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Candidates file financial reports The latest contribution and expense reports for area political candidates were turned in Wednesday at the Nye County Clerk's and Nevada Secretary of State's offices. Amargosa Valley backs dairy deal The Ponderosa Dairy has the official support of the Amargosa Valley Town Advisory Board in its effort to acquire public lands, after the board voted last Thursday to petition the federal Bureau of Land Management in the dairy's favor. PHOTO: HAZMAT PHOTOS: HEALTH FAIR AT WAL-MART Sheriff's Report The following information was provided by the Nye County Sheriff's Office. All crimes are alleged and all defendants are presumed innocent: Artist recreating Ellis Island mural When Andrew Sabori took a trip to Ellis Island six years ago to research his ancestry, the Pahrump artist had no idea he would come home with an idea for a project that could both salute his forefathers and inspire a younger generation of painters at the same time. In Memorium Blues band rocks Our Bar/Charlie's Place Despite impressive growth in recent years, it's doubtful Pahrump will become the destination of big-name guitar gods any time soon. Yucca costs set at $96.2m WASHINGTON -- The Department of Energy on Tuesday issued new cost estimates for a Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository that would be bigger, would operate longer, and would cost billions of dollars more than earlier planned. Community Calendar Entertainment Schedule Dream Chasers Ranch offers hope to horses Diane Davis of Dream Chasers Ranch uses her multiple talents in caring for horses to help them recover from a multitude of illnesses and abuse. California Lottery No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday's drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $9 million. State outlines parties' growth Voting stations across the country are already preparing for a general election race that is expected to churn out record numbers of voters. Pahrump student gains scholarship LAS VEGAS -- Children's Heart Foundation has just announced the winners of this year's Smart Heart Scholarships: Jasper Biggs of Pahrump and Jaclyn Acebo of Las Vegas. PHOTO: LOOKING BACK... LITERALLY Record geothermal leases in 8 counties RENO -- Federal land managers sold a record $28.2 million in geothermal leases in eight northern Nevada counties this week, including one parcel where the rights to produce energy from hot water and steam beneath the earth sold for $1,000 per acre. Senior News Back Then Entertainment Briefs Sprouse to resign Dan Sprouse will resign from the Pahrump Town Board, he said in a phone interview with the PVT. Laning was a prominent mural painter Edward Laning was a mural painter whose works are prominent in public buildings around the country. Utah farmer erects 'redneck Stonehenge' HOOPER, Utah -- A farmer has erected a fence in his backyard made of three old cars sticking up in the air to send a message to new neighbors that he can do whatever he wants on his farm. Technology meets cowboy crooning ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The tradition dates back to the Old West: A cowboy gently soothes his cattle with a simple song. Effort will support 'Adopt a Student' Statewide budget shortfalls are hurting school districts nationwide, but here in Nye County private citizens have the opportunity to help aspiring students under the new "Adopt a Student" program. Master Gardener fall training class begins University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE) will hold a registration session for the upcoming fall 2008 Master Gardener class from 8 to 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 18 at the Cooperative Extension office, 1651 E. Calvada Blvd. Relay For Life still raising funds and awareness The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is just around the corner and this celebration brings the Pahrump community together in a unified effort to help fight cancer. Community assistance Schools ask county to keep levying tax The Nye County School Board approved a letter requesting the Nye County Board of Commissioners to continue levying a residential construction tax to help alleviate the current budget shortfall the district is facing. Silverado comes over the hump to play for Pahrump The music scene in Pahrump is changing along with the bands that play here. Amargosa Valley backs dairy deal The Ponderosa Dairy has the official support of the Amargosa Valley Town Advisory Board in its effort to acquire public lands, after the board voted last Thursday to petition the federal Bureau of Land Management in the dairy's favor. IN BRIEF Obituaries |
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