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Carson City Little League has expaned our age groups this year to include 13-18 year olds who want to come play competative baseball.

*** JR / SR BIG LEAGUE SIGN UPS
Ages 13-18 come out and play for Carson City Little League in the Junior/Senior/Big League Program. Sign-ups will be March 21 from 6-8 pm with tryouts on March 24 from 9-2. All sign ups and try-outs will be at Governors Field. For more information contact Coach Craig "Bear" Stevens at 315-6984 or Coach Bob Stevens at 690-3298. Come out and play even if you have never played before!!!

Nadine John, 55, of Carson City, Nevada, passed away March 12, 2012. Fitzhenry's Funeral Home is caring for arrangements. William Paul Sears, Jr., 48, of Carson City, Nevada, passed away March 11, ...

"Billy" went to sweep those golden streets in heaven on March 11, 2012. Billy has lived in Carson City for 30 years. Where he worked in construction & in tree service. Bill is survived by Parent...

Dennis Johnson filed this afternoon as a candidate for Carson City Supervisor Ward 2, joining Brad Bonkowski and Maurice White in a battle to replace current Supervisor Shelly Aldean, who decided not to run after 10 years on the board. Liz Teixeira has also declared that she plans to run.

Johnson is one of the main forces behind the Nugget Project petition effort to put the question of whether to go forward with the City Center Project up for a public vote.

There are also two candidates who have filed so far for the three Carson City School Board seat up for election this year. Steve Reynolds has filed for reelection in District 5, and Joe Cacioppo, Jr. is running for the District 7 seat held now by Joanna Wilson, who is termed out. No one has declared yet for the District 2 seat currently held by James Lemaire.

We expected a 24-hour race at Daytona in January. What we did not expect was a 36-hour race in February, but that’s what we got. It was almost exactly 36 hours from the scheduled start of the Daytona 500 until the checkered flag flew for Matt Kenseth. It was perhaps the most snake bit race I have ever seen, with an unprecedented cancellation for rain. A second-lap accident took several drivers out of contention, including rookie Danica Patrick and five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson.

Rick was born in Indio, California, and passed away in Reno, Nevada on February 21, 2012 at the age of 55. He leaves behind his children, Rick Jr. and Cynthia Ruby; brothers, Mario and EZ; sisters...

Today is Feb. 29, also a very special day on the calendar as it is a leap year day that only happens once every four years.
According to www.Wikipedia.org, here’s why:

Wayne Williams Griffin Jr., 54 of Silver Springs, passed away on February 15, 2012, Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800.Harmon William Ward, 91 of Carson City, passed away on February 17, 20...

CARSON CITY – Two Nevadans and a scholar from Texas made the final cut today for the job of state superintendent of public instruction.

René Cantú Jr., Caroline McIntosh and James Guthrie were selected from among five finalists by the state Board of Education to forward to Gov. Brian Sandoval for him to select the new state public schools chief. Sandoval is expected to announce his choice sometime next month.

If you ever thought your dog had a future on the stage, look no further. The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival in Incline Village, NV announces auditions for “Crab” – the dog who plays an important and loving role in William Shakespeare’s "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" which will be performed from July 13 – August 26, 2012 at Sand Harbor State Park.

Lonnie Neal Cline, 71, of Silver Springs, passed away February 1, 2012. Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800Eliseo Raymond Lopez, Jr., 58, passed away in Carson City, Nevada, February 7, 2012...

I know most movie goers don't care about three-year-old movies, but if they have a chance to see "Rachel Getting Married" and pass it up they are making a mistake. This film by Jonathan Demme is perhaps the ultimate tribute to American originality with its jazz-like, free-moving cameras and background music made up as the film was shot.

It's the way the film was made and the way it comes to life that is important. It's like real life in accented syllables that lift it out of the ordinary.

CARSON CITY – As Gov. Brian Sandoval and the Board of Education move ahead with the selection of a new state schools chief to push forward with education reform, a new report gives another reason for urgency: Nevada has received a D grade for its science standards from a national group.

(press release) Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchise owner Farrokh Hormazdi will be opening his doors for business tomorrow, Tuesday January 31st. The first 100 people receive a free big barbecue pulled pork sandwich.

"I am extremely excited to open and begin serving authentic barbecue to our community," said Hormazdi.

The new 1,448 square foot store is located at 3250 Retail Drive, Suite 100. The hours of operation are from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Grace Christian Academy

Academically Rigorous, Classical Education

• Grade K – 8th
• Biblical Worldview
• Challenging Curriculum
• Emphasis on Reading, Writing and Math
• Phonics in K and 1st Grades
• Latin Beginning in 3rd Grade
• Computer Science and Logic in Jr. High
• Bible Classes and Chapel
• Kindergarten After-school Care Program

You are invited to visit the

G. C. A. Kindergarten Open Houses

Thursday February 2nd between 3:00 and 6:00 pm
Or
Tuesday, March 6th between 5:00 and 7:00 pm
Visit the Kindergarten room
View the curriculum
Meet the teacher

CARSON CITY – Five finalists for Nevada’s top public education job were submitted today to the state Board of Education.

