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Fire restrictions lifted across most of Nevada’s public lands

Wildland fire officials have lifted fire restrictions across much of Nevada’s public lands. The Bureau of Land Management, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Nevada Division of Forestry have rescinded the current 2020 Nevada-wide fire restrictions as of Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020.

Nevada veterans honored this Veterans Day 2020 with video ceremony, proclamation

Join us in celebrating Veterans Day 2020. Due to most Veterans Day parades and other celebrations being cancelled this November because of COVID-19, Nevada Department of Veterans Services produced a video with support from the Nevada veterans and community leaders across the state highlighting what Veterans Day means to them, along with the following anniversaries:

— The 75th anniversary of the end of WWII;
— The 70th anniversary of the outbreak of Korean War;
— The 67th anniversary of the alliance between U.S.A. and the Republic of Korea; and
— The 30th Anniversary of the outbreak of the 1st Gulf War.

Scoobyz Thrift hosts Veteran’s Day Sale

Event Date: 
November 11, 2020 - 9:30am

A big thank you to all past and present Veterans! In celebration of Veterans Day, ALL purchases for all customers on Wednesday, November 11th will be 20% off. We will be serving HOT APPLE CIDER too. Come see all of our collectibles and rare items. Be sure to give yourself enough time to ENJOY our huge inventory and hospitality. Scoobyz 775-515-4308. 3569 US Hwy 50, Carson City.

Partnership seeks Thanksgiving food donations for Lyon and Storey counties

Event Date: 
November 9, 2020 (All day)
November 16, 2020 (All day)
November 23, 2020 (All day)

Dayton Valley Urgent Care has once again partnered with Healthy Communities Coalition to help provide food to our local families during the holidays with additional drop off locations and a new partner, Thomas Real Estate Group.

Nevada Guard welcomes new land component, brigade commanders

RENO — Change of command ceremonies in Las Vegas on Saturday and Reno on Sunday marked the start of new leadership positions for two top officers in the Nevada Army Guard.

Maurice 'Mo' White is Carson City's new Supervisor for Ward 2

The ballots are in, and it appears that Maurice "Mo" White is Carson City's newest elected Supervisor, to serve on the Carson City Board of Supervisors representing Ward 2.

The Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Medallion has been found; clues explained for $1,000 prize

Hello seekers! Our medallion has been found, and a hearty congratulations to winners Penny, Kimberly and Melissa Russell! This team found the medallion at the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area just outside Yerington. Did you have a good time hunting? I was way off, but I always like the hunt itself! Here are the clue explanations:

Carson High School student to work Saturday on C Hill as part of Eagle Scout project

Event Date: 
October 24, 2020 (All day)

A Carson High School senior will be working on transforming C Hill back to its original design this Saturday as part of an Eagle Scout project.

Nevada employment agency warns claimants, employers about phishing email scam

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation is warning businesses that an email with a subject line “Important Notice (Urgent Response Required)” is not from the agency, but a phishing email targeting Nevada employers.

Carson City Sheriff's Office: All streets are now open

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office would like to extend gratitude and many thanks to our neighboring agencies and City departments for a successful operation Sunday at the Carson City Airport. It was the collaborative efforts of responding agencies that safeguarded the community, residents and visitors.

Nevada land agencies reduce some fire restrictions, will allow campfires in designated places

The Bureau of Land Management, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Nevada Division of Forestry will jointly reduce the current 2020 Nevada-wide fire restrictions, effective for all three agencies by Friday, Oct. 16, until further notice. The reduced fire restrictions will allow campfires in designated campground areas within Nevada.

Carson City District Attorney's Office closes to public due to COVID-19 exposure

Due to recent internal COVID-19 infections and exposures, the Carson City District Attorney’s office is not currently accepting in-person visitors.

All appointments must be by telephone or video conference. If you would like to speak to someone in the office, please call 775-887-2070 or contact the employee you need to see directly.

If you are dropping off documents, please use the drop box in the hallway or at the front entrance to the Courthouse.

Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: The best teacher I ever had

Ms. Moser. What a great lady. She knew what was happening in every time zone, and she understood adolescents better than any adult back when I was an incorrigible adolescent myself. She was our speech teacher in high school when I was deathly afraid of public speaking. I would rather have a coyote gnaw on my arm than to have to speak in public.

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Fourth Annual Fright at the Fairgrounds

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is hosting their fourth annual “Fright at the Fairgrounds” every Friday and Saturday night through the month of October starting Friday October 2nd.

