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Investigation of library’s ‘Black Lives Matter’ statement finds Douglas County librarian did not violate policy; report says increased communication necessary
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/11/2020 - 10:20amAn outside investigator found no policy violations but room for improved communication after reviewing events surrounding a rural Nevada library’s draft diversity statement that drew the county sheriff’s ire and sparked protests and national media attention.
District Attorney Jason Woodbury to Speak at Carson City Rotary Meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/05/2020 - 12:05pmCarson City District Attorney Jason Woodbury will be the featured speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. In keeping with the state’s COVID-19 prevention guidelines, the meeting will take place online at 12:30 P.M. Tuesday, December 8th. Guests are invited to attend the virtual event via ZOOM.
Celebration of Life for Carson City mayor Robert 'Bob' Crowell to be live-streamed due to COVID concerns
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 7:57amUPDATE: On Wednesday, by executive order, Governor Steve Sisolak ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and State public buildings and grounds from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, October 29, 2020 as a mark of solemn respect and in remembrance of Carson City Mayor and native Nevadan Robert “Bob” Crowell, whose memorial is being held Thursday.
Supreme Court and Court of Appeals candidates to speak at Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 12:39amJudicial candidates Ozzie Fumo and Bonnie Bulla will be the featured speakers at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. Fumo, Nevada State Assemblyman for District 21 in Las Vegas, is running for Nevada Supreme Court, Seat D. Bulla, who was appointed to Department 3 of the Nevada Court of Appeals by Governor Steve Sisolak in February 2019, is running to retain that seat.
Carson City Mayor Robert 'Bob' Crowell dies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 09/12/2020 - 11:05amCarson City Mayor, attorney and Vietnam veteran Robert L. "Bob" Crowell died overnight. He was 74.
Robert L. "Bob" Crowell was a native Nevadan, born in the mining town of Tonopah and raised in Carson City. An attorney by profession, Bob was a Vietnam Veteran and retired Navy Captain. He was elected Mayor of Carson City in 2008 and assumed his duties as Mayor on January 5, 2009. He was re-elected in 2012 and 2016. Prior to being elected Mayor, Bob served 11 years on the Carson City School Board of Trustees.
Supreme Court candidate to speak at Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 1:02amOzzie Fumo, Nevada State Assembly member for District 21 in Las Vegas and candidate for the Nevada Supreme Court, Seat D, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. Fumo advanced from the June 9th primary election and now faces District Court Judge Douglas Herndon in the November 3rd general election.
Restaurants, doctors, lawyers top list of thousands of Nevada PPP loan recipients
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 3:26pmTens of thousands of Nevada small businesses and organizations — from casinos and law firms to churches and even strip clubs — received at least $3.1 billion through the Paycheck Protection Program stimulus package, according to a massive disclosure made by the federal government.
Holley Driggs Law Firm Promotes Three New Shareholders
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 10:54amHolley, Driggs, Walch, Fine, Puzey, Stein & Thompson law firm proudly announces the promotion of three attorneys to shareholders from its Las Vegas and Reno offices. Effective Jan. 1, 2020, attorneys Andrea Gandara, Audrey Damonte and John Savage, join the Firm’s board of shareholders, offering a broad range of experience in bankruptcy, commercial litigation, administrative law, estate planning, probate and tax law.
Each have been key contributors to the Firm's continued growth, locally and across the region, with a dedication to strengthening its ongoing community endeavors.
Judge Jim Wilson will seek re-election for First Judicial District Court
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 11:31amJudge Jim Wilson will seek re-election as judge of the First Judicial District Court of Nevada which covers Carson City and Storey County.
Daniel S. Judd Joins Allison MacKenzie Law Firm
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/27/2019 - 1:45pmOn August 12, 2019, Nevada native, Daniel S. Judd joined Allison MacKenzie Law Firm as a new associate attorney. Daniel will focus his practice on the areas of Family Law, Divorce, Guardianships and Estate Planning. He is a former law clerk for both Allison MacKenzie and the Honorable James T. Russell, District Court Judge of the First Judicial District Court in Carson City. Additionally, he served the community as a Deputy Sheriff in Carson City.
