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Obituary: Nellie Rosalyn Sherman
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/03/2020 - 9:45amNellie Rosalyn Midge Sherman (88) of Butte, Montana, a former Stateline resident, passed away in Great Falls, Montana, on June 30, 2020.
Rosalyn was born on March 11, 1932, at her family’s homestead on the Bootlegger Trail east of Ledger, Montana. She was the youngest of six children that were born to Robert and Myrtle Midge.
She was known as “Nellie” to many, but as “Rosalyn” to others.
Diverse area religious leaders call it 'morally wrong' to continue with 'Washington Redskins' name
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 4:21pmChristian-Hindu-Buddhist-Jewish-Native American religious leaders of Northern Nevada are appealing to Washington Redskins football team owner Dan Snyder and National Football League (NFL) to change the team’s name, as many considered it as a hurtful reminder of the historical maltreatment of Native Americans.
Women Artists of the Great Basin featured in Capital City Arts Initiative’s illustrated talk
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 4:35pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative’s illustrated talk, Women Artists of the Great Basin, by Reno artist and author, Mary Lee Fulkerson, is now available online. The event is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors speakers’ series; all future talks will be recorded and presented online.
Carson City nonprofit that helps pets nationwide receives COVID-19 grant from U.S. Humane Society
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 11:45amFeeding Pets of the Homeless, a national animal welfare nonprofit based in Carson City, Nev., received a $5,000 grant. The Humane Society of the United States grant helps to provide financial assistance towards fulfilling their mission.
Nevada Governor: Facial coverings mandatory in public spaces amid rising COVID-19 cases
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 5:47pmCiting a troubling uptick in the state’s COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Steve Sisolak has announced a new state mandate requiring individuals to wear a facial covering or mask while in public.
Carson City area Salvation Army Captains Mark and Leslie Cyr headed to Colorado
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/21/2020 - 7:45amSalvation Army regional headquarters has announced that Captains Mark and Leslie Cyr of The Salvation Army serving Carson City and Douglas County have been appointed to the Pueblo, Colo., Salvation Army.
Carson City deputies arrest man on lewdness with a child, use of a minor as agent involving drugs
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/20/2020 - 7:42pmAn Apple Valley, Calif. man was delivered to the Carson City Jail by U.S. Extraditions on three warrants.
Flynn Robert Gabriel, 36, was arrested on two felony warrants issued out of Carson City Justice Court. The first is for lewdness with a child under 14 years of age. The second is for use of a minor as agent involving drugs, both issued on April 17, 2020.
Greater Nevada Credit Union awards $60,000 in scholarships statewide, $22,000 to Carson City area grads
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 5:30pmGreater Nevada Credit Union has awarded 31 Nevada students with scholarships to continue their academic pursuits through the GNCU Scholarship Program. $22,000 went to eleven students from the Carson City area.
Carson City Jazz and Beyond 2020 poster, t-shirt art winners announced
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/14/2020 - 11:58pmThe Jazz and Beyond festival committee announces that the winner of the 2020 poster and program cover art contest is Karen Kreyeski, for her entry, “After Midnight Jam.” The winner of the T-shirt design is Evan Tynan, for “2020 Jazz & Beyond Festival Logo.” These were selected from ten entries to highlight the 17th annual Carson City music and art festival.
Senator Square: Digital media students create Carson High School year in review video
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/07/2020 - 9:26amAs a digital media teacher at Carson High School I asked my students if they wanted to do a year in review video. Nick Baggio, who is an editor for the announcements, and Gianna Johnson, who is an anchor on the daily announcements, jumped right on the project.
Carson City deputies arrest man for attempting to steal a woman's car keys, pulling a knife on her husband
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/06/2020 - 11:05amCarson City Deputies arrested a man Thursday afternoon in the area of W. Washington Street and N. Curry Street for attempted robbery and assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly tried to steal car keys from a woman and pulled a knife on her husband.
Carson City sheriff's deputies nab suspect in robbery involving knife near gaming store
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 1:57pmA suspect is in Carson City Sheriff's Office custody Wednesday afternoon following a report of a robbery outside the Retro Replay store on Washington Street.
Column: The Story of Taps
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/25/2020 - 10:42amThe first time I had ever heard "Taps" played in person, I was visiting Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA, just outside of Washington, D.C. A Navy funeral was concluding and bugler "Taps" signaled the sailor's final farewell.
Seven Democrats run in the primary for Nevada's Second Congressional seat
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/22/2020 - 5:06amNevada’s 2nd Congressional District encompasses the northern part of the silver state including Carson City and the counties Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humbolt, Lander, Pershing, Storey and Washoe, as well as a part of Lyon County.
