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James Earl Lay Jr., passed away Feb. 3, 2013 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial. 775-882-1766.Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This mater...

James Daniel Adkins Jr. 86 Born Jan. 12, 1927 in St. Louis, Mo. Passed away peacefully at home in Gardnerville, Nev. on Jan. 22 2013. He is survived by his wife, Darlene; grandchildren; and gre...

Carson City’s rich and intriguing history is explored and theatrically relived in our seasonal Ghost Walking Tours. The Carson City Ghost Walk is a delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse past.

Hear about lingering spirits of the past, haunted and paranormal stories. This is a spirit lead, guided walking tour of the downtown district’s historic homes. This is a 90-minute guided walking tour leaves rain or shine. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk begins.

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A Carson City man was arrested Sunday and faces a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly breaking down a door with an ax and threatening a woman.

Reymundo Antonio Robles, 39, was arrested in the 800 block of Musser Street. According to the arrest report, officers were dispatched at 10:03 p.m. in reference to a possible domestic battery. The reporting party stated Robles was breaking down the door with an ax.

The 'Fedora Bandit' who robbed banks in Carson City and South Lake Tahoe among several others, pled guilty Friday to three counts of armed bank robbery, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.

David Griffith Osborne, 74, formerly of Carson City, made pleas to three counts of armed bank robbery, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner said. Osborne admitted he had robbed Bank of the West on 2976 North Carson Street, in Carson City. He also admitted to the Feb. 18, 2010 robbery at the Bank of the West, 2160 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe and the March 9, 2010 robbery at Bank of the West in Kings Beach and a March 31, 2010 robbery in Grass Valley.

Members of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 388 are ringing in the New Year by knocking on doors throughout Carson City. They are making personal visits to those who helped bring the Traveling Wall Memorial to Mills Park for “Battle Born Days” and the Nevada Day celebrations.

Walter Samaszko Jr. was a loner whose death went largely unnoticed. That all changed when a crew sent to clean out his house found a fortune stashed away in the garage of his modest ranch-style home.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval on Tuesday appointed John Wagnon of Vail Resorts and Herb Santos, Jr. to the Nevada Commission on Tourism. The terms are effective immediately.

Wagnon, a 40-year veteran of the snowsports industry, is senior director of brand marketing for Vail Resorts, Inc at Heavenly Mountain Resort south shore Lake Tahoe and Kirkwood Mountain Resort.

He has served on the on the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, Ski Lake Tahoe and the California Travel Industry Association boards. Wagnon is also a trustee and past chairman of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Board.

Andrew Patrick Costa, Jr passed away on December 11, 2012 after enduring several challenging months of recovery from major surgeries. Andy lived in Gardnerville, Nev. since 1972 and his love f...

In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Performances of The Little Mermaid Jr. are at Brewery Arts Center, Performance Hall, 511 W. King St. Showtime is at 7pm. For tickets call the BAC at 775 883-1976

The Gold Dust West Casino has a state of the art bowling center in Carson City that is the best place in town to take the family bowling for a day or night out.

Teams of school children from Carson City with a knack for building and design will join students throughout Northern Nevada in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) challenge, Saturday, Dec. 8 at Sparks High School.

FIRST is founded by inventor Dean Kamen as a way to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology. The competition brings its biggest-ever annual FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®) season to Northern Nevada with the 2012 “Senior Solutions℠” Challenge.
 

The Carson City Symphony presents the 29th annual Holiday Treat concert on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center. The Symphony will be joined by the newly formed Carson City Symphony Chorus and the Victorian Dancers. Pre-concert entertainment begins at 3 p.m. Conducted by David Bugli, the symphony will perform several works of Christmas and Hanukkah music. Norma Conway's Victorian Dancers will complement the music of Johann Strauss Jr. Tickets are available at Play Your Own Music in the Carson Mall, online at www.CCSymphony.com or at the door. (775) 883-4154.

Carson City Library will host author L. S. Watson, Jr., Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 4 p.m., in the library’s auditorium. Watson will discuss his new book “Showdown in Six-Mile Canyon.” Copies of the book, about a Civil War veteran who settles in Virginia City in the 1880s, will be available for purchase.

Mary E. Lubinko, 86, passed away Nov. 1, 2012. She was born Nov. 28, 1925 in Texas. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ellen Klette & husband, Scott of Carson City; son, George Lubinko Jr. &...

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Nov. 7-14.

