Federal government shuts down; ripple effects felt locally

The parking lot was still fairly full on Highway 160 at Boothill Lane in Pahrump, which is traditionally used by workers boarding the bus to the Nevada National Security Site.

WIC funds to last until mid-month

As government offices remain closed due to the partial shutdown this week, many local residents who receive public assistance are rightly concerned about their future.

Football running back faces life and wins

Senior Matt Misener is a running back for the Tonopah Muckers. Misener’s running game has been responsible for breaking a few games wide open. He is 5 feet 9 inches tall and 165 pounds, and runs the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds. He is quick and lethal, but most importantly he has heart.

Tonopah routs Round Mountain

The Tonopah Muckers football team won Friday’s away conference game against Round Mountain by a score of 58-26. With this win, Tonopah improves to 3-2 overall and 2-0 in league. The offense is averaging 345.6 yards rushing per game, 117 yards passing per game and has a total of 26 TDs.

Lady Trojans win last 2 of 3 games

The Lady Trojans went 2-1 in their last three outings. They beat Mojave last Thursday 3-0, lost to Clark on Monday 3-1 and beat Western on Wednesday 3-1.

Beatty runs over Beaver Dam

Beatty Hornets football team soundly beat Beaver Dam last Friday night 43-36. Hornets Coach Leo Verzilli said his team had a great game.

Study suggests diverting spring flows to restore aquifer

A study by Glorieta Geoscience recommended drawing water from springs east of Pahrump, piping it and injecting it into areas of greatest draw down.

Pahrump grows in popularity as a film location

There is a secret organization in Pahrump modifying humans in town and turning people into monsters. The organization uses local residents to experiment. No, they have not infected the town board yet, and no, this is not really happening. It’s just another film production company in town making a movie.

Thousands expected at Grape Stomp event

Expect to see a large number of cars flocking up Winery Road Saturday and Sunday as thousands of people join in the fun at the annual Grape Stomp hosted by Pahrump Valley Winery.

Shutdown a Libertarian utopia? Not exactly

Every high school civics student knows the way the American government works is the House of Representatives and Senate pass a bill and if there’s disagreements between the two, they get worked out in a conference committee before being forwarded to the president for his signature, or veto.

Attack deer: What remains after the Carpenter 1 fire

OLD TOWN – When friends from the flatlands ask what it’s like to live in upper Kyle Canyon at Mount Charleston, I just tell them it’s paradise.

Christmas the cowboy way kicks off this weekend

“Cowboy” Ken Pyle is wasting no time in getting into the Christmas spirit this year.

DA’s Report

• Mackenzie James Ross was charged on Sept. 30 with statutory sexual seduction.

Crime Corner

COPS: Man apprehended enjoying festival under

The greatest trophy isn’t always the biggest

I admire big bucks and the skill it takes to get one: the research, focus, control and patience to pass up the “not quite right” animal, not to mention shooting skills required when you find the “right one.”

Insurance co-op reports high volume in Obamacare debut

With the opening of the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, which launched this week as part of the Affordable Care Act, one insurance cooperative serving the greater Nye County area reports it has received a high volume of calls from potential customers expressing interest in their product and seeking assistance in the insurance enrollment process.

County Manager Webster gets 2-year contract extension

TONOPAH — Nye County Manager Pam Webster received a two-year extension on her contract after a unanimous vote by county commissioners here Tuesday.

Senior News

Pahrump Senior Center

Who put meat in my cupcakes?

Looking for something unique yet quick and easy for your next get-together or family dinner? Here’s an idea for a delicious dinner, tasty snack, or surprising treat that everyone will love; individual meatloaves AKA Meatloaf Muffins! And the best part, they’re easy to prepare and ready from pantry to table in less than 45 minutes.

School Menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of October 7-11:

For GOP in 2016, some medicine

WASHINGTON — “If Reince Priebus from Kenosha, Wisconsin, is the Republican ‘establishment,’ God help us,” says the chairman of the Republican National Committee, Reince Priebus. His physical presence is almost as unprepossessing as James Madison’s was, and his demeanor is self-deprecating. But with meticulous — Madisonian, actually — subtlety, he is working to ameliorate a difficulty that has existed for two centuries and in 2012 wounded the GOP.

Cross country team prepares for regionals on Oct. 25

Trojans cross country lost to Faith Lutheran at Indian Springs some weeks back. Since then the boys and girls seemed to have shrugged off the loss and moved on.