March

Cassidy "Chad" Williams, 48, passed away March 8, 2012 in Carson City. Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home is caring for arrangements. 775-463-2911Terry Lee Marcks, 53, passed away March 9, 2012 in Carso...

Nadine John, 55, of Carson City, Nevada, passed away March 12, 2012. Fitzhenry's Funeral Home is caring for arrangements. William Paul Sears, Jr., 48, of Carson City, Nevada, passed away March 11, ...

Alice Marie Dofflemyre was surrounded by her beloved family when she departed this life on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at her Carson City home. She was 99. Alice was born March 9, 1913, in Santa C...

There will be a memorial service for Daniel Kuhner on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 4pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1151 Kimmerling, Rd. GardnervilleCopyright 2012 -. All rights reser...

CARSON CITY, NEVADA – The Business Resource Innovation Center is launching a series of free business education classes beginning March 21, 2012. The series, “Hwy 101-RoadMap to Business Success”, will be held Wednesdays from Noon to 1:30 pm. These classes will complement the existing business library resources available, as well as individual business counseling and mentoring offered by the BRIC. These free classes will focus on key information for both entrepreneurs and existing businesses.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and portions of Southern Oregon.

If you're one of many thousands of big game hunters interested in drawing a 2012 hunting tag for Pronghorn Antelope, Mule Deer, California Bighorn Sheep, Desert (Nelson) Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Elk and Rocky Mountain Goat in the State of Nevada, be advised that it is almost time to begin to submit your application(s) to hunt one or more of the big game species listed above.
The 2012 application period begins Monday, March 19 at 8 a.m.

Event at Obama for America Campaign Office, March 15, at the Carson City Democratic Central Committee Headquarters
at 502 E. John Street (& Roop St.) behind Bank of America

On Thursday at Noon, Occupy Carson City demonstrators, MoveOn.org members and homeowners in crisis will rally at the local Obama for America (OFA) office in Carson City, NV to demand that government-controlled mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac provide relief to ten million underwater homeowners by adjusting their mortgages to reflect the true value of their home.

"Billy" went to sweep those golden streets in heaven on March 11, 2012. Billy has lived in Carson City for 30 years. Where he worked in construction & in tree service. Bill is survived by Parent...

With St. Patrick's Day fast approaching, it's time to brush up on your knowledge of Irish music! Here's a lighthearted approach to Irish Musicology from the Carson City Irish American Music Duo of Gairin Music.

Jig

Special St. Patrick's Day Countdown Performance by Gairin Celtic Music, Tom and Mary Kay Aufrance, who are you musician hosts for all your favorite Irish St. Patrick's Day sing-along folk songs and tunes.

Grandma Hattie's is family friendly and wheelchair-walker friendly, so you can bring along the whole family.

Grandma Hattie's Restaurant
2811 S. Carson St.
Carson City, NV
Call Ahead to Confirm: (775) 882-4900

The Nevada Division of Emergency Management/Homeland Security and the National Weather Service are partnering together to educate the citizens of Nevada on National Flood Safety Awareness Week, March 12-16.

According to the National Weather Service, Floods and Flash Floods are the #1 weather-related killer in the United States and can occur any time of the year. This is why the Nevada Division of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service Offices in Reno, Las Vegas, and Elko want to help spread the word about being flood safe.

Douglas County authorities seek the public's help in locating several suspects involved in an attempt to cash a stolen check on Saturday at a drive-thru window at Bank of America on Topsy Lane in north Douglas County near Carson City.
The primary suspect, an unidentified male adult, attempted to cash the stolen check at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday while using the drive-thru teller window, said Douglas County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Jim Halsey.

The Rand Avenue convenience store behind Tierra Plaza was robbed last night at approximately 8:30 p.m. No arrests have been made. The log indicates that the suspect may have injured himself during the robbery, as an officer reported discovering blood.
Carson City Secret Witness: (775) 322-4900

DUI CHECKPONT
A DUI checkpoint is scheduled for 6 p.m. - midnight this Saturday, March 17th, at the intersection of Carson and Colorado streets. Officers will be inspecting vehicles for intoxicated drivers as well as child passenger safety.

