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Flu shots offered at Dayton Food Pantry

Flu shots for anyone over 6 months of age, and commodities food distribution for those in need from Dayton, Silver City and Stagecoach takes place at the Dayton Food Pantry at 4 Enterprise Way and Highway 50 in Dayton on Oct. 21, between noon and 5 p.m.

Health and Human Services recommends that everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine. On Oct. 21 only, between noon and 5pm, Carson Health nurses will be able to provide the following types of flu shots at the Dayton Food Pantry at 4 Enterprise Way:

Yerington man dies in motorcycle crash

A Yerington man died on Monday after his motorcycle collided with a large truck on Highway 95A near Penrose Lane.

Michael R. Leonard, 46, died on the scene, nine miles north of Yerington, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

The preliminary crash investigation details reflect that a 3-axle 1986 White dump truck was traveling west on Penrose Lane and was approaching the intersection of Highway 95A. The large truck was being driven by 28-year-old Douglas J. Scronce of Fallon. Leonard was traveling northbound on a red 1986 Kawasaki motorcycle, according to NHP.  

Prescription drug roundups Saturday in Carson City, Lyon County

Prescription drug roundups will be held in Carson City, Dayton, Silver Springs and Fernley this Saturday, Sept. 25.

Bring your unused and expired prescription drugs to the drop-offs for proper disposal by the sheriff's office. Disposal protects the community and its water supply. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Acceptable items include: Unused or expired prescription drugs, over-the-counter pills, prescription liquids, pet medications and syringes. The Lyon County roundup will not be accepting syringes or medical waste.

Community Pledges Support for Military Families and Veterans During Community Covenant Ceremony

The sacrifices of military families and veterans — past, present and future — are recognized and valued in Lyon County.



That message was delivered in many ways during a “Military Community Covenant” signing ceremony last week during Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey’s September meeting.

Community leaders from throughout Lyon County were on hand to sign a “community covenant” that promises Lyon County communities and State and local groups will work together to increase support to the area’s military families and veterans.

Utility Telephone to Acquire Minden-based WPTI Telecom

Utility Telephone, Inc. will acquire the customer base and network assets of Minden-based DSL and VoIP provider WPTI Telecom, LLC.

Under the terms of the agreement, Utility will acquire customers throughout the Reno, Carson City and Douglas-county markets, and will add a substantial DSL footprint to Utility’s existing Nevada network which includes a 2.5 Gigabit-per-second fiber-optic network linking Reno, Carson City and Fernley.

Local REALTOR, Heidi McFadden, Earns Certified Distressed Property Expert Designation

Local REALTOR, Heidi McFadden, Earns Short Sale Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure

Carson City, NV – 8/25/2010 – Heidi McFadden of Realty Executives Nevada’s Choice in Carson City has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance, with a particular emphasis on short sales. At a time when millions of homeowners are struggling with the possibility of foreclosure, the skills and education amassed by McFadden will help benefit Carson City area residents and communities.

Travel Nevada: Petroglyphs, historic architecture, and miles of trail make Austin, Nev. a must-see Highway 50 destination

AUSTIN, Nev. — It’s not often you’ll find a classic historic mining town full of options for the more active traveler. Austin, Nevada is not only a living ghost town and a cultural heritage get-away but it has a multitude of adventurous options including hiking, mountain bike trails and more. Founded in 1862 during the silver rush, the town is located exactly in the center of the state along the Pony Express route on Highway 50 on the western slopes of the Toiyabe Range at elevation 6,605 feet.

Travel Nevada: Railroad buffs venture to Ely to ride on the Nevada Northern Railway

Ely, Nev. – The Nevada Northern Railway is not your usual traditional museum with stationary buildings, equipment and trains that may not even tie to the history of the area.

Gibbons to defend prison closing

Gov. Jim Gibbons will defend his plan to close Nevada State Prison in Carson City at a Board of Prisons meeting tomorrow afternoon, saying that they do not expect to lay off any employees.

The governor's office has provided the following talking points to defend Gibbons' decision to close NSP, which were made available to Carson Now:

Nevada State Prison in Carson City has approximately 310 full-time employees (all classifications). Of those employees, only 40 percent actually reside in Carson City. The breakdown by percentage is:

Jackpot Crossing casino now open

The former Silver Dollar Club, now Jackpot Crossing, is open on Fairview, one block south of Highway 50 East.

The casino was purchased by Northern Nevada Comstock Investments last year, who shut the business down in August for a complete remodel. The company also owns Cactus Jack's, The Senator Club and the Comstock Casino in Carson City, as well as casinos in Fernley and Fallon.

We will have more details tomorrow.

Tax Day Tea Parties Around Nevada

Here are some Tea Party events happening around the state tomorrow (April 15).  If anyone knows of one not listed here, email me at editor@nevadanewsbureau.com and I’ll post it.
Carson City

10:00am – 1:00pm
Carson City Legislature and Capitol
Candidates forum, music, voter registration, conservative club, organization, and party information. No vending is allowed during this event.

Home Buyers Tax Credit Deadline Soon Approaching!

DEADLINE QUICKLY APPROACHING FOR FEDERAL HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT
Transactions must be under contract by April 30, 2010

Creating a Local Organic Food Economy (updated)

By Quest Lakes

Garcia, Schlager win titles at Douglas tournament

MINDEN - Nikko Garcia has become known as the comeback kid this season for the Carson High wrestling team.

Heading to Capital Classic

The Carson High boys basketball team didn't have long to iron out the kinks that plagued it during its Sierra League opening 49-38 win at South Tahoe on Tuesday.

6:31am: Carson City just closed the schools for today. CC Schools are CLOSED. NO SCHOOL TODAY!

WNC CLOSED! NO CLASSES! Nevada Appeal report of a 10am late start is incorrect. Go to WNC.Edu, top of home page.
Douglas County Schools (Minden-Gardnerville) are OPEN.

NHP identifies woman killed in Friday’s horrible wreck on I-80 east of Fernley

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A Winnemucca woman heading to a crafts show at Carson High School this weekend lost her life enroute as she and her husband’s pick-up smashed into the back of a semi, and t

Big drug bust in Fernley with help from CCSO deputies

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Thursday night was the dawning of a new era of inter-county law enforcement teamwork, as Carson City Sheriff’s deputies, along with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Of

High-speed chase ends near Fernley

High-speed chase ends near FernleyNevada Appeal Staff Report

Obituary: Henry Wilhelm

Obituary: Henry WilhelmStaff Writer

Another Opinion: Recall efforts hijacking democracy in Lyon County

Another Opinion: Recall efforts hijacking democracy in Lyon CountyFrom the Lahont

Dayton draws Truckee in 3A opener

Dayton draws Truckee in 3A openerJustin Lawson

Obituary: Armando de Leon

Obituary: Armando de LeonStaff Writer

Dayton controls own destiny against Fernley

Dayton controls own destiny against FernleyBy Justin Lawson jlawson@nevadaappeal.

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