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June 23

William A. “Bill” Gavin

June 23, 1919 - April 25, 2014 Bill leaves behind his beloved wife, Mary; his devoted and treasured son and daughter-in-law, John and...

Driver going the wrong way in June Highway 50 crash arrested on two counts of vehicular homicide

A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday and faces two counts of vehicular homicide in the June 23, 2013 early Sunday morning fiery crash on Highway 50 that killed two people after the driver was going the wrong way.

Obituary: Daniel Schultz

Aug. 5, 1943 - June 23, 2013 A Celebration of Life for Dan Schultz will be held Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 11 a. m. at The Gardens Funeral Home, 2949 Austin Highw...

Obituary: Renee G. Phillips

September 27, 1959 - June 23, 2013 Renee Gail (Mayberry) Phillips was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 27, 1959 and passed away at home surrounded by the love of her f...

NHP identifies Mark Flora of Texas as second victim of June 23 Highway 50 crash in Carson City

The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified Mark Allen Flora, 59, of Texas as the second victim of a deadly crash June 23 on Highway 50 in Carson City.

Flora was involved in the head-on crash that also killed 26-year-old Sierra Grace Woodward of Carson City.

The driver of the Nissan Altima believed to be responsible for the crash, Jason William Cloutier, 34, of Carson City, remains in serious condition at Renown Regional Medical Center. Flora was driving a Ford Taurus when he was struck by Cloutier's car which caused it to burst into flames.

Don Q's Nevada and Northern California and Sierra fishing report for July 3-10

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of July 3-10. Be sure to pack sunscreen and plenty of cold beverages.

Obituary: Daniel Schultz

Aug. 5, 1943 - June 23, 2013 On Sunday, June 23, 2013 Daniel Schultz passed on to his next adventure while surrounded by his family. Dan was born August 5, 1943 in...

Obituary: Sierra Grace Woodward

June 23, 2013 Sierra Grace Woodward, 26, passed away June 23, 2013 in Carson City, NV. Beloved daughter of Don Woodward and Marcia Fillmore. She is survived by her son, Adolf...

Don Q's fishing report for week of June 26 to July 2

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. Be sure to pack your sunscreen and plenty of cool beverages. Temperatures will heat up in the valleys near the century mark and 90 degrees or better in the Sierra.

Obituary: Karen Frances Smith

1943 - 2013 Surrounded by family, Karen Frances Smith slipped away peacefully on Sunday, June 23, 2013 in Reno, Nevada. Karen was born to parents, LuVerne and Alfred Breen on...

Proscenium Players 'Taming of the Shrew' this month at Brewery Arts Center

CARSON CITY — William Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew” is often criticized for its misogynistic overtones. However, attendees to the Proscenium Players, Inc. version, directed by Jeff Fast, may find themselves pleasantly surprised.

Obituary: Matina “Tina” Zylstra

June 23, 1944 - June 4, 2013 Matina “Tina” Zylstra passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Silver Springs on June 4, 2013. Tina was born in Nunspeet, Holland on June 23...

Obituary: Charlene Rae Wendel

Charlene Rae Wendel was born on June 23, 1948 in Hawthorne, California and went to her Heavenly home on May 20, 2012. Charlene was a caring, sensitive person who loved God, her family and her c...

Monthly swing dance party

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 24 2012 .
June 23, 2012 - 7:00pm

High Sierra Swing Dance Club presents its monthly dance party June 23 at the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City. There will be a lesson at 7 p.m., with the social dance at 8-10:30 p.m. Partners are not required. Lesson $7 for HSSDC and any swing dance club members or $10 for nonmembers; dance $7 for members of swing clubs and $10 for nonmembers. Join the club that night, and the dance is free. For information, go to www.highsierraSDC.org or call 775-629-9369.

Obituary: Newie D. Marino

Newie D. Marino, 91, passed away in Carson City, NV. On Jan. 2, 2012. He was born in Glens Falls, NY, on June 23, 1920. He lived in Carson City, NV, since 1981. Newie married Jean Marie on Oct. 31,...

Movie Review: New 'Transformers' fill offers lots of cyber fighting, occasion sparks of acting

If you really want to see a 3-D movie that exploits the medium, catch 'Transformers: The Dark of the Moon" now playing at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City. You'll be bombarded by rocks and pieces of giant metal figures flying out at you.

Nevada Ranks Low Among States For Federal Subsidies Paid To Farmers, Ranchers

CARSON CITY – Nevada ranks 46th among states in the total amount of federal subsidy payments to farmers and ranchers over the past 16 years, with 89 percent receiving no payments at all, according to information from the Washington, DC-based Environmental Working Group.

Three more all-depth days added to Oregon halibut season

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Oregon fishery managers added three days to the all-depth sport halibut fishery off the central Oregon coast.
Fishing for Pacific halibut will be open Thursday, June 23, through Saturday, June 25, at all depths.

The spring all-depth season for the central coast area – from Cape Falcon (30 miles south of the Columbia River) to Humbug Mountain (south of Port Orford) – opened May 12 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays only.

Museum presents the enigma of Warren Wasson

Author and historian Robert W. Ellison will present the lecture "Long Beard: Warren Wasson, Indian Agent & U.S. Marshall" at the Nevada State Museum 7-8 p.m. Thursday, June 23.The lecture is bas...

Long Beard: Warren Wasson, Indian Agent & U.S. Marshall

Author and historian Robert W. Ellison presents a lecture, Long Beard: Warren Wasson, Indian Agent & U.S. Marshall, at the Nevada State Museum Thursday, June 23, 2011, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. The lecture is based on Ellison’s book, Long Beard: Warren Wasson, Nevada Pioneer, Indian Agent, U.S. Marshall, Inventor, and Enigma, published by Hot Springs Mountain Press, Minden, Nevada. A limited number of books are available through the Museum Store. Robert Ellison is a resident of Carson Valley, an area rich in history.

Gov. Sandoval Says Premature To Speculate On U.S. Senate Appointment, Democrats Want Open Selection Process

CARSON CITY – As Gov. Brian Sandoval today said it is premature to speculate on who he will appoint to replace GOP U.S. Senator John Ensign, Democrats in the Nevada Legislature said they will seek a resolution urging a “fair, open, and transparent process for appointing a temporary replacement.”

Jimmer Fredette to join American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe

NEWS RELEASE — Jimmer Fredette, the All-American scoring guard for Brigham Young University will join the celebrity-studded field at the American Century Championship, July 12 – 17 at Edgewood Tahoe, in what is becoming one of the strongest line-ups in the tournament’s 22-year history.

June is Fire Season

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/06/29/june_is_fire_season Turns out the last week in June is a bad week for fires in the Western Nevada area. Kurt Hildebrand at the Record Courier brings this up while looking at three devastating fires that happened over the decades.

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