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Quad-County COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 19 of 55 new cases from Carson City prison
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 7:07pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 that there are 55 new cases and 40 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. Nineteen of these additional 55 new cases are from the Warm Springs Correctional Facility in Carson City. This brings the total number of cases to 2,793, with 2,048 recoveries and 27 deaths; 718 cases remain active.
Carson City issues Public Service Annoucement regarding COVID-19, flu season, construction, and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 2:54pmCarson City's Wild Horse Theater offers Disney interactive workshops
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 2:17pmJoin two of your favorite Disney Princesses for an entertaining and fun interactive workshop, through Carson City's Wild Horse Theater, to build literary skills using imagination and creativity. Workshop includes storytelling, singing, interactive movements and, most importantly, having fun.
Candy Cane Express, Train of Lights steam up for the holidays in Virginia City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 9:51amLooking for a safe, cozy new family tradition this holiday season? The Virginia Truckee Railroad has developed the perfect solution with their Holiday steam trains, Candy Cane Express and Comstock Train of Lights, departing from the original V. & T. R.R. 1870 passenger depot in Virginia City.
Carson City, Quad-County COVID-19 health briefing Tuesday: 45 new cases, 35 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 7:25pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 that there are 45 new cases and 35 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. Twenty of these additional new cases are from the Warm Springs Correctional Facility in Carson City. This brings the total number of cases to 2,738, with 2,008 recoveries and 27 deaths; 703 cases remain active.
Homeless pets to eat well over holidays thanks to Carson City real estate agents delivering 436 pounds of pet food
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 5:08pmColdwell Banker Select real estate agents serving Northern Nevada delivered 435.8 pounds of pet food to Friends in Service Helping, or FISH, a Carson City-based social services organization and pet food provider site for Feeding Pets of the Homeless.
Carson City, Quad-County health briefing Monday: 23 of 55 new cases from Warm Springs prison
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/16/2020 - 7:13pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 that there are 55 new cases and 25 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. Twenty-three of these additional 55 new cases are from the Warm Springs Correctional Facility in Carson City. This brings the total number of cases to 2,693, with 1,973 recoveries and 27 deaths; 693 cases remain active.
Travel Nevada’s 4th-grade flag-design contest runs through Nov. 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/16/2020 - 6:23pmCARSON CITY — Nevada fourth-graders are encouraged to enter Travel Nevada’s Discover Your Nevada Kids flag content through Nov. 25.
Dayton Chamber awarded $14,150 for rural map project
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/16/2020 - 11:45amAt the November 4, 2020 meeting of the Nevada Commission on Tourism, the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center was awarded $14,150 as part of the COVID-19 Rural Recovery Grant Program to print 40,000 Dayton and Mound House map and brochures.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Sunday report: 343 of 369 new cases from Warm Springs prison
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 7:08pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday, Nov 15, 2020 that there are 369 new cases and 26 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. Of these 369 new cases, 343 are offenders in the Warm Springs Correctional Facility. This brings the total number of cases to 2,638, with 1,948 recoveries and 27 deaths; 663 cases remain active.
Obituary: Paul Hochsprung
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 5:04pmPaul Donald Hochsprung, born Oct. 21, 1953, passed away at Carson Tahoe Hospital with his wife at his side on March 23, 2020, after a recent diagnosis of metastatic melanoma.
Nevada Treasurer’s Office unveils digital platform providing families access to enhanced higher education planning
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 11:04amThe Nevada State Treasurer’s Office last week announced the launch of NVigate, a new program and online platform providing students and parents access to essential information, programs and services to make informed decisions about planning, saving and budgeting for higher education.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Saturday briefing: 25 new cases, 18 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 7:30amCarson City Health and Human Services reported Saturday that there are 25 new cases and 18 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 2,269, with 1,922 recoveries and 27 deaths; 320 cases remain active.
Carson City Fire Department will allow for open burning between Nov. 14 and Dec. 13
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/13/2020 - 4:08pmThe Carson City Fire Department will allow open burning November 14, 2020 to December 13, 2020.
The purpose of the open burn period is to provide residents an opportunity to dispose of accumulated weeds and yard debris. In order to make this a safe endeavor for those involved, the Carson City Fire Department will require a burn permit.
Carson City local, MOD Comics to Launch Kickstarter for New Comic Book 'Champion'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/13/2020 - 2:46pmMayors of Dorkville and MOD Comics is a small comic book imprint started by Mike and Christian Robison of Twin Falls, ID and Carson City, NV. On December 1st they are launching a Kickstarter to fund the first print run of their new story “Champion.”
