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Early voting seen as heavy Even as early voting terminated last week, impressive vote totals were reported. DeMeo's incumbent and the man to beat "In spite of what people are saying, the Sheriff's Office is running very smoothly." Goedhart outpaces opponents for funds Nevada Assembly District 36 Republican candidate Ed Goedhart reported $45,239 in contributions in the period from Jan. 15 up to Tuesday. Holmes clarifies stance Candidate for Nye County sheriff Ted Holmes objected to an interview summary of statements he made in regard to detention methods employed by Sheriff Joe Araipo of Maricopa County, Ariz., whom he said he would like to emulate. Nevada loses latest bid to derail Yucca WASHINGTON, D.C. --Nevada suffered a setback Tuesday as its latest attempt to derail the government's plans for a Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository was rebuffed. Jackson offers Metro experience Mel Jackson is a retired 27-year veteran of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. He is running on the issue of leadership, which he claims DeMeo is not providing, and wants to make the Sheriff's Office more responsive to the people. SENIOR NEWS Early voting seen as heavy Even as early voting terminated last week, impressive vote totals were reported. First code officer leaves, looks back When Nye County's first code enforcement officer Barbara Taylor came into Pahrump five and a half years ago, she was given a desk, a telephone and a handful of three complaints. One school board seat is up for grabs Nye County School Board Area III Trustee Debbie Wescoatt will have two challengers in the Tuesday primary: Larry Lackey and Mike Floyd. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Lieseke collects almost $26,000 in contributions Former Nye County Sheriff Wade A. Lieseke Jr. raised $25,595 in his campaign for sheriff since Jan. 15, according to campaign expense reports due Tuesday. Boys & Girls Club opens Monday The long-awaited center for Pahrump teens and pre-teens is scheduled to open Monday with a ribbon-cutting, the release of 100 balloons and an all-day barbecue. SHERIFF'S REPORT PHOTO: GOING GREAT Support meetings Four in contest for recorder Three Pahrump Republicans and one Tonopah Democrat hope to be the next Nye County recorder. Donna Motis, who holds the office, is retiring. Deputies foil burglary, chase down suspects Deputies were dispatched to northeast Pahrump last Thursday afternoon on a report of a prowler attempting a burglary in the area of Panther Way. PHOTO: HEAT OF THE MOMENT DeMeo's incumbent and the man to beat "In spite of what people are saying, the Sheriff's Office is running very smoothly." Rural airports find elbow room The proposed Pahrump Airport, two and a half miles southwest of Gamebird and Winchester roads, near the California state line, is still in the planning stages. GOP has three up for District 36 Three Republicans will compete in the Tuesday primary in the Nevada Assembly District 36 race. IN BRIEF Board OKs Ordinance 51, discusses park's indigents It's been a long time coming, but five Town Board members were present at Tuesday's meeting -- with no vacancies and no sicknesses, all five were on hand. Trio of Democrats seeks Assembly nomination Three Democrats competing in the Aug. 15 primary in the Nevada Assembly District 36 race have all sought political office in Nye County before. PHOTO: OUT FOR THE EVENING Agency chief says Yucca plans not necessary CARSON CITY -- Nevada officials have objected to the U.S. Department of Energy's plans to build a "road to nowhere" along with other construction projects at Yucca Mountain, saying the work is illegal and unnecessary. STUDENT NEWS Lieseke cited for speed Former Nye County Sheriff Wade Lieseke was ticketed for speeding near Beatty earlier this week. COMMUNITY CALENDAR COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE California Lottery |
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