March 2021
Carson Tahoe Health offers COVID vaccinations Friday for 65 and older, those in Tier 2 status
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/11/2021 - 2:00pm
Did you get your COVID-19 vaccine? If you are 65+ or fall under the tier 2 status (based on state guidelines) Carson Tahoe Medical Group has a limited number of vaccination appointments open this Friday, March 12.
To sign up, email covidvaccine@carsontahoe.org. If you have a MyChart and were identified as an eligible patient to receive the vaccine, you will see a message in your ‘Health Reminder’ section on the homepage.
Carson High School students design book covers, earn contracts with publisher
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/11/2021 - 12:53pm
Carson City School District is pleased to announce Carson High School Seniors Jaden Anderson, 17, and Damien King, 18, have both earned contracts with the Three Ravens Publishing Company for their graphic design work in creating winning designs for a new epic fantasy novel, “The Raven and the Crow: Dark Storm Rising,” written by Michael K. Falciani, the pen name of Mr. Kinkade DeJoseph, a teacher at Bordewich Bray Elementary School.
Carson City's annual Fourth of July carnival, fireworks show at Mills Park planned for 2021 holiday weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/11/2021 - 10:55am
The Fourth of July carnival and fireworks show held annually at Mills Park in Carson City is already in the works for this Independence Day weekend, organizers confirmed.
Molly Walt, CEO of the Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, also known as RSVP, said plans are moving forward for this summer's event.
Snow overnight around Carson City area leaves a dusting to a couple inches
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/11/2021 - 6:53am
Overnight snow showers left anywhere from a light coating to a couple inches of snow around the Carson City area in time for the Thursday morning commute.
Obituary: Bertha Ward
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/11/2021 - 6:40am
Our beloved matriarch has spread her wings and reunited with the love of her life. Bertha S. Ward walked through the pearly gates and into the kingdom of heaven on March 4, 2021. She was not alone during her final moments. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she always had been in life.
Carson City Public Works does water fire flow testing Wednesday, discolored water reported
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/10/2021 - 6:11pm
Carson City Public Works was scheduled to do water fire flow testing on Wednesday, March 10. Public Works advises to expect temporary periods of discolored water in the areas surrounding the intersections of Ormsby Boulevard and West Washington Street; West Long Street and Andorra Drive; and West Sunset Way and West Washington Street.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 20 new cases, 61 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/10/2021 - 5:08pm
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, March 10, 2021 that there are 20 new cases and 61 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 11,414, with 9,570 recoveries and 209 deaths; 1,635 cases remain active.
Douglas authorities seek information on theft of tractor, backhoe from Minden construction site
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/10/2021 - 4:25pm
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a stolen 1995 Caterpillar 416D tractor and backhoe.
WNC offers late-start classes in March and April
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/10/2021 - 2:26pm
Better late than never! Western Nevada College has you covered if you didn’t register in time for regular spring semester classes.
Over 10 percent of those in Quad Counties have taken COVID-19 vaccine, surpasses statewide average
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 03/10/2021 - 1:50pm
In the Quad Counties that make up Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties, 18,400 individuals have thus far completed their COVID-19 vaccinations, having received both first and second doses, which is equivalent to 10.9 percent of the overall population, statistics show.
Also noteworthy, 32,147 Quad County residents have begun the process of receiving their first dose, which is 19.06 percent of the overall population. This surpasses the statewide averages of 8.96 percent having completed the vaccination process.
