Finding a way to beat the system is hacking life, saving money

“Life hack” has become a very popular term in the last few years. It comes from the computer term “hack” meaning finding a way around the system or rules. Life hacks are simple ideas that save time and money by using shortcuts and loopholes to change the way things are commonly done. Here are some life hacks for you.

Albert and too many others before him

Today it’s another fightfraudamerica.com case file. What sets this story apart is that it’s true. Startlingly so. The other thing that is startling is that it is not unique. Indeed, Albert and others like him live all across America. Maybe even in Pahrump.

Local high school youth invited to make a movie

The Pahrump Masonic Lodge number 54 has invited local high school students and home-school students of high school age to participate in a home movie competition.

Tongue survival quells childhood fears

The sharpest mouth, tooth, and jaw pain I’ve ever encountered exploded from an old molar and shot right through my skull as I sat on the couch.

Stuck on stupid is as stupid does

I have an exceptionally low level of tolerance for stupidity. Which I guess helps explain why I fight so hard to shrink the size of government. Let’s face it, government is Stupidity Central.

Wanted: Football field with grass

The Beatty High School football field is often referred to as the “cursed field” because of the past difficulties to get grass to grow on it. During the spring months the field was reseeded once again.

Pastor in lewdness bust said to be HIV positive

More details emerged in last week’s arrest of a local pastor who was charged with allegedly making sexual advances on a 17-year-old disabled juvenile member of his church.

China to honor members of famed World War II unit

Bernard “Marty” Martin was already on assignment on New Georgia Island in the South Pacific during World War II as a radio operator when he heard a message the military was looking for volunteers for a very dangerous mission.

Officials release internal memos sought by former town manager

Pahrump Town Manager Susan Holecheck has lots of questions, most involve the future of the town board and ongoing town projects as the county takeover looms.

Three new athletic directors to take over this fall

Three high schools in the Nye County School District have new athletic directors. The schools receiving new athletic directors are Tonopah, Pahrump and Beatty High Schools.

Lakeview neighbors meet over pigeon problem

In the Lakeview neighborhood pigeon war on