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Thursday briefing: 34 new cases, 25 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 7:06pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 that there are 34 new cases and 25 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 2,219, with 1,892 recoveries and 27 deaths; 300 cases remain active.
Carson City to follow Nevada governor’s recent stay at home request
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 3:39pmCARSON CITY — The City encourages the community to stay informed, practice good hygiene, wear masks and when feasible please stay home.
The City is proactively taking steps to ensure the health and safety of its residents. In response to the Governor’s recent stay at home request, the City will continue to enable staff to work from home in order to limit the amount of personnel in the workplace.
Capital City Arts Initiative, Western Nevada College present 'Metallum Terrae' art exhibit
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 1:17pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative and Western Nevada College present "Metallum Terrae" an exhibition by Kyle Karrasch in the college’s Bristlecone Gallery, 2201 W College Parkway, Carson City now through Dec. 17, 2020. The gallery is open to the public, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Two Important Skin Care Tips from Your Local Dermatologist (sponsored)
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 10:00amYour trusted local skin care experts for more than 20 years at Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute are excited to welcome another talented Provider to their Carson City location – Dr. Samantha Schneider, Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon and Board-Certified Dermatologist.
During Dr. Schneider’s medical residency, she served as co-editor on two textbooks as well as numerous articles on pediatric dermatology and the environmental impact of sunscreen ingredients. So, as a dermatology expert, we asked for her top two professional skin care tips. Here’s what she had to say:
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Tuesday briefing: 22 new cases, 26 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 7:03pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 that there are 22 new cases and 26 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 2,185, with 1,867 recoveries and 27 deaths; 291 cases remain active.
Tahoe Basin Christmas tree online permit sales begin Nov. 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 9:25amThe USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin selling Christmas tree permits online beginning Monday, Nov. 16.
Quad County COVID-19 Monday briefing: 1 Carson City death, 21 cases, 15 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/09/2020 - 7:09pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a Carson City resident. CCHHS is also reporting 21 new cases and 15 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.
Carson City-based ESL program founder earns Governor's Points of Light Lifetime Achievement Award
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/09/2020 - 3:12pmEnglish Language Learners At-Home Program founder Florence Phillips received Nevada's highest volunteer honors with a lifetime recognition award for the all-volunteer, nonprofit Carson City-based program she established.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Sunday briefing: 15 new cases, 17 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 7:03pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday, Nov 8, 2020, that there are 15 new cases and 17 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 2,142, with 1,826 recoveries and 26 deaths; 290 cases remain active.
Carson City Health and Human Services announces possible first reinfection of COVID-19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/06/2020 - 7:23pmWe are reporting a possible COVID-19 reinfection in the Quad-County Region. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a reinfection as someone who was infected once, recovered, and then become infected again 90 or more days after the first positive result.
In-person Instruction to Resume at Mark Twain Elementary in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/06/2020 - 4:56pmThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce Mark Twain Elementary School will resume in-person instruction with teachers and students beginning next week. Teachers and employees are expected to return Monday, Nov. 9, to conduct remote lessons, and students in specific grade levels and assigned cohorts are expected to return beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10, for in-person learning.
Nevada State Elections Divisions Clarifies How Vote Status and Vote History Works in the Silver State
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/06/2020 - 12:37pmThe Nevada Secretary of State’s Elections Division provides various tools as a service to voters, such as the Registered Voter Services website and BallotTrax. Because the administration of elections in Nevada is highly decentralized, the tools offered by the Elections Division must take in data from the 17 counties in order to function.
Quad County, COVID-19 Thursday update: 1 Carson City death, 38 new cases, 23 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 7:16pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting an additional death on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a Carson City resident. CCHHS is also reporting 38 new cases and 23 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,999, with 1,783 recoveries and 29 deaths; 190 cases remain active.
Election officials answer questions regarding ballot status of Carson City voters
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 5:02pmSome Carson City voters are experiencing issues with an update on whether or not their ballots have been counted, but it’s an issue with data entry, not with the actual counting of ballots, according to the Carson City Clerk’s Office and the Secretary of State’s Office.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 1 death, 24 new cases, 9 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 7:13pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a Douglas County resident. CCHHS is also reporting 24 new cases and 9 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,961, with 1,760 recoveries and 25 deaths; 176 cases remain active.