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Carson City Manager Larry Werner will retire effective Dec. 19, city officials announced Tuesday. Werner has served in the role of city manager since February 2008.

“For me, this has been a wonderful experience and I would not have traded it for anything,” said Werner in a letter to the Carson City Board of Supervisors. “Although I do feel some regret in making this decision at this time, I have no concerns about the management of the City because you have the best staff, department directors and elected officials that I’ve ever had the opportunity to work with.”

The Carson City Harvest Hub, along with food production programs in Douglas and Lyon counties, have been awarded funding through the Nevada Department of Agriculture, officials announced Monday.

Grant awards amounting to $250,730 will go to 13 programs throughout Northern Nevada for crop research, education marketing and production.

It seems like a rare opportunity these days to be able to cast a vote in an election and feel good about your selection. Most of the time I wind up voting against the other person as a choice between the lesser of two evils. As a result, I believe most Americans are unhappy at one time or another about some facet of their government, whether local, state or national.

Carson City’s rich and intriguing history is explored and theatrically relived in the 19th annual Classic Ghost Walk.

The Carson City Ghost Walk is a delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse past. Meet lingering spirits of the past, with many haunted and paranormal stories to take in. Some of our spirits even lead the guided walking tours of the downtown district’s historic homes.

Harold Dennis Swain, 71 of Carson City, passed away on October 6, 2013. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations (775) 888-6800. …

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Alexander Oliver Grant Milford, 62, passed away in Carson City, Nevada on October 2, 2013. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, (775) 882-1766. &...

August 12, 1921 - October 3, 2013 Grace May Neal Watson, 92, passed away from this life on October 3, 2013 in Carson City, NV. She was born on August 12, 1921 in Van Buren, ...

The fall weather cool-down continues this week with another system moving into the Carson City region by Wednesday. The system will drop temperatures by 15 to 20 degrees with rain in Carson City and snow in the forecast for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra, according to the National Weather Service.

An area of low pressure will bring rain, snow and a significant cool down for Wednesday with high temperatures 15 to 20 degrees below normal. Tuesday will bring mostly cloudy skies to Carson City.

Northern Nevada Fire Wives, an organization comprised of firefighters' families in the community, will hold a barbecue this Saturday in Carson City.

The Northern Nevada Fire Wives BBQ is Saturday, Oct. 12 from 11-2pm at Carson City Fire Station 51 at 777 South Stewart Street in Carson City. The barbecue costs $5; raffle tickets are $1 each.

The barbecue will have a bounce house, face painting and other family-friendly activities, including a visit by Smokey Bear. All proceeds benefit the Northern Nevada Fire Wives organization.

As a fundraiser, the Carson High School Choral Group in Carson City will be available as entertainment for holiday parties. The group will perform selections of Christmas and Hanukkah music.

The funds that are collected will help the students be able to travel to competitions and provide scholarships to students in the program.

For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Andy Sonnemaker at ASonnemaker@carson.k12.nv.us.

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell provides an update on the actions taken by the Board of Supervisors at its Oct. 3 meeting.
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A Carson City woman was arrested and faces a felony fraud charge after confessing to stealing her sister's Sally Mae student loan money after the two had gotten into an argument.

Mariena Acosta, 28, was booked into Carson City Jail on Oct. 4. She told authorities that she altered documents in order for a $2,326 check meant for her sister to go into a separate bank account. After the check was deposited, she went ahead and spent the money.

CARSON CITY — Now that open enrollment has begun for health insurance plans affected by the Affordable Care Act, Nevadans need to be wary of scammers looking to take advantage of consumer’s uncertainty surrounding this law.

The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City will offer a special run of the famous V&T Steam Locomotive No. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13. Normally operated only on summer holiday weekends and for Santa Train, the historic and picturesque locomotive will pull the train, giving visitors a rare opportunity to ride the rails and photograph the equipment in fall splendor.

The Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will open its 30th season on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, 4 p.m., with a concert, "The Lure of Tropics and Travel," at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City. Featured guest soloist is pianist Joshua Russell.

Halloween is just a few weeks away and many of you will be attending celebrations where alcohol will be served. As “All Hallows Eve” nears, many establishments will have expanded entertainment and costume contests.

Should you find yourself consuming alcoholic beverages at these functions, please take the time to preplan how you will get home safely.

Sparks Police Department arrested four Carson City-Minden area men Saturday night after they allegedly attacked a man who was trying to protect a female friend from what police described as “inappropriate conduct.”

Photos of Saturday's Downtown Carson City Wine walk courtesy of Dana Lee Fruend, president of Carson City Downtown 20/20.

Here is the Carson City road report for the week of Oct. 7-13: On Monday, Oct. 7 and Tuesday, Oct. 8, Proctor Street will be closed between Carson Street and Curry Street due to utility work.

The outside northbound lane on Roop Street will be closed near the intersection with Corbett Street during daytime hours beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8 through Thursday, Oct. 10.

There will be utility work on Minnesota Street between Sophia Street and Ann Street, but no lane closures are expected.

For three quarters Friday night at Carson High, everything was normal. Two evenly matched Sierra League football teams had played a respectable, if slightly mundane, game, with the Senators finally pulling ahead thanks to two mistakes in the Damonte Ranch kicking game.
But there were no fireworks on the field to match those set off at halftime during Carson’s homecoming celebration.

A 200-pound female yearling bear decided to explore the streets of Carson City on Friday night, climbing over fences, going through backyards and finally climbing up a tree before being tranquilized by a Nevada Department of Wildlife game warden.

The hungry bear cub was even chased by a couple of cows when she lumbered through Lompa Ranch field, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. Deputies and two mounted officers on horses had been pursuing the bear since early Friday evening attempting to coax her west toward the foothills.

Antonia Luna Leon, 66 of Carson City, passed away on September 29, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements (775) 888-6800. …

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Cheryl Anne Armstrong, 65 of Carson City, passed away on October 2, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements (775) 888-6800. …

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Sep. 29, 1940 - Sep. 15, 2013 A memorial service for Douglas Scott Kreck will be held at Empire Ranch Country Club, in Carson City, Nevada on October 12th at 4:00 p.m. The f...

The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, An Algebraic Lens, by artist Ben Hoffman at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery from September 20, 2013 – January 23, 2014. The reception is free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.

The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, BRIC Art 4, with artwork by eight area artists at the City’s Business Resource Innovation Center [BRIC]. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Wednesday, October 9, from 5 - 7pm. The BRIC is located at 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. The exhibition and reception are free and the public is cordially invited. The exhibition will remain at the BRIC through early September 2014.

CARSON CITY — Western Nevada College’s Tech Prep Consortium has been recognized nationally for its Career Pathways program.

The National Association for Career Pathways Leadership selected WNC for the 2013 Rigorous Programs of Study National Award for exceeding what other states offer students in career and technical programs. The award recognizes the college’s collaboration with industry and hard work by faculty and staff to provide the essential curriculum and instruction in technology-automated systems, construction, machine tool technology and welding.

Every Friday Night at 8 PM, your hosts Ken, Alex, Chatwod, and Diane host the ONLY smoke-free karaoke show in Carson City.

Enjoy the regularly updated songbook, always low drink prices, or just grab a bite and watch the show.

Learn more at http://nevadakaraoke.com OR http://facebook.com/nevadakaraoke!

Nevada Karaoke storms The Blue Bull in Carson City every Wednesday night at 8:30 PM.

Join the band of merry men and women led by Ken Course, Alex Hulsey, and Cadi Colgan to make your Wednesday memorable.

More info always available at http://nevadakaraoke.com OR http://facebook.com/nevadakaraoke!

Restaurant inspections are made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division.
This week's inspections, ending the week of Oct. 4, include a supermarket bakery, restaurants, fast food restaurants and take outs.
See the full report below.