March 2020
Students from Douglas, Lyon, Storey and Washoe counties among 6 Poetry Out Loud finalists to compete Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 3:50pmCARSON CITY — What started in September with a field of more than 4,400 Nevada High School students has been narrowed to the final six who will compete Saturday, March 14, for the title of Nevada Poetry Out Loud Champion.
Nevada Housing Coalition hires Christine Hess as executive director
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 2:57pmCARSON CIY — After an extensive executive search, the Nevada Housing Coalition Board of Directors hired Christine (Bekes) Hess as the first executive director for the statewide nonprofit.
Former award-winning journalist Ed Cohen files as Democrat in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 2:51pmCARSON CITY — On Monday, former award-winning journalist and Reno resident Ed Cohen filed for Congress as a Democrat in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional district. Cohen currently works as Communications and Marketing Director for a Reno-based nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that provides education to the judiciary.
Reno-based accountant joins Casey Neilon, Inc. senior management team
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 2:06pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — Casey Neilon, Inc. announced the promotion of Lucas Gonzalez, CPA, to Shareholder effective January 1, 2020.
Gonzalez began his accounting career at Casey Neilon 2013. He provides business and tax consulting for small to medium sized businesses and individuals with a focus on clients in the construction and real estate industries. Gonzalez also serves as a trusted advisor to family office clients who have complex and multi-generational financial situations.
Two positions open on Carson City redevelopment citizens committee
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 1:37pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee.
Carson City Mint ‘error coins’ topic of Thursday night lecture
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 1:05pmCoins from the Carson City Mint are rare enough in any condition to be coveted by collectors, but error coins or those with flaws generally caused during the minting process — multiply both the rarity and the collectability.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: A Short History of The Witch Hunt
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 12:49pmFeeling it the right thing to do, the only thing to do, really, I scratched out a short letter and delivered it to our community hospital.
Carson City arrests: Two jailed in alleged felony domestic battery with strangulation incidents
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 12:36pmA 32-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony domestic battery with strangulation and misdemeanor violation of bail conditions, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.
Bob Dylan and His Band plays Lake Tahoe on June 12
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 12:22pmThe Greenhouse Project Fundraiser at Gather Restaurant
Submitted by Tanja Musselman on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 11:05amSupport The Greenhouse Project by joining us for lunch or dinner on Friday, March 13, 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. at Gather Restaurant and we will donate a portion of our sales to this great organization. Plan to stop in for a delicious meal and a crafty cocktail.