Press Release for DUI Checkpoint March 17th, 2012.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Joining Forces, will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint from 6:00 pm to midnight on Saturday, March 17th. Sheriff’s Office personnel will be greeting all drivers that pass through the checkpoint. To keep traffic flowing smoothly, any drivers that show signs of being under the influence will be directed to a second screening area to avoid back up during the checkpoint.

The Carson City School Board will meet March 13 at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center. See the agenda below:

Inspection reports for Carson City restaurants:

The Carson City Board of Supervisors will meet March 15 at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center. See the full agenda below:

The following information applies to the period of March 12-18:

There will be work at the following locations as a result of the Freeway Landscaping Project. No closures are expected, but traffic control will be in effect.

• College Parkway in the vicinity of the Freeway.
• US Highway 50 in the vicinity of the Freeway.
• Northgate Lane between Jumbo Court and Dyer Court.
• Emerson Drive between Mark Way and College Parkway.
• North Carson Street, in the vicinity of the freeway overpass.

Roderick Fitzgerald Davis was called to Heaven on March 6, 2012 at the age of 88. He is survived by his loving wife, Lynn, of 47 years, 6 children and 4 step-children, and their families. Rod r...

FREE Concert SATURDAY NIGHT, March 10, 7:00pm. Three Bands at Comma Coffee:

Edna Wladyka, 102, a Carson City resident, passed away March 7, 2012. She was born January 13, 1910 in Bakersfield, CA. Edna is preceded in death by husband, Rudolf; son, Norman; two brothers and ...

Dr. Patrick William Flynn, born August 16, 1933 in Spokane, Washington, passed away on March 1st, 2012 in Carson City, Nevada. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marion McKechnie Fl...

Get up and stand up for your fellow Americans at a "Save American Homes" demonstration hosted by Occupy Carson City members. Join us on your lunch hour during our Thursday, March 15 event from 12Noon until 2pm in front of the Carson City Democratic Campaign Office to deliver our message and a petition to President Obama. Please RSVP at:
http://pol.moveon.org/event/saveourhomes/128066

CARSON CITY, NEVADA-Carson City Library will present the official book launch of Nevada State Prison, published by Arcadia Publishing and to be released on Monday, March 26th, at 6:00 p.m. The authors of this book include Jennifer E. Riddle, an archaeologist; Sena M. Loyd, a research librarian; and Stacy L. Branham and Curt Thomas, officers of the Nevada State Prison.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, chairman of the Homeland Security Commission, along with 16 voting members determined key priorities for the Homeland Security Working Group 2012 grant application process.

The March 2 Commission meeting was dedicated to identifying and establishing the Commission's priorities for the Federal Fiscal Year 2012 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP).  The federal funds allocated to the State of Nevada in 2012 total $4,628,239 (State Homeland Security grant for $2,801,316; Urban Area Security Initiative grant for $1,826,923).

The Tri-NET Narcotic Task Force, working in conjunction with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Street Enforcement Team (SET), the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Investigators, and the Santa Cruz California Police Department arrested 26 year-old Joseph Perez and 25 year-old Oscar Madriz, both of Santa Cruz, California, on charges of trafficking and sales of cocaine. The arrests were made on March 2.

Merle M. Avila, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather went home on March 5, 2012. He retired 20 years ago from the cement masons and moved to Gardnerville and built a home...

Bradley E. Thomsen, 46, of Inkom, Idaho, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2012, after a valiant battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Debra Thomsen; sons, Ben, Mason and Colby; mother, Ka...

CARSON CITY – Three Republican state senators, all members of the Legislative Commission, have asked Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford, D-Las Vegas, to call a meeting of the panel as soon as possible to vote on the feasibility of the incorporation of Laughlin.