The district has never sent a Democrat to Washington. However, there are currently seven Democrats vying for the job, opposing Republican incumbent Mark Amodei.
A case for a Congressional candidate with common sense and mutual respect for Congress
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 1:45pmThe polarizing attitudes and ideology that has taken over the American political environment -- as witnessed in recently-held political debates and rallies, nationwide -- is a danger to traditional American democratic values of diversity and respect of the “marketplace of ideas”, where people are not listening to each other, where respect for diversity is lacking, where the prevailing political attitude seems to be “my way or the highway”.
South Carson Street, Carson City area road report for week of May 18-24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 1:02pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 18-24, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, visit CarsonProud.com.
Reno Hindu statesman Zed to remotely open 7 Utah City Councils, a County Commission with Hindu mantras
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 1:55amRemotely read Hindu prayers will open the meetings of seven city councils and one county commission in Utah during the next two weeks, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture.
2020 primary election voting guide to Nevada Supreme Court judge candidates
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 1:04pmThe Nevada Supreme Court is the highest court in the Nevada Judicial system, and represents the third branch of government. There are two seats up for election: Seat B and Seat D.
South Carson Street Project, Carson City area road report for week of May 11-17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/10/2020 - 10:02amHere is the South Carson Street Project schedule and Carson City area road report for the week of May 11-17, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, visit CarsonProud.com.
Chris Giunchigliani endorses Patricia Ackerman for NV-02
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 4:50pmCarson City, NV (May 4, 2020) - In a selfie video released yesterday, Chris Giunchigliani formally endorsed Patricia Ackerman for Nevada Congressional District 2. “Chris G.”, as she is known in Nevada Democratic circles, has been active in Nevada politics since she was elected to the Nevada Assembly in 1991. In 2006, Giunchigliani was elected to the Clark County Commission. She was also president at different points of the Clark County Education Association and Nevada State Education Association.
South Carson Street, Carson City area road report for week of May 4-10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/03/2020 - 10:40amHere is the South Carson Street and Carson City area road report for the week of May 4-10, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, please visit CarsonProud.com.
CD-2 candidate Ed Cohen to speak at Carson Dems' tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 4:45amEd Cohen, primary candidate for the House of Representatives District 2, will speak via Zoom at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon. Ed serves as Communications and Marketing Director for a Reno-based nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that provides education to the judiciary.
Nevada's Sisolak joins Western States Pact with governors to curb COVID-19, open business
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/27/2020 - 10:50amNevada Gov. Steve Sisolak took to social media Monday morning, saying Nevada will join California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington in the Western States Pact to curb the spread of COVID-19 and re-open businesses shut down due to the virus.
South Carson Street, Carson City road report for week of April 27 through May 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/26/2020 - 12:40pmHere is the South Carson Street project and Carson City area road report for the week of April 27 to May 3, 2020. For updates on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, visit CarsonProud.com.
Nevada Governor: Business reopening can begin when state meets health benchmarks
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 5:55pmGov. Steve Sisolak will extend the state’s shutdown order to an as-yet undetermined date and close schools for the rest of the academic year, but he will allow some businesses to reopen if the state sees a consistent downward trajectory of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Assembly Republican Caucus: Now is the time to start process of reopening Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 4:02pmThe Assembly Republican Caucus addressed its plan Monday to reopen Nevada, proposing a framework, establishing a regional plan and a bi-partisan task force to advise on a strategy. It calls for Nevada to join the California, Oregon and Washington Western States Pact; establish a regional plan to modify Nevada’s stay at home orders and the caucus wants to immediately establish a curbside model that will allow non-essential retail businesses to open.
Carson City, South Carson Street road report for week of April 20-26
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/19/2020 - 9:21amHere is the South Carson Street project and Carson City road report for the week of April 20-26, 2020. Single lane work, closures and delays are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Nevada governor expands unemployment insurance, backdates claims to help people locked out of system
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 8:26pmGov. Steve Sisolak says that he has ordered Nevada’s unemployment insurance agency to pay out claims retroactively — to as early as March 15 — as claimants struggle to get through in a system overwhelmed by unprecedented job losses.
South Carson Street project, Carson City road report for week of April 13-17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/12/2020 - 11:15amHere is the Carson City area and South Carson Street Project road report for the week of April 13-17, 2020. Construction is moving along and with fewer cars on the streets construction continues to make daily advancements at an accelerated rate.
Carson City area road report for week of April 6-12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 11:39amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 6 to April 12, 2020, and includes the South Carson Street Project.