NIXON, Nev. – Wayne Burke, Tribal Chairman of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe died early Sunday morning in Nixon. Burke, hailed as a passionate advocate for Native American Veterans affairs and water rights to Pyramid Lake was 38 years old.

CONWAY, ARK. — A former Carson City emergency room doctor charged in a double murder will be allowed to leave jail — and the state — pending his trial in Arkansas after a judge agreed Friday that prosecutors failed to quickly take the case to trial.
Richard Conte, 62, will have to wear an electronic monitor and remain under house arrest at his mother’s home in Wisconsin, according to a ruling from Judge Charles E. Clawson Jr.

Come and be 'Part of Our World!' as Wild Horse Children’s Theater presents the Northern Nevada premiere of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street in Carson City on Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 7 pm and Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 2 pm.

Carson City’s rich and intriguing history is explored and theatrically relived in the 20th annual Ghost Walk – Legends of the Past. The Carson City Ghost Walk is a delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse past. Meet lingering spirits of the past, including McAvoy Layne as Mark Twain, with many haunted and paranormal stories to take in. Some of our spirits even lead the guided walking tours of the downtown district’s historic homes. Tours will visit inside at least five different houses and locals.

UnitedHealthcare and YSA are inviting schools and other community-based nonprofit organizations in Nevada to “Step into Service” by applying for UnitedHealth HEROES grants.

UnitedHealth HEROES is a wellness initiative designed to encourage young people, working with educators and youth leaders, to create and implement walking, running or hiking programs aimed at helping fight childhood obesity.

A 71-year-old Carson City man was booked into jail on Sept. 24 on a warrant stemming from two charges of assault with a deadly weapon. Francis John Belongia, was arrested in the 4000 block of Stampede Drive without incident. Bail was set at $20,000.
In other felony-related arrests:
— A Dayton woman faces a felony charge of fraudulent use of a credit card or debit card without consent. Cynthia Marie Shelley, 31, was arrested Sept. 26. in the 1900 block of North Carson Street. She was arrested following a felony warrant issued by the Carson City Justice Court. Bail was set at $7,500.

CARSON CITY — Walter Samasko Jr., a recluse, died at home in May, but his body wasn’t discovered until June, when neighbors complained of the smell coming from his house. There was only $200 in his bank account. But there was a $7 million surprise at home.
As the house was being cleaned for sale, officials discovered gold bars and gold coins stored in boxes in the garage and in the house. There were so many coins that Carson City Clerk Alan Glover used a wheelbarrow to haul the gold to his truck and deposit it for safekeeping.

Lewis N. Bowman, 75, passed away September 5, 2012 in Carson City, Nevada. Capitol City Cremation & Burial is caring for final arrangements. 775-882-1766Theodore Thomas Beshwate, Jr., 64, of Fresno...

Wild Horse Children's Theater Disney's "THE LITTLE MERMAID JR." Auditions will be held Saturday, September 8 starting at 1 pm at our new venue, the Performance Hall of the Brewery Arts Center, 511 W. King Street in Carson City. Call backs will be Sunday, September 9 at 1 p.m. Auditions are by appointment only! You MUST call for an appointment. Call (775) 887-0438.

Fernley 95A Speedway held the next to last points race of the year on Saturday, September 1. Over 70 cars registered, including 23 IMCA Modifieds.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies have arrested the following indivdiduals based on felony or gross misdemeanor allegations:

• Stephanie Farmer, 23, a Carson City woman, at 6 p.m. Thursday. Farmer was arrested for vehicular burglary as well as a misdemeanor allegation of obstructing. Bail is set at $25,300 plus administrative fees.

It was a night of yellow flags, red flags, restarts, darkness, and fantastic racing at Fernley 95A Speedway on Saturday, August 18. Eighty-five entries in six racing divisions were on hand, plus eight Outlaw Karts.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams for Northern California, the Sierra and across Nevada. This report is for the week of August 16.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies have arrested the following individuals based on felony or gross misdemeanor allegations:

• Terris Lee French III, 35, a Carson City man, at 10:30 p.m. Friday. French was arrested for robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, and violation of Parole and Probation restrictions. No bail has been set.
• Jose Garcia-Gaona, 35, a Carson City man, at 1 p.m. Saturday. Garcia-Gaona was arrested for an unspecified felony warrant as well as trafficking of methamphetamines (588 grams). Bail is set at $252,500.