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At Tuesday's town board meeting, Pahrump resident Stephanie Lopez submitted 150 signatures in favor of Town Manager Bill Kohbarger keeping his job. She gathered the names in 90 minutes by talking to shoppers in the Walmart parking lot. Utilities Inc. applies to extend service Utilities Inc. of Central Nevada has filed an application to extend water and sewer lines east on Mesquite Avenue to serve the federal detention center planned by Corrections Corporation of America. No vote yet on Kohbarger One of the most talked about subjects in Pahrump in the days preceding Tuesday's town board meeting was whether or not Town Manager Bill Kohbarger would be fired. Study shows green energy jobs growing at 2.5 times higher rate The number of jobs in America's emerging green energy grew at a rate two and a half times faster than jobs overall between 1998 and 2007, according to a report released last week by the Pew Charitable Trust. Downhill racer hits pole on Charleston Park An unidentified bicycle rider was traveling at high speed when he lost control and crashed into a utility pole just after 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 14. He rode down the steep downhill portion of Charleston Park Avenue. BACK THEN Scam strikes PVT classified clients Someone is busy running a scam on individuals who have taken out classified ads in the PVT. Most involved pets. Handy takes place on Beatty's board Kay Handy won the informal election held at the Beatty Town Advisory Board's June 24 meeting to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Joe White from the board. Weekend roundup Those looking for something to do this weekend had better break out the Palm Pilot scheduler and buckle the seat belts. Developers seek more time for other local subdivisions The construction equipment is quiet these days, but consultants for major developers occasionally appear before county officials about projects planned in the heady days of 2006, usually now for an extension of time. 'Cowboys for Cancer' benefit LAS VEGAS -- In an effort to raise funds for cancer survivors and bring awareness to rehabilitation and wellness programs, a group of Las Vegas country artists have come together as "Cowboys for Cancer" to perform a benefit concert on Sunday, June 28 at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station. Proceeds will benefit Vance Davenport and The Caring Place. County's attorney to defend museum Pahrump Museum and Historical Society members were still very tight-lipped about any details concerning the closure of the Pahrump Valley Museum June 11. PHOTO: HELPING OUT THE ADULTS Chip sealing begins It looks like a simple technology: use a truck to lay down some oil, spread some stones on top of it and follow it up with a roller truck to flatten the stones. Resident priorities important to development Clint Kobel, executive director of Nevada Rural Development Council, was asked by town board member Frank Maurizio to present information on conducting a community assessment. Wine tasting canceled The wine tasting and food pairing scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m. has been canceled. Senior News Pahrump's Solano honored for service with AmeriCorps SAN FRANSCISCO, CALIF. -- The Corporation for National and Community Service has honored seven members of the Senior Corps and AmeriCorps. 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 $8 million. PHOTO: OOPS Support meetings PHOTOS: Welcome to the PVT, Chamber Correction Community Calendar Goldfield hosts history and haunting lectures GOLDFIELD -- A group of local historians and authors will present their knowledge of Goldfield history and tales of ghosts and hauntings at the Goldfield Community Center July 10 and 11. Brown continues fight against melanoma When Downtown Michael Brown set out to make his debut album, "With All My Heart," he wanted to keep it as real as possible. He hired all the top jazz players in Las Vegas, using his savings to pay for the studio time and for the musicians. PHOTO: TEN YEARS ON THE AIR Wulfenstein tries to collect bill on paving at Celebrate Homes Wulfenstein Construction Co. filed a lawsuit against Celebrate Homes for $388,227 in paving costs at the proposed subdivision, now only a shell of a project with a wall surrounding it and paved streets inside -- a victim of the economic downturn. Community assistance PHOTO: CUSTOMER APPRECIATION Entertainment Schedule IN BRIEF Obituaries |
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