North Carson City Yogurt Beach to close, East William Street location remains open

The North Carson Street location of Yogurt Beach will close permanently this Wednesday, however the newest location on East William Street, will remain open.

Franktown Apples closed for season as all fruit has been picked

A big Thank You to all who have supported us and all the local farmers of Nevada! We are sold out of apples for this year, but look forward to seeing you about the 3rd week of September in 2021!

An Update to the Carson City Community from Friends of the Carson City Library

The Friends of the Carson City Library and its Browsers Corner Book Store have been hit hard by the COVID-19 shutdown.

While we have appreciated the support of our loyal fans, our business — like many others in our community — has been challenged with the fallout of the pandemic.

Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Nevada icon Glen Lucky turns 68 on Sunday

Glen Lucky was born on Sept. 27, 1952, down in Coronado, Calif. He was like many other boys, cute, smart, happy to arrive, however, he was diagnosed with a birth defect, cerebral palsy, and his parents were advised he might not live to see 15. But Glen did live to see 15. He started riding a bike at 15, and 16 and 17. Glen turns 68 on Sunday.

Carson City’s ‘Feed NV and the Sierra’ Food Drive to collect non-perishable food items Thursday

Event Date: 
September 24, 2020 - 9:00am

The Carson City SDA Church is participating in the "Feed NV and the Sierra" Drive-Through Food Drive Thursday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at 405 E. College Parkway, Carson City.

Brewery Arts Center to bring last Flatbed Concert of the season Saturday to the west side, pending air quality

Event Date: 
September 19, 2020 - 4:30pm

If you haven't come out to see the Brewery Arts Center's Flatbed Concert Series this summer, this Saturday is your last chance! The BAC will be bringing the rock band "Silver" to the West Side of Carson City beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Nevada governor touts community colleges, student sacrifices during WNC visit

Students at Western Nevada College were captivated by a very special visitor on Wednesday morning on its Carson City campus. None other than Steve Sisolak, the 30th governor of Nevada, spent part of his busy morning passionately telling students about the respect he has for them and the sacrifices they are making to attend college.

Lyon County superintendent Wayne Workman named Nevada Superintendent of the Year

workman, presentation

Lyon County School District’s Superintendent Wayne Workman has been named Nevada Superintendent of the Year by the Nevada Association of School Superintendents. NASS is a statewide nonprofit educational organization which strives to provide support to leaders of Nevada’s 18 school districts and more than 720 public schools.

Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Gutsy lady's sacrifice earns her a seafood gumbo dinner and drinks

This morning I read a most compelling article in the New York Times by one of my favorite journalists, Helene Cooper. Customarily, as the Times' Pentagon correspondent, Ms. Cooper writes about guns and butter, but knowing she was on a team awarded a Pulitzer for coverage of the Ebola epidemic, her piece of today (Sept. 12, 2020) carried much weight with me.

Work continues on South Carson roundabout; JAC bus detours and roadway striping this week

Here is the South Carson Street Project and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 7-13, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, visit CarsonProud.com.

Protect Yourselves, Protect Nevada this Labor Day Weekend

With many public lands and recreation areas open across Nevada, public officials are reminding residents and visitors to recreate responsibly by continuing to take all precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19.

This Labor Day weekend, it is critical that everyone practice responsible recreation. Protect yourself, others, and Nevada’s invaluable public lands and waters.

Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Pandemic solitude has its own unique personality

Solitude is an essential component to good health and well-being, so they say, but too much solitude, let me tell you, can be burdensome. I cite solitary confinement as the cruelest of punishments. Washing ashore onto deserted Island is considered by most to be an unfortunate turn of fate. But pandemic solitude has its own unique personality.

South Carson Street, Carson City area road report for week of August 31 to Sept. 6

Here is the South Carson Street Project and Carson City area road report for the week of August 31 through Sept. 6, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, go to CarsonProud.com.

Senator Square: Carson coach honored, mascot highlighted and Senior Sunrise ahead

It is wonderful to be back in school, to again see the smiling faces of young people walking throughout the building, going from class to class with excitement and anticipation, gently pushing at their friends to move along, so no one ends up being late to class.

Pizza Factory of Carson City to host 'Save the Children's Museum' fundraiser Wednesday

Event Date: 
August 26, 2020 (All day)

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City is facing a possible closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a shortfall of funding. The Museum is now open and ready to serve all the families from this lovely region, and there are numerous ways the community can help.

Carson City overnight road striping begins this week, South Carson Street Project continues

Here is the South Carson Street Project and Carson City area road report for the week of August 24-30, 2020. Information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project can be found at CarsonProud.com.

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