Carson City Parks Foundation receives Robert Z. Hawkins grant
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 1:25pmMoney begets money. And, that statement is true when it comes to the Carson City Parks & Recreation Foundation.
Recently, the Foundation was the recipient of a $20,000 matching grant from the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation to continue to refresh the Bob Boldrick Theater lobby within the community center that started in February allowing then Chamber Chairman of the Board Bob Fredlund to present the Foundation with a check for $20,300.
Joel W. Locke Elected Nevada State Bar Board of Governors
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 10:21amAllison MacKenzie Law Firm is pleased to announce Joel W. Locke, a partner at the Carson City, Nevada law firm, has been elected to the Nevada State Bar Board of Governors. He was elected and sworn in on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the State Bar of Nevada Annual Meeting which was held in Vail, Colorado. Members of the board help promote the integrity of the legal profession, encourage professional growth and provide the opportunity to give back to the community.
UNR to host cybersecurity conference; industry, academia leaders aim to tackle challenges
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/11/2019 - 10:15amRENO — Local and regional industries will come together as part of the University of Nevada, Reno’s inaugural cybersecurity conference from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 2 in the Joe Crowley Student Union. Participants will discuss ways to tackle the growing challenges in cybersecurity through building a collaborative and synergistic relationship between industries and academia.
Nevada Lore Series: Vikingsholm, Lake Tahoe’s not-so-secret Viking Castle
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/08/2019 - 5:47pmVikingsholm, (literally meaning Viking island in the middle of a lake) named after its creator’s love of Scandinavia and viking culture, is a mansion on the shore of Emerald Bay, boasting 30 rooms and perfectly reconstructed viking treasures.
Lora Josephine Knight purchased the property where Vikingsholm now stands for $250,000 (which would be $3.6 million today) in 1928, and immediately began planning her creation. Lake Tahoe, she said, reminded her of the fjords and mountains of Scandinavia. Knight wanted to build a summer home that was reminiscent of the culture.
Allison MacKenzie Law Firm announces new shareholder Justin Townsend
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/25/2019 - 8:57amJustin Townsend to join ranks of distinguished attorneys
Allison MacKenzie Law Firm is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Townsend as its newest shareholder effective January 1, 2019.
Obituary: Andrew MacKenzie
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/28/2018 - 7:40amAndrew MacKenzie
1941-2018
Andrew, better known as Andy, was born on his family’s ranch in Yerington, Nevada. He was the fourth of five children of Albert “Burr” and Marion, including Al, Fred, Madeline and Mary Lou.
Andy enjoyed his upbringing in Yerington, making friends, working on ranches, playing football, excelling in scholastics and having more than his share of fun. His accolades from high school included being elected Governor of Boys State and later being inducted into the Yerington High Football Hall of Fame.
Carson City firm grows with the times, Emilee N. Sutton Joins Allison MacKenzie law firm as Associate Attorney
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/25/2018 - 12:37pmAllison MacKenzie Law Firm is pleased to welcome their newest associate attorney, Emilee N. Sutton. Emilee joined the firm on August 27, 2018 and will focus her practice on Administrative Law, Business Law, Probate, and Litigation. She is a former law clerk for the Honorable Lynne K. Simons at the Second Judicial District Court in Reno, and extern to the Honorable Howard D. McKibben, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada.
Justice of the Peace Candidate Ryan Russell receives Endorsement
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/17/2018 - 4:44pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Supervisory Association has endorsed Ryan Russell for Carson City Justice of the Peace, Department 2.
Membership of the CCSSA is comprised of sergeants, lieutenants and captains of the Carson City Sheriff’s Department. Association President Jim Primka says members voted this month on the endorsement. “We are proud to support Ryan Russell in his campaign for Justice of the Peace” he said.
Meet Your Candidates: Carson City Justice of the Peace, Department 2
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 09/03/2018 - 12:29pmGeneral Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Early voting will be open at the Carson City Courthouse Oct. 20 through Nov. 2.