The names of three finalists will be forwarded to Gov. Brian Sandoval for his final selection after interviews are conducted by the Board of Education next month.

The five finalists, picked from 15 applicants who sought the position of state superintendent of public instruction, are:

There are several things wrong with the music comedy "A Joyful Noise," now playing he Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City and elsewhere.

But those faults are outweighed by the music, a contemporary kind of gospel that moves nicely but lacks the true feeling of gospel singing. And the leads are just fine — Queen Latifah as Vi Rose Hill, Dolly Parton as G.G. Sparrow and the exuberant and lovely Keke Palmer as Vi's daughter Olivia.

CARSON CITY – A computer glitch that caused some jobless benefit recipients to have their claims mistakenly rejected this week has been fixed, and claimants who had problems are encouraged to re-file using the state’s website.

CARSON CITY – A panel of key gaming figures and state officials will begin meeting next month to consider the impact of Internet gaming and other technological advances on Nevada’s major industry.

Gov. Brian Sandoval announced his five appointments to the Gaming Policy Committee yesterday. The full 11-member committee has not met since 1984. Sandoval will serve as chairman.

Daniel Lee Boesen, born in Sparks, Nev. on August 8, 1950, to Pearl and Leo Theodore 'Ted' Boesen Sr, passed away on January 3, 2012. He is preceded in death by father, Leo Theodore 'Ted' Boesen Jr...

UPDATE: From the Douglas County Sheriff's Office: Fleeing felon Victor Mora Jr. was captured Wednesday night, at the Carson City Inn Motel in Carson City. Mora Jr. was captured by Douglas County Investigator Investigator Nadine Chrzanowski after receiving an anonymous tip regarding his whereabouts.
Mora Jr. is currently in custody at the DCSO Minden Jail, booked on an arrest warrant for lewdness with a minor.
Bail is set at $50,000.
Chrzanowski expresses her appreciation for assistance received from the Carson City Sheriff’s Office in assisting in the arrest.

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Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested David Anthony Patten, 19, an unemployed Carson City resident, at 10:51 a.m. Friday, near the 500 block of Country Village Drive in Carson City. Patten was arrested for a felony probation violation, a felony failure to appear warrant, and an unspecified misdemeanor felony. No bail has been set.

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Juan Diaz-Rodriguez, 44, of Carson City, was arrested at around noon Friday near the 1900 block of North Carson Street. Diaz-Rodriguez was arrested for a felony fraud of a business. Bail is set at $7,500.

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Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested Clyde Renville Hawkins Jr., 52, a mechanic from Reno, at around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Hawkins was arrested near the Koontz water tower for a felony burglary warrant out of Reno. He was discovered near the water tower in a parked vehicle, and told officers that he had been working out of Gardnerville and was "chilling out" after work.

Bail was set at $7,500.

Verdell Robinson, Jr., 56, passed away December 5, 2011 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements entrusted to Walton's Chapel of the Valley. 775-882-4965Jacob Charles Rondeau, 24, of Virginia City, Nev...

James 'JR' Robinson passed away November 21, 2011 in Carson City, NV, after a long battle of Alzheimer's. JR was born on January 28, 1925 in Circleville, Utah. James and his family lived in Kea...

Officers made several arrests this weekend.

Just after midnight on Saturday, officers, arrested Michael Hutchinson, 18, a Carson City resident, on a felony suspicion of using false identification to avoid prosecution and a felony parole violation hold from Lyon County. He was also cited for resisting arrested and minor consumption. Hutchinson allegedly gave the name of an older relative in an attempt not to be arrested. Total bail was set at $10,400, but no bail was issued for the Lyon County hold.

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Officers arrested Craig Lawley, 25, an unemployed man from South Lake Tahoe, at 6 p.m. Wednesday for felony possession of heroin and felony possession of prescription notepads. Lawley was also arrested for four alleged misdemeanors - possession of stolen property, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, and a first-time driving under the influence.

"The Music Man Jr.," a musical that tells the story of fast-talking salesman Harold Hill, is being performed by a local youth theater group as a fund-raiser for Food For Thought, a local charity th...

“The sun will come out tomorrow!” Wild Horse Children’s Theater presents the musical Annie, Jr.! Based on the Broadway favorite and well-known comic strip, Annie, Jr. recounts the adventures of a spunky Depression era orphan (Annie) determined to find her parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage, run by the sinister Miss Hannigan.

Performances of Annie, Jr. will be held December 2 & 9 at 7 pm, December 3 & 10 at 4 pm and 7 pm and December 4 & 11 at 4 pm at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson Street. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students and $5 for ages 12 and under and can be purchased through our website at www.wildhorsetheater.com or by calling 887-0438.

The movie "The Thing," currently playing at the Fandango Galaxy multiplex in Carson City, is labeled by its creators as "prequel" to the 1982 film that is rated as a classic sci-fi horror film. Too bad this prequel doesn't have the hard-edged script and at least some science to back up some of the more dubious scenes. (Two other versions of the same story have been made and forgotten.)