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Bill Kohbarger was officially selected as the new town manager at Tuesday's Pahrump Town Board meeting. Yucca application may be just matter of days The submission of the license application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission by the U.S. Department of Energy for permission to build Yucca Mountain is expected in the next few days, perhaps a major step in the process toward completing the high-level nuclear waste repository. Kohbarger OK'd as town manager Bill Kohbarger was officially selected as the new town manager at Tuesday's Pahrump Town Board meeting. 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 $40 million. PAC Family Festival at Lakeside Although every year they have numerous events to their credit, the 14th annual Family Festival is the longest running venue sponsored by the Pahrump Arts Council (PAC). PVCAT stays active Directors serving on the board of the Pahrump Valley Community Action Team want local residents to know PVCAT is still alive and active, despite a plethora of community organizations and their acronyms in Pahrump. Community Calendar 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: In the service PHOTO: RADIOMEN Derr gains appeal on battery charge With the success of his appeal May 13, William Derr, 41, will have a second chance to stand trial on a single misdemeanor charge of battery. Contractor's license jerked for three unfinished homes The contractor's license of Desert Breeze by Integrity Inc., a Pahrump company, was revoked and the company fined $14,550 plus restitution costs by the state contractor's board last week for substandard workmanship, failing to take corrective action and other violations. VEA could reap millions, lacks capacity The number of meters in the Valley Electric Association service area grew by 2.4 percent in the past year, above the national average growth rate of 2 percent and despite the slowdown in the economy, the VEA board was told Wednesday. Administrator, historian, analyst in District 1 race Four candidates filed to run for the Nye County Commission District 1 seat being vacated by Roberta "Midge" Carver during the May 5-16 filing period. PHOTO: IN MEMORIAM Senior News Pahrump Senior Center menu (menu subject to change) and activities for the week of June 2 to June 6: Pahrump Airport is approved Five years in the making, the Pahrump Valley Airport master plan was approved by the Pahrump Town Board Tuesday, opening the door for the next phase in the project, the environmental assessment. IN BRIEF PHOTOS: Memorial Day 2008 Dole, Lackey enter District 3 race Two more candidates filed to run for Nye County Commissioner of District 3 during the May 5-16 filing period, making it a four-way race. Community assistance Entertainment briefs Theater Guild stages musical "Spitfire Grill," the second Theater Guild production of the year, premiered off-Broadway and won the 2001 Richard Rodgers (Rodgers and Hammerstein) Production award. Back Then Charleston Pizza: 25 and counting Those who have been around Pahrump for a long time probably remember the old Pizza Factory which was located on the corner of Charleston Park and David. Art & Sol opens with a bang Local band, Open Road, made sure that everyone attending the 2008 Art & Sol reception was wide awake. Rising fuel costs affect Valley Disposal, sheriff High prices at the gas pump lately are enough to make anyone wince when it's time to fill up, and organizations that provide town services are no exception. Entertainment Schedule Ash Meadows access restricted June 2 Maintenance and habitat projects will restrict public access to road and water in the Ash Meadows Wildlife Refuge beginning June 2. Yucca application may be just matter of days The submission of the license application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission by the U.S. Department of Energy for permission to build Yucca Mountain is expected in the next few days, perhaps a major step in the process toward completing the high-level nuclear waste repository. Obituaries |
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