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A Nye County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested and booked on charges of kidnapping, sexual assault, and "oppression under the color of office" Wednesday, March 26. AG discusses variety of concerns A rural road trip to Pahrump by state Attorney General Catherine Cortez-Masto Wednesday began with a wholesome puppet show on the "Shout Out Loud" program at the library, showing first and second graders how to avoid sexual predators. Deputy jailed for sex assault on prisoner A Nye County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested and booked on charges of kidnapping, sexual assault, and "oppression under the color of office" Wednesday, March 26. Flood control plan would use gravel pits Two weeks after Nye County officials received a report that outlined a major $315 million flood control project for the entire valley, gravel pit owners were being asked Wednesday if their sites could be used as a flood retention basin. Senior News Pahrump Senior Center menu (menu subject to change) and activities for the week of March 31 to April 4: Liakopoulos battery charge tossed out Allegations over the infamous "belly battery" incident involving Nye County Commissioner Peter Liakopoulos and Sam Jones were recently tossed by the state attorney general's Office . Resource Carnival a ripping success The fourth annual Senior Resource Carnival was a roaring success. Back Then Community Calendar Channel 8's Knapp at authors' event PHOTO: AFTER HOURS '49er's Scholarship recipients Death Valley, Calif. -- Autumn Leikam of Charleston View, Calif. and Jennefer Warner of Tecopa, Calif have been awarded the 2008 Death Valley '49er scholarships. PHOTO: SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY School in top 100 for readers AMARGOSA VALLEY -- Elyse Dunsterville didn't think her Amargosa Elementary School fifth grade class' chances of winning were particularly good when she entered them in Scholastic Books' Whoopi! We're Reading! Sweepstakes. Recycle program moving along Slowly but surely, the town recycling program approved by the Pahrump Town Board in August 2007 is taking shape. Community assistance Entertainment Schedule 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 $23 million. Vehicles, auditors and beer Preparations for the town's annual Cinco de Mayo celebration, to be held Saturday, May 4 at Petrack Park, are under way with the Pahrump Town Board's approval of funding $5,000 for the event at its March 25 meeting. PHOTOS: EASTER EGGS! IN BRIEF PHOTO: LAST CALL Correction PV Choir presents annual spring concert Thursday evening at 7 p.m., April 3 the Pahrump Community Choir, under the direction of Andrew Barnum, will present the annual spring concert in the events center of the Pahrump Nugget. School Menu Nye County School District elementary breakfast menu for the week of April 1 - April 4. Volunteer seeks horse adoptions Debbie Hines, a member of the National Wild Horse Association from Pahrump, said she first began to bond with Shyla, a two-year-old bay mare recovered from the desert, when Shyla got a whiff of her hair. Sixth Earth Day, clean-up on the way The arrival of spring is often heralded with people giving their home a good "spring cleaning." Town board OKs fireworks deal The annual Freedom Festival, Pahrump's Fourth of July celebration, may not have a host yet but the town is still set to see some fireworks on July 5 now that the Pahrump Town Board approved a contract with Zambelli Fireworks Internationale. Nuts & Bolts with Buffalo Jim Valley Cruisers 'Show and Shine' in April Car enthusiasts will have a heyday when The Valley Cruisers of Pahrump sponsor the 13th annual Over the Hump to Pahrump Show and Shine and auto parts swap meet April 19 at Petrack Park. 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: DV Chamber holds art show at Furnace Creek The Death Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold quite an art show April 12-13 around the pool area at the Furnace Creek Inn and Ranch Resort in Death Valley. PVHS drama troupe set for improv The Pahrump Valley High School Drama students will have to think on their feet with more than likely hilarious results as they perform "Improv Your Mind--Again!" Saturday, April 5 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. AG discusses variety of concerns A rural road trip to Pahrump by state Attorney General Catherine Cortez-Masto Wednesday began with a wholesome puppet show on the "Shout Out Loud" program at the library, showing first and second graders how to avoid sexual predators. Obituaries |
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