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CARSON CITY — William Jamerson’s journeys during the past century have taken him to three continents and numerous communities, yet he will be remembered for his service in the U.S. Army during World War II and for his ministry in helping others.

A 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday for misdemeanor battery after allegedly spitting on a casino security guard, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Join us for a magical evening at the Carson City Father-Daughter Ball! It's a special event for dads and their lovely daughters. Get ready to dance the night away and create unforgettable memories together.

Local area schools from Gardnerville, Yerington, Carson City and Virginia City were given the opportunity to have their 7-12th Grade Students participate in an Essay Contest sponsored by the Sierra, Tahoe Fleet Reserve Association.

Roughly 30 Carson City residents met at Ronald D. Wilson Memorial Park at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24 to counter the building of the dog park in this neighborhood.

The gathering lasted for roughly an hour and many concerns about the dog park and the area were voiced.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is Wednesday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

The Carson City Open Space Advisory Committee (OSAC) did not take action on the bank stabilization project along the Carson River at Buzzy’s Ranch.

The city purchased the land that consisted of just under 500 acres in 2007 and 2010. Before the city purchased the area, a bioengineering plan was put forward to fix the erosion but it failed. A trail along the eastern boundary of the property was installed in 2020 and a consultant told Open Space that the distance between the trail and the river was expected to be sufficient.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center’s Bristlecone Room, located at 1600 Medical Parkway.

The Carson City School Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 27 beginning at 6:30 p.m. inside the Bob Crowell Board Room at the Community Center.

My friend Meri recently sent me a copy of the California Native Plant Society, Tahoe and Sierra Valley Chapter, February and March 2024 newsletter. In it was an informative article by Gale Rankin called "The Green Leaves of Winter - Masters of Survival."

Carson City, Nev. — New pipeline safety regulations that the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada approved in 2021 have significantly increased the detection of gas pipeline leaks and improved pipeline safety.

Nevada was the first state to require annual leak surveys.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 26 - March 3, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

There is currently a need for hospice volunteers in the Carson City area as well as Minden and Gardnerville in Douglas County.

Carson High debate wrapped up the regular competition season as Elko High School. This tournament saw 13 schools and 164 individual competitors. Fourteen members of the team advanced to final rounds in speech events.

Attention musicians! The Carson City Symphony, conducted by Music Director David Bugli and Assistant Conductor Brian Fox, will begin rehearsals for their April 28 concert on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 6:20 to 8:30 p.m., at the Carson High School band/orchestra room, 1111 N. Saliman Road in Carson City.

Are you are looking for a unique looking kitty with a great personality? Please come to Catmandu this weekend to meet Sky.

The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections, Silver State Industries have announced a saddle-started wild horse and burro adoption event at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024.

Lucas Wold is an exceptional student, and CHS is honored to highlight him as this week’s Carson High School Senior in the Spotlight.

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Join local LGBTQ+ Folks and Friends for a fabulous afternoon of food, fun and community. Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road, Carson City.

On Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, a medical transport plane went down near Stagecoach, Nev., and all five lives on board were lost. This Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of this tragedy. In commemoration, Care Flight will suspend services for 24 hours and take time privately to honor the lives of the five individuals.

The Carson City Treasurer’s Office is reminding property owners that the fourth and final installment for the payment of real property taxes in Nevada for the current tax year — July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 is due on or before Monday, March 4.

CONNECTIONS social gatherings bring locals together weekly for story sharing, conversation and inspiration.

Join us every Saturday for Café CONNECTIONS from 10 to 11:30 am OR from noon to 1:30 p.m. at La Capital Cafe, 1795 E College Pkwy, Carson City.

Meet new people at any or all of the CONNECTIONS gatherings hosted throughout the month in Carson City .

Check out our events calendar at https://connectionscentral.org/events to find more CONNECTIONS opportunities.

All are welcome. There is no cost and no sign up required.

An 8-year-old Dayton child was flown Thursday afternoon by Care Flight after being attacked by the family dog, according to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office.

The Western Nevada College Foundation scholarship application for the 2024-2025 academic year is now open.

Hanifin's Antiques store owner Michael Robbins presented Lisa Schutte with a check for $1,000 to help Carson Animal Services Initiative, also known as CASI, to help with animal spaying in Carson City.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday afternoon to a vehicle crash involving a youth bicycle rider at East Washington near North Carson Street.

