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Lone Mountain Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 1,700 military veterans dating back to the American Civil War.

Today they are honored this Christmas season for their service and sacrifice with Wreaths Across America, a nationwide event placing wreaths at the graves of fallen military personnel and veterans.

It was 150 years ago this month when one of Nevada's most treasured artifacts first arrived in Carson City.

The Stewart Indian School Preservation Alliance (SISPA) is proud to announce that tickets are now available to the Premiere Event of “Stewart Indian School: Home of the Braves,” Dec. 17 from 5-8 p.m.

The dust has finally settled on Nevada's 2018 mid-term elections following months of relentless media blitzing. I doubt that I am the only one breathing a sigh of relief.

We honor those who have served our country today on this Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 12, 2018. Take a moment to thank those who have given in service and sacrifice to our great country, and remember those veterans who are no longer with us. Around Carson City and throughout Northern Nevada, federal, state and local government offices are closed.

The centennial anniversary of World War I Armistice was observed Sunday morning at the Nevada State Museum in downtown Carson City with a "Bells of Peace" commemoration featuring the replica Liberty Bell displayed in Loftin Park, the outdoor courtyard just east of the Dema Guinn Concourse.

Today is Armistice Day, Nov. 11, precursor to the modern Veterans Day holiday, which is observed on Monday.

On this date 100 years ago, armistice was signed ending World War I in Europe.

From free concerts, to pet adoptions, to a new memorial, here are the list of events for 2018's Veterans Day.

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, the Nevada State Museum in Carson City will be hosting a special event: “Armistice: Commemorating the End of the Great War" on Saturday, Nov. 10.

CARSON CITY — Did you know that Nevada Day is the largest celebration of statehood in the nation? Nevada Day is more than an extraordinary parade, it is Nevada’s heritage celebration – a gathering of communities to salute our State’s past and embrace its future.

Nevada Day revelers can own a piece of the state’s history — and also watch it be made — as part of a special run of the coin press at he Nevada State Museum in Carson City.

CARSON CITY — Jonathon “Johnny” Olivas, LUCTF, celebrates the grand opening of his second financial services office with an open house Oct. 17, from 4-6:30 p.m. at 403 N. Carson St. in Carson City. This office is in addition to Olivas’ current location at 50 W. Liberty in Reno, Nev.

Chef Mark Estee and partners Tommy Linnett and Nick Meyer purchased the Overland Restaurant and Pub in Gardnerville Oct. 1, adding another restaurant to the chef's already impressive portfolio.

There's a lot of chatter right now about voting, especially with one particular statewide ballot initiative coming up for public vote on Nov. 6.

What’s happened to us? Many citizens of Carson City were whining after the results of the June 5 primary, even the complacent “registered” 3,305 non-voters, who didn’t brave the sunny weather.

He is one of those most likely to succeed types who still somehow manages to take things even a little further. And everyone who knows him just nods in unison.

If the work week flew by for you, then you will want to be sure to catch some of the events occurring in our area before the weekend passes you by. It's already Saturday, Sept. 15, so don't waste any more time.

The second annual Summer Soiree event benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada Carson Valley raised over $30,000 toward sustaining and developing programs for Carson Valley kids.

Newton Learning Center celebrates 10 years of providing educational programs tailored to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder with an open house Saturday, Sept. 8, from 4-7 p.m. at its campus located at 4895 Village Green Parkway in Reno.

“Open a New World,” the fifth annual Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl, will take place Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., featuring an exploratory afternoon and evening of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry readings, as well as panel discussions, book signings, and workshops.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mike Smith, owner of Shiny Shoes in downtown Carson City, last Sunday to talk about his "Ideas on Tap" concept as a monthly community event in the Nevada state capital.

CARSON CITY — Friday demonstrations of the Nevada State Museum’s historic Coin Press No. 1 have proven so popular this summer that museum officials are extending the program through Labor Day weekend in September.

A very happy Fourth of July to everyone. Listed below is my collection of celebrations in Northern Nevada. You’ll find them listed by their start time, so read through the list for all your options. If there is not a city/town listed after the location, then the event is happening in Carson City. Carson Valley doesn’t have a fireworks celebration, but they get the day off to a great start with a fun run, bbqs, concerts, and more. Be prepared for traffic if you want to watch at the lake, and a designated driver is suggested no matter where you end up. Have a safe holiday and enjoy.

Fourth of July celebrations abound in the Carson City area. Fireworks can be found in Carson City, Virginia City, Reno, Sparks, and at both north and south shore of Lake Tahoe. There are several daytime events going on this week so grab the kids, your friends and family, and have a great Independence Day.

Being a real patriot these days takes true grit, like the United States Marine Corps motto "Semper Fidelis," the latin translation of "always faithful."

Authentic patriotism just doesn't seem to fit the modern political narrative.

Charters of Freedom Carson City, a permanent installation displaying bronze-plated replicas of the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence, was dedicated Thursday afternoon on the Carson City Courthouse plaza, 885 East Musser Street in Carson City.

School let out and summer wasted no time getting to the fun stuff. This weekend will bring the Revival Car Show and the annual Capital City Brewfest downtown, in addition to a wine walk at the Carson Mall and the Fair/Rendezvous at Mills Park. Today, you can enjoy some live music at Living the Good Life or Bella Vita Bistro, get your karaoke fix at Whiskey Tavern, or head to the Carson Mall for their monthly cruise night.

Carson City eatery, taphouse and coffee shop, The Union will commemorate one year of operation and the grand opening of The Union Backyard with festivities this Friday, June 8.

Culinary leader and influential restaurateur Mark Estee invites the Carson City community to join him in celebration of The Union’s one-year anniversary and the launch of “The Union Backyard” on Friday, June 8, from 5-9 p.m.

Estee, who has helped develop the culinary experience in Northern Nevada, launched The Union last year with Mark Trujillo of Hub Coffee Roasters to bring American Brewhouse cuisine and his own Italian influence to Carson City. The Union offers Carson City fresh, local cuisine with in-house brews, local craft beer and rich coffee from The Hub.

Family, friends and fellow veterans gathered this Memorial Day at Lone Mountain Cemetery in Carson City to pay respect by honoring buried veterans and fallen military.