Carson Now News (edition 217)

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Fatal motorcycle crash on US Highway 50 near Carson City
Monday, September 12, 2011 - 1:44pm

A 25-year-old Minden man died Saturday in a motorcycle crash on U.S. Highway 50 east of the Douglas County line on Spooner, seven miles west of Highway 395 in Carson City, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.

According to NHP Trooper Chuck Allen, Edwin Bruno-Mazariego was riding his green 2008 Kawasaki ZX600P motorcycle east bound on the four-lane highway. For reasons still unknown, he failed to negotiate a left hand curve and departed the travel lane striking the adjacent section of guardrail.

Golf Writer Contest for Golf Channel Could Land Dream Assignment, $500
Monday, September 12, 2011 - 1:33pm

Care to sample the life of a golf travel writer? Glamour, fun, laughs. GolfChannel.com and The Divine 9, a co-op of nine courses in the Carson City/Carson Valley area, are offering a $500 paid assignment for national publication and a Wild West trip to an aspiring golf correspondent.

Nugget Project 2.0: My, what a long way we've come
Monday, September 12, 2011 - 11:42am

It's been almost two years since I first heard about the Nugget Project.

Back then, the plan was very vague, a public-private partnership that could add up to $90 million. The city's part of this project would be a 1/8th cent sales tax increase and money from the redevelopment fund equaling approximately $25 million.

Statewide gaming revenue up nearly 3.7 percent; Carson Valley casinos down 2.6 percent
Monday, September 12, 2011 - 6:39am

Good news for South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos to report this morning. Gaming establishments at Stateline saw a 25.42 percent increase in revenue over July 2010 figures, according to figures released today from the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Carson Valley casinos, which include Carson City, Minden, Garderville had a 2.6 percent decline in July. Casinos took in a win of $8,699,046. In July 2010 it was $8,900,097. Statewide, casinos had an overall 3.66 percent increase in "gaming win" for the month.

Slain soldiers remembered
Sunday, September 11, 2011 - 7:19pm

After the stories were told and the honors bestowed, the Last Roll Call on Sunday was like a punch to the gut. "Major Heath Kelly. Major Heath Oscar Kelly," First Sgt. Roger Wheeler called out i...

Authorities make arrest in Brunswick Canyon murder
Sunday, September 11, 2011 - 7:12pm

KOLO Channel 8 Reno reports police have arrested 29-year-old Sparks resident Brian Hobbs and charged him with murder with a deadly weapon and placed on a no-bail hold in connection to the death of Cherissa Davidson who's body was discovered in Brunswick Canyon. Click here for the story.

Fitness on the wire: Arms, Legs and Breathe
Sunday, September 11, 2011 - 3:14pm

By Jerry Vance
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Every now and then I get bored with exercise routine and I begin to experiment. After watching several of my exercise students struggling with coordination, I decided to do a little testing without their knowledge. I had no idea what a challenge this would be! I see all ages in my classes so I testing them all.

Capital City Residents, State And Local Officials, Gather To Commemorate 9-11
Sunday, September 11, 2011 - 2:46pm

CARSON CITY – Residents of this capital city, hit with tragedy earlier in the week with the shooting deaths of four people at a local restaurant, gathered at two somber ceremonies today to mark the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.
About 300 people gathered at Mills Park for the Patriot’s Day – 9-11 Remembrance sponsored by the Capital Baptist Church.

Authorities arrest man on abduction, alleged attempted sexual assault on a child charges
Sunday, September 11, 2011 - 1:32pm

By Sgt. Jim Halsey
Deputies of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 21-year-old Jacob Wilcher on charges of kidnapping and attempted sexual assault. At approximately 11:40 am on Sunday, Douglas County deputies were dispatched to a call of an attempted child abduction at the Lifepoint Church, in Minden.

C Hill flag stands as firm reminder of 9/11
Sunday, September 11, 2011 - 3:01am

Gil Ayarbe has told the story of the flag countless times. Yet he takes his time as he tells it once more, savoring the memory."I was on a morning walk a little while after 9/11 with Dan Mooney,...

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