Toastmasters Club presents a special speaker event on the 27th of February>

Carson City Toastmasters International extends a warm invitation to its eagerly anticipated special guest speaker event on Feb. 27. We are honored to host Major General Cheryn Fasano, a distinguished individual with over 38 years of dedicated military service and the esteemed title of Distinguished Toastmaster in Texas.

Greater Nevada Credit Union recently cleared the path for a $50,000 grant to Rebuilding Together Northern Nevada, presenting a check to the organization at GNCU’s Eagle Station branch in Carson City.

A man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly chasing a woman in a church parking lot with a machete, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Join us for our Mock Interview Workshop! Learn essential interview skills, conquer nerves, and boost your confidence. Whether you’re a fresh graduate or a seasoned professional, this workshop has something for everyone.

Carson City School District employees and administrators participated in the Nevada Association for Positive Behavior Support annual conference at the University of Nevada, Reno, Feb. 12, 2024.

Nevada Humane Society's Pet of the Week is Grey, a 1.5-year-old shepherd mix who came to us as a stray almost two weeks ago.

Get ready to kick up your heels and dance the day away with free country dance lessons from the amazing DJ Jeremy McGuigan & Sara B Dancin'!

Get ready to test your smarts at DJ Trivia! Grab your friends and get ready to put your heads together for this team-based trivia night. We've got drinks flowing at the bar and all the good eats you could want while you rise to the challenge! We've got prizes for the top three teams, so there's more than just honor on the line.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for information to identify the person or persons and vehicle involved in the theft of construction materials.

Keith Alan Barnett & the Lonesome Polecat Band at Polecat Tavern in Carson City on Saturday, Feb. 24 starting at 7pm.
You know the album "Three Days out of Gerlach" and the guys will be playing the songs for you as well as many of your other favorites.

Polecat Tavern proprietor Keith Alan Barnett will be performing on Friday, February 23rd beginning at 7pm.

Come hear the sounds of Jagged Little Pills on the RPM Stage Friday at 7pm!

Calling all couples needing skills and tools to increase communication, decrease conflict, set healthy boundaries and deepen intimacy.

A Carson Middle School teacher, who has been accused of slapping a student in the back of the head, will return to school Thursday.

My father lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and has been in the same home for 50 years. He is 86 now and shouldn't be living at home alone but he does not want to move.

The Carson City Chamber Leadership Institute Class is raising funds to renovate and repurpose the amphitheater at Mills Park by transforming the space with new native landscaping, an updated façade, improved lighting and electrical access, installing concrete pads for future art, and a community art project for a mosaic tile mural depicting our native terrain.

Were it not for some surprisingly fruitful results that I have observed recently, I would consider online dating to be a laughable endeavor. No, it wasn’t that long ago that Mark Twain gave us Adam’s account of noticing Eve:

Trivium Packaging - a global supplier of infinitely recyclable, metal packaging for the world's leading brands - will be interviewing job seekers to fill multiple positions available at their manufacturing plant. Offering competitive wages ranging from $21.00 to $30.00 hourly depending on experience plus a $1.00 to $2.00 shift differential.

Carson City School District will host a Career Fair at the district office, 1402 West King Street, Thursday, Feb. 22, from 12-2 p.m. Positions are open immediately and include entry level, part-time and full-time.

The capital city community is welcome to attend the feature-length documentary, "A City in Crisis," on March 2 at St. Peters Episcopal Church in Carson City. The documentary focuses on how the Reno-area has grappled with growth, housing and homelessness over the past two decades.

As one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the west, Virginia City’s 33rd annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry makes its triumphant return Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, will be a Minimum / Early Release Day for all schools in the Carson City School District. Educators utilize this time for professional learning while students have the remainder of the day off. If you normally pick up your child after school, please be there promptly at the below dismissal times.

Here’s an interesting piece of news. The National Taxpayer Union (NTU), an independent advocacy group, estimates that 60% of property in the U.S. is over-assessed. That means that over half of you reading this are probably paying too much in property taxes.

The American Cancer Society will be hosting their Relay for Life kickoff on Sunday, Feb. 25 from 12:00 to 3:00PM at the Raising Cane's 6199 S. Virginia, Reno.

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