School Christmas performance draws huge crowd

Last Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m., Rosemary Clarke Middle School held their winter concert in the gymnasium. A full house of spectators greeted the concert performers. An estimated 1,500 attended the concert. The winter concert was organized and directed by Robert C. White.

Senior News

Pahrump Senior Center

Merry Christmas, Derek: The holiday ram

“Could you do a story about my husband’s recent Desert Bighorn Sheep hunt? It would be my Christmas present to him.” That was the first e-mail I’ve received with such an interesting request.

Crime Corner

COPS: Three arrested in drug raid

DA’s Report

• Harold August Coleman was charged on Dec. 10 with obtaining money under false pretenses.

Arson suspect faces new charges over DMV ruse

The former owner of the Dream Chaser Horse Rescue, who was arrested earlier this year on charges of first degree arson and animal abuse after she allegedly burnt down her home, was taken into custody again this month after she was charged with attempting to obtain a driver’s license using another person’s information.

Hornets basketball: Post player Eaire Davis

This year the Lady Hornets basketball team is struggling to put experienced upperclassmen on the court with only two. Eaire Davis is one of those two and is leading the team in defense in this building year for the Hornets.

Selfies reveal effect of lifestyle change in 2013

About a year ago, we made some changes after deciding to become one of those families in which the dad goes off to work and the mom stays home and writes.

Godfathers of the Capitol

WASHINGTON — Remember the new spirit of cooperation in Washington? That’s so last week.

Sledgehammer justice

WASHINGTON — Federal Judge John Gleeson of the Eastern District of New York says documents called “statements of reasons” are an optional way for a judge to express “views that might be of interest.” The one he issued two months ago is still reverberating.

Judge gives drug dealer 15 years in prison

A local man arrested numerous times over the last several years for drug-related offenses was sentenced to a maximum of 15 years in prison last week.

Man missing since July found slain

GOLDFIELD — Two men are behind bars following the discovery of a missing person found dead at the bottom of an Esmeralda County well last week.

ELECTION 2014: Schinhofen wants to continue work with DOE

Commissioner Dan Schinhofen formerly ran a landscaping business in California before moving to Las Vegas in 1994. He moved to Pahrump in 2004.

What was the craziest football game you have ever seen?

Some of the best football is always played at the end of the season when the playoffs are on the line. This was the case when the San Francisco 49ers faced off with a hapless Atlanta Falcons team who had nothing to lose and they were seeking revenge for last year’s loss to the 49ers in the playoffs.

California Lottery

One ticket matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto, with a payout of $27 million. The next jackpot will be at least $7 million.

Man pleads guilty to abusing infant

One man pleaded guilty to a single count of attempted child abuse and neglect with substantial bodily or mental harm last week.

Winner who will sport new car for year selected

Roughly four days from today one local family or individual will get to use a brand new automobile for one year courtesy of a local car dealership.

What savvy shoppers buy after Christmas

While the rest of the world is lounging in their new sweat pants and playing with their new toys, savvy shoppers are still making their lists and checking them twice. The after Christmas sales are out of this world. Retailers don’t want seasonal items taking up space in their stores so they’re willing to sell them at a discount rather than risk not selling them at all.

CELEBRATING THE NEW YEAR: Tips for a party at home, options for a night out

t’s time to start planning how to celebrate the New Year. Since it falls in the middle of the week, some people will opt to spend it at home, even though New Year’s Day is a holiday for most people. A number of local establishments will offer live music or karaoke. There are also options for a fancy dinner, or entertainment which includes a food buffet or potluck.

Lady Trojans send Del Sol packing

The final minutes were ticking off and with just 2:56 remaining in the game the Lady Trojans basketball team had just taken a fragile 30-29 lead. They took the lead and edged ever so closely to victory when Shayla Dance made a clutch jumper to make it 34-30 at the 2:00 minute mark. It took Alyssa Murphy to then ice the game. She came to the line and sunk two free throws in a row to make the final score 36-30 with just 52 seconds left on the clock.

1 killed in weekend rollover

A local woman was killed early Sunday morning after she was reportedly ejected from her SUV when it rolled over on State Route 160 near Johnnie.

Ex-cop sentenced over naked desert romp

A former Nye County Sheriff’s deputy who was arrested last year for absconding from parole and fabricating a story about being abducted after he was found wandering naked in the desert area of Wheeler Pass Road was sentenced to six months in jail followed by probation last week.

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