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Officials from Great Basin College will be scouting out property in the Pahrump area in the next couple weeks, searching for a site for a new college building that will be their only capital funding request in the next state legislative session. Marble resigns after 10 years Jim Marble, director of the Nye County Natural Resources Department for almost the last 10 years, handed in his resignation Jan. 31. It took effect immediately. ONLY CAPITAL REQUEST: Great Basin seeks campus site Officials from Great Basin College will be scouting out property in the Pahrump area in the next couple weeks, searching for a site for a new college building that will be their only capital funding request in the next state legislative session. PHOTO: Donating Students gain funds for D.C. trips TONOPAH -- Three students were given tuition money to attend the People to People World Leadership Forum conference in Washington, D.C., by Nye County commissioners Tuesday, while eight students from Round Mountain were given money to attend the Close Up program in the nation's capital. Commissioners overturn RPC The Nye County Commission reversed the Regional Planning Commission enough times at the January planning session that Commissioner Butch Borasky, the liaison to the RPC, expressed some concern. Focus restructuring debt amid slowdown Focus Property Group announced this week it has begun discussions with lenders to restructure its debt obligations in the midst of a major real estate slowdown. PHOTOS: 100 DAYS OF K 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 $64 million. Senior News Pahrump Senior Center menu (menu subject to change) and activities for the week of Feb. 11 to Feb. 15: IN BRIEF PHOTO: GETTING BUSY PHOTO: MALL FIGHT Back Then County grants funds to fix road bend A bend in the road in front of the Concordia Homes of Southern Nevada project on Homestead Road will be straightened out soon. Correction Gold price hikes help ease drop in county sales taxes TONOPAH -- Nye County expects a drop in the consolidated tax, which includes sales taxes, from $14.68 million to $12 million this fiscal year due to the slowdown in the economy. Artistry comes in all ages Pahrump youth should always be recognized for its talents, and Angelica McNerny is no exception. Nuts & Bolts with Buffalo Jim School Honors School Menu Nye County School District elementary breakfast menu for the week of Feb. 11 - Feb. 15: 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: Community Calendar Ground broken across from Ace for new center Members of the Floyd and Moore families, long-time owners of the Ace hardware store, didn't waste any time starting construction on the Heritage Plaza shopping center after the official groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday. Anniversary Fleiss busted, adds to own dirty laundry Heidi Fleiss, former Hollywood madam and owner of the local Dirty Laundry laundromat, was arrested and booked on several charges of drug possession yesterday. 40 Years for Marta It was 1941. World War II had just begun, and Marta Becket's mother decides to pull her from high school so she could earn a living dancing to support them both. Marta is 16. Stockman's Steakhouse adds more to the menu Some residents may complain about the lack of an Applebee's or a T.G.I. Friday's, or other well-known restaurant chain in Pahrump, but one of the finer eating establishments in town is making up for the variety by changing the menu on a regular basis. Venom on the Rocks, new sound in town Music venues around Pahrump usually feature music for the over 40, and sometimes over 50 crowd. Fiber Arts Show at Bob Ruud The Pahrump Arts Council and Shadow Mountain Quilters will present the 12th annual Fiber Arts Show Feb. 22 - 24 at the Bob Ruud Community Center, corner of Highway 160 and Basin Avenue. Entertainment Schedule Valentine's Day dinner out Valentine's Day is this coming Thursday, and in some cases, it's almost too late to think about some celebrations. Community assistance Marble resigns after 10 years Jim Marble, director of the Nye County Natural Resources Department for almost the last 10 years, handed in his resignation Jan. 31. It took effect immediately. Obituaries |
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