back this Saturday. Tickets can be purchased online ONLY at www.ccwinewalk.brownpapertickets.com. TICKETS ARE LIMITED. Tickets must be purchased by noon on the day of the event. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD IN PERSON.
Stroll Downtown Carson City and enjoy wine poured from participating businesses. This is a perfect opportunity to experience everything the Downtown has to offer while participating businesses present special deals, entertainment and a variety of wines.
Mask & Costume Contest:
Carson City detectives ask for public's help locating endangered, possibly kidnapped woman
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 4:46pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in locating a missing and endangered adult. Brandi Cargile was released from the Carson City Jail on September 21, 2020.
October Events at Silver Oak Golf Course
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 2:28pmSilver Oak Golf Course is excited to host these important non-profit events:
— Saturday, October 17, 2020-Carson High School Baseball Golf Tournament
— Saturday, October 24, 2020-Nevada Day Golf Tournament dedicated to Mayor Bob Crowell
— Friday, October 30, 2020-Carson City Chamber of Commerce (Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada) Halloween Golf Tournament
Applications available online at silveroakgolf.com
Maddie’s Adoption Days finds 280 pets ‘furever’ homes from Carson City, Reno shelters
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 2:16pmThe Nevada Humane Society reported that during its 3-day adoption event, they adopted out a total of 280 pets between their Carson City and Reno locations.
Carson City Ghost Train returns to Mills Park Oct. 30-31, tickets available Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 11:27amThe Ghost Train is returning to Carson City from the dead. The Carson City Railroad Association, in partnership with Wild Horse Productions, will be reviving the yearly Halloween tradition of the Ghost Train at Mills Park in Carson City.
Children’s Museum, Carson City Chamber plan Halloween-themed golf tournament
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 10:14amOnce on a downward spiral, golf has become the sport du jour for those seeking to be outdoors in a safe environment where friends can meet and socially distance while getting needed exercise. Realizing the renewed interest in golf, the Carson City Chamber is taking the golf tournament to the next level.
Carson City sheriff's SET arrests pair for alleged cocaine possession, other offenses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 10:02amTwo were arrested Tuesday for drug charges following a search warrant at a Sneddon Way residence, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team deputy report.
Aluminum water bottles provided to Carson City students at no cost
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 8:51amThe Carson City School District’s Nutrition Services is pleased to announce, with the assistance of Chartwells, their new food service management company, they will provide free aluminum water bottles to all students in the district.