literature
Poachers Plead Guilty
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/19/2011 - 7:00pmBy Joe Doucette
In late March, Donald Lee Scarrow Jr. and Roger Lynn Sievers, entered a plea agreement for one count each of unlawful possession of big game animal (mule Deer), a gross misdemeanor as defined by NRS 501.376(4) and NRS 501.376 (5).
The two men had 2009 mule deer tags for hunt units 071-079,091.
A picture was obtained by Idaho Game and Fish of Scarrow posing with the Trophy class mule deer buck that he had harvested.
This photo was circulating on the internet in November of 2009.
Carson City Board of Supervisors vote to move Nugget Project forward
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/17/2011 - 10:51pmAfter a marathon meeting today, the Carson City Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to allow staff to begin negotiations on agreements to develop the City Center/Nugget Project.
But the project may face hurdles getting final approval, as two of those voting yes expressed concerns about the project.
Movie review: 'Gulliver's Travels'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/07/2011 - 4:16pmThe family-aimed film "Gulliver's Travels," now playing at the Fandango's Galaxy multiplex in Carson City, has very little to do with the book (or books) Johnathan Swift wrote in satire on the English government in the 18th century. Gone is the wit, the clever writing, the book that many of us read in high school or English Lit 103.
Nevada's nuclear legacy featured in book; lectures today and Thursday in Minden and Carson City
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/17/2010 - 2:06amIf you place X's on a map of Nevada to mark areas used for nuclear testing and O's to mark areas examined as potential nuclear sites, you end up with a tic-tac-toe game board in the shape of the Silver State, says Western Nevada College Emeritus English Professor Michon Mackedon.
Carson City author's manifesto 'Dark Horse' now available
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/15/2010 - 12:11pmCARSON CITY — Local author and inventor Sam Flakus has recently published his muse, 'Dark Horse' which is now available at Comma Coffee and Borders on Topsy Lane in the All Things Local section.
Celebrate National Coin Week with the Nevada State Museum and Reno Coin Club
Submitted by on Wed, 04/21/2010 - 11:15amCash in on the celebration of coins this Saturday in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 1:44pmTime to flip a coin and cash in on some Carson City history this week.
Today through Saturday is National Coin Week and the Nevada State Museum and Reno Coin Club will celebrate the occasion with events culminating on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the museum.
The 87th annual National Coin Week, will celebrate coin and currency collecting with the theme, “Beautiful Places: Landmarks and Mintmarks.” The Nevada State Museum and the Reno Coin Club, both members of the American Numismatic Association, have several events lined up for the day.
Tourism commission to expand and brand in updated Nevada visitor strategy
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/31/2010 - 9:39pmThe Nevada Commission on Tourism has updated its strategic plan for attracting visitors, combining cost-effective new initiatives and time-tested programs with proven track records, Lt. Gov. Brian K. Krolicki said Tuesday.
The agency (http://travelnevada.com) will target U.S. consumer markets that have large populations with convenient driving distance or easy air access to Nevada and international markets whose travelers have a strong likelihood of visiting Nevada, such as Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom and Germany, said Krolicki, Nevada's tourism commission chair.
New Homebrewing Store Open - Just Brew It
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/26/2010 - 4:13pmThank you Carson City and surrounding areas for a wonderful first 3 weeks of business! We are excited to be here.
Pony Express medallion to be minted at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 9:42amComment on Editorial: Why spend $50 million on the “last library?” by Nevada Man
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