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August 2013

Death Notice: Lee Reardon

Lee Reardon, 77, passed away August 16, 2013 in Silver Springs, NV. Walton’s Chapel of the Valley is in charge of final arrangements. …

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Did you feel it? 4.23 earthquake shakes Northern Nevada

An earthquake centered 7 miles northeast of Reno shook Northern Nevada on Monday night. The 4.23 magnitude earthquake shook the region at 5:51 p.m. It was centered around the Sun Valley area and felt in Carson City, Douglas and Lyon counties as well as the Lake Tahoe area, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and Nevada Seismological Laboratory.

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Free GED Boot Camps at Douglas, Carson City WNC campuses

Registration begins soon for GED Boot Camps scheduled for Western Nevada College’s Carson City and Douglas campuses. The free GED Boot Camps provide intensive instruction and preparation for students interested in passing a GED or high school equivalency exam.

“The GED boot camp covers all sections of the official GED exam: science, social studies, reading, writing and math,” said Angela Andrade-Holt, WNC Adult Literacy and Language program coordinator. “Students also receive test-taking skills and a week of review prior to the administration of the official exam.”

Nevada State Parks wood permit sale set for Sept. 14

A small amount of firewood will be available for public purchase from the Nevada Division of State Parks. Approximately 50 permits will go on sale in Carson City on Saturday, Sept. 14.

The sale starts at 8 a.m. on the 1st floor of the Richard H. Bryan state office building, located at 901 South Stewart Street in Carson City. Permits are $50 per cord, cash or check only, limit one cord per address/family. The sale will end once all permits are sold.

Mary Covington named to Nevada Arts Council post

The Nevada Arts Council has hired Mary Works Covington of Carson City as its community arts development program coordinator. A native Nevadan, Covington grew up in Silver City and has traveled to every corner of the state. Well-versed in the history of Nevada, she has connections with a number of the state's arts and cultural organizations as a consultant, program specialist and artist.

Carson City area air quality to fluctuate between 'very unhealthy' and 'unhealthy'

Air quality in Carson City, Carson Valley and Lyon County will likely straddle between "unhealthy" and "very unhealthy" conditions through at least the week, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection reports.

Smoke and ash from the Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park is being pushed in the atmosphere directly over the region causing extremely elevated amounts of particulate matter. The levels of particulate matter equate to “Very Unhealthy” on the Air Quality Index (AQI) level of health concern, according to a news release.

Apprentice license gives beginners chance to experience hunting

Have you ever thought about giving hunting a try? Well in the past if you wanted to try your hand at hunting you were required to take an eight hour hunter education course; purchase a hunting license and whatever stamps were necessary; figure out the correct gear you need for your hunt and then find someone to show you the ropes. It’s how hunting works in Nevada, but it does tend to scare off the casual observer who is not totally convinced that hunting is for them. That’s where the Apprentice Hunting License comes in.

Death Notice: Thomas B. DeGurse

Thomas B. DeGurse, 81 of Carson City, Nevada passed away on July 20, 2013 at Veterans Hospital in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are entrusted to FitzHenry’s Funeral Home, (775) ...

Celebration of Life: Fae Wahl and Nancy Wolfe

A Celebration of Life for Fae Wahl and Nancy Wolfe will be held this Saturday, August 24th, 4:30-7:30, at 319 Dan St. Carson City, NV. Family and Friends are invited to come ...

Obituary: Cathy Hollis

May 29, 1959 - August 17, 2013 Cathy Hollis passed away August 17, 2013 in Carson City, NV following a lengthy illness. She was born May 29, 1959 in St. Cloud, MN to Mitchel...