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Former Nye County Commissioner Peter Liakopoulos was found guilty on all counts in his bribery trial Wednesday by a jury in 5th District Court. FIREWORKS TONIGHT AT PETRACK PARK: O'Brien: Politics affect show Every year the fireworks at Petrack Park over the Fourth of July weekend attract hundreds of visitors to Pahrump. 'We the People' set for tomorrow The Shadow Mountain Community Players and the Pahrump Arts Council will present a patriotic musical, "We the People," as part of the "We the People Jubilee," scheduled for the Pahrump Nugget Events Center July 4. Entertainment Briefs MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS: Austin Runyon, entrepreneurial spirit When Austin Runyon, 20, moved from Idaho to Pahrump in December 2007, he left behind a life of bittersweet memories. Now, he can be found leading worship on Sundays at his church or as department manager of dairy products for Walmart. Senior News It Just Makes Cents It Just Makes Cents - a money-minded column to share tips, helpful Web sites and Internet deals. We'll find ways to stretch your dollars, methods for trimming your spending and my favorite ... free stuff. Community assistance Gospel choir makes debut The Pahrump Valley Gospel Choir gave its premiere performance Friday evening, June 26, under the direction of George Ferguson, at the Bob Ruud Community Center before an enthusiastic audience. Back Then Dancing with the Stars Jan Jensen and Dennis Arey, who have been dancing as a brother-sister pair since they were kids, won the judge's choice during the Pahrump Dancing With the Stars competition at The Maverick Saloon and Dance Hall Saturday night. NYE COUNTY HISTORY: Josiah I. Crowell takes his turn on the frontier Nye County is huge, larger than many states -- 18,294 square miles to be exact. And every mountaintop and valley has stories to tell. Amargosa in forefront for solar energy studies A 32,699-acre tract of western Amargosa Valley, just east of U.S. Ecology, is one of 24 solar energy zones in the Southwest that will receive intense scrutiny for a fast track environmental analysis. Entertainment Schedule Prosecutor hopes verdict will encourage honesty Prosecutor Conrad Hafen, a deputy attorney general, said he hopes the Peter Liakopoulos' guilty verdict sends a message to other elected officials. Car Studio shut on technicality It's amazing how three little words can change a person's life. Blue Butterfly Coffee House July 11 Nathan Adelson Hospice will once again present the Blue Butterfly Coffee House July 11 in the Pahrump Nugget Events Center. California Lottery One ticket matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday's drawing of the California Super Lotto, with a payout of $9 million. The next jackpot will be at least $7 million. DeMeo meets public at Wulfy's Sheriff Tony DeMeo had some blunt words Sunday about identity theft here in Pahrump. Commission to ponder options on Calvada Eye TONOPAH -- Nye County commissioners will decide what type of construction they want for the new county administration building at the Calvada Eye during a regular meeting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 7. Community Calendar Lopez to turn in petition, then step back Stephanie Lopez, who attended her first Pahrump Town Board meeting on June 23 to support Town Manager Bill Kohbarger, is ending her short-lived foray into politics after the next board meeting. Ice cream technology: Got yours? RHYOLITE --No, seriously, it's an ice cream freezer. It's also a place to check your e-mail, blog about your personal encounter with "it" and get a free, frozen treat. PHOTOS: NEW LOCATION Obituaries |
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