Paul Laxalt, former senator and Nevada governor dies at age 96
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/06/2018 - 6:15pmPaul Dominique Laxalt, a former Nevada Governor, United States Senator, Lieutenant Governor and District Attorney, and one of former President Ronald Reagan’s closest friends in politics, died at a healthcare facility in Northern Virginia on Monday. He was 96.
Understanding the Impact of 'Rule of Law' on Nevada Businesses
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/01/2018 - 3:28pmCarson City attorney, Joel W. Locke, a partner at Allison MacKenzie Law Firm pens a short series on “The Rule of Law” to help educate Nevada businesses on its impact.
Locke recently attended the State Bar of Nevada Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. The three-day event was held at the Drake Hotel on July 12-14, 2018. The meeting’s theme was “The Rule of Law” and focused on the discussion of how the legal profession has helped shape the rule in our country’s history, and its role in the future.
Jennifer McMenomy Joins Allison MacKenzie Law Firm as New Associate Attorney
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/06/2018 - 12:36pmAllison MacKenzie Law Firm is pleased to announce the hiring of Jennifer McMenomy as an associate attorney, effective May 7, 2018. A Carson City native and former Policy Analyst for the Nevada State Legislature – State Assembly, Jennifer joins the law firm and will focus her practice on Administrative Law, Government Affairs, Family Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, and Probate Law.
Judicial candidate Ryan Russell next Carson City Dems luncheon speaker
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/15/2018 - 9:00amRyan Russell, candidate for Carson City Justice of the Peace/Municipal Court Judge Department 2, will be the featured speaker at next Monday's Democratic luncheon.
Celebrity judges named for Carson’s Got Talent show to benefit Carson City Meals on Wheels
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/09/2018 - 8:49pmCARSON CITY — Carson’s Got Talent, an evening extravaganza of regional talent at the Bob Boldrick Theater, April 14 at 6:30 p.m., announced its panel of celebrity judges this week.
Greg Brower joins law firm of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/05/2018 - 5:56pmGreg Brower has joined the law firm of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck and will work of its Nevada and Washington, D.C. offices. The firm has offices in Reno and Carson City. Brower, who has practiced law since 1992, focuses on civil and criminal litigation; enforcement, regulatory, and investig ...
Joel W. Locke Elected as a Member of the Nevada State Bar Family Law Executive Council
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 1:00pmAllison MacKenzie Law Firm is pleased to announce Joel W. Locke, a partner at Allison MacKenzie Law Firm in Carson City, Nevada, has been elected as a member of Nevada State Bar Family Law Executive Council.
John Calvin Coolidge Jr. - The Early Years
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 9:47amJohn Calvin Coolidge Jr., our 30th President, 1923-1929, was perhaps America’s most under-rated chief executive. He was a man of few words, decisive action and a dry sense of humor.
“Silent Cal” was born on the Fourth of July in 1872 in Vermont, the son of a prominent local farmer, general store owner, postmaster and politician. He was the only president born on Independence Day, although three former presidents died on the Fourth.
PEOPLE: Allison MacKenzie Law Firm law firm
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/08/2018 - 4:56pmKyle A. Winter, S. Jordan Walsh and Kevin Benson attorneys associates in the Carson City office of Allison MacKenzie Law Firm, were presented the "2017 Law Firm with the Most Pro Bono Participants" award from Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans (VARN). They were honored for their work ...
Allison MacKenzie Law Firm Accepts Award for Aiding Low-income Rural Nevadans
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 9:38amAllison MacKenzie Law Firm accepts Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans (VARN) community service award. The firm has received recognition for providing free, exceptional legal services to low-income rural Nevadans. The VARN Pro Bono Service Awards reception was held at the Supreme Court Rotunda on Thursday, January 25, 2018.
Ryan Russell files for Carson City Justice of the Peace, District 2
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/03/2018 - 9:42amCarson City attorney Ryan Russell filed candidacy paperwork Tuesday for Carson City justice of the peace department 2.