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There's been another serious injury crash in Lyon County east of Carson City reported on Thursday. This one is located at Highway 50 in the Dayton Hill area, in the eastbound lane, and involves a motorcycle rider.

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Spring has sprung and new green leaves are starting to push through, along with the first flower buds on fruit trees, and the always too-early daffodils that pop up before first frost ends. Soon the pastures will be green again and Spring and Summer flowers will come through and liven up our region.

CARSON CITY — Nevada’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers are offering crisis services and telehealth. CCBHCs focus on person-centered and family-centered outpatient behavioral health services and primary care services for the whole family.

The Nevada Highway Patrol is asking for help from witnesses of a motorcycle crash that left a rider seriously injured on Saturday on Highway 50 in Dayton.

This was my favorite road bike ride when I was living in Dayton several years ago. Now that I’m living in Southeast Carson City the ride to the top and back is about 10 miles longer, but I still love the challenge. About 34 miles (out and back) this ride crosses three counties and climbs about 2 ...

Times may be stormy, however the Dayton community is staying strong during the Stay at Home order. Home school students are creating street art during their art/recess part of their da. The Dayton teachers have come out to let their students know they they are thinking of them. The teachers encouraged stay at home students and showed support by driving around Dayton neighborhoods today while honking their horns, and decorating their cars with balloons and positive signs.

Dayton Strong.

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2020-2021 county’s Tentative Budget on April 1, 2020. The County Manager and Comptroller have recommended the budget with no salary increases and a projected 6.6% ending fund balance which is lower than the 16.67% authorized by Nevada Revised Statutes.

The County Manager also recommended that the Board not fund any of the 35.8 positions requested by the various departments including:

24 Personnel for the Sheriff’s Office
1 Information Systems Technician
1 Community Development Director
1 Public Works Director

During the last week, Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputies in the Dayton Patrol area have investigated a string of burglaries along the Highway 50 corridor in Dayton.

The suspects were targeting closed businesses and breaking and entering those businesses looking for anything of value.

“To have change, you have to celebrate progress.”

These were the words of Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka, the Executive Director of United Nations Women, and also the central theme of a speech given by two female American Soldiers to Polish Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Course students March 9 at the Military Education Center in Elk, Poland.

YERINGTON — In response to Gov. Steve Sisolak’s mandate regarding COVID-19, Lyon County offices will be closed to the public beginning March 25, 2020. However, we will continue to serve our communities by telephone, fax and email, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A weak to moderate storm will bring gusty winds, valley rain and Sierra snow as well as a return to colder temperatures around the Carson City and Lake Tahoe areas through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

The Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program (RSVP) has taken proactive steps and the necessary precautions to respond to the COVID-19 (novel Coronavirus) outbreak and support communities across its 15-county service region including Carson City. The most vulnerable among us rely on RSVP’s volunteer services. Given the increased risks for those we serve such as elders, veterans and adults with a disability, RSVP is limiting interaction between its volunteers and clients by shifting programs to meet the emergent needs of care recipients.

CARSON CITY — Following an earthquake which hit the Carson City area on Friday, March 20, the Nevada Department of Transportation inspected bridges for potential damage. No bridges were found to have visible damage relating to the earthquake.

In response to the Declaration of Emergency by the Lyon County Board of Commissioners, the Human Services department has reduced the staffing in its' administrative offices. Limited services are being offered over the phone, individuals are encouraged to contact their local Human Services office with any questions or concerns.

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a Declaration of Emergency through Resolution 20-05 and a meeting Monday afternoon, according to County Manager Jeff Page.

There was one person who poke against the resolution. Lyon County staff will now begin implementing procedures to address the declaration.

On March 15, 2020, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office was notified of a child pornography video posted to a social media account.

Deputies responded and contacted the reporting party. CCSO detectives were requested and launched an investigation. The subsequent investigation determined that a Snapchat user posted a sexually graphic video to his account and the video was made public for the suspect’s followers to view.

A winter storm will continue to push through the region Sunday into Monday, bringing several feet of snow to the Sierra with rain and a few inches of snow around Carson City and the valley floors.

Happy Saturday Carson City! Despite COVID-19 fears, there are still some great events going on this weekend! Please make sure to use safe health practices, and have a great time!

Heading into the weekend, activities abound around the Carson City region over the next three days. We should note you'll want to check ahead of time in case of cancellations.

President John Cassinelli has announced that Travel Nevada and the Nevada Commission on Tourism have awarded the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center a $3,500 rural tourism marketing grant.

30th Annual Casino Night by the Kiwanis Club of Dayton Township will be Saturday March 14 at the Dayton Community Center, 170 Pike Street. Food starts at 5 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m.

Pre-sold tickets for 100 tokens $15, at the door 50 tokens for $15. Pulled Pork sandwich with chips and slaw $5, wine and beer $3, Soda and Water $1. Raffle and Silent Auction. Great opportunity to play and learn 21, craps, and roulette. Tickets call John at 721-6898.

The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center's March Mixer celebrates St. Patrick at Shawn Maloney's 1st & 10 Bar & Grill, Thursday, March 19, 2020, 5:30pm. Come network with chamber members and guests and bring a raffle prize to showcase your business. For more information contact (775) 246-7909.

The Carson City Republican Women's Club will hear former U.S. Senator from Nevada Dean Heller at its upcoming luncheon, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Casino Fandango in Carson City. Senator Heller will address the current political atmosphere. Social time is 11 a.m. and the meeting will be called to order at 11:30 a.m.

The charge for the meeting is $25 per person and reservations are mandatory by Friday, March 15. Please contact Lori at 775-220-3646 or at the carsonrepublicanwomen@gmail.com website to make reservations.

Happy Saturday Carson City! We’ve got a ton of great events through this weekend, so check below to take your pick!

Carson Tahoe Health (CTH) is unveiling several “Karma Boxes” (wooden/Plexiglas donation cabinets) at its various locations to house toiletries, first-aid items, and nonperishable foods for those in need, all available at any time and at no cost.

This simple, yet powerful concept is best summed up by its slogan, “If it’s empty, fill it. If you need it, it’s yours.”

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. The monthly Downtown Carson City Wine Walk takes place Saturday followed by a performance from Tom Petty and Rod Stewart tribute bands during The Do Drop In’s “A Face in the Crowd” homeless fundraiser at Fuji Park. St. Teresa School will host its 17th annual Crab Feed Fundraiser. Combined with comedy at the Carson Nugget and Brewery Arts Center, the Carson City region is in store for a busy weekend. Read on for more information.

The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a 70-year-old Dayton woman who died in a vehicle crash that happened Friday on Highway 395 south of Johnson Lane in Douglas County.

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Lyon County Senior Centers in Dayton, Fernley, Silver Springs and Yerington announced Wednesday that they will be participating in the 18th annual March for Meals – a month-long, nationwide celebration of Meal on Wheels and our senior neighbors who rely on the vital service to remain healthy and independent at home. Lyon County Senior Centers celebrations will include various activities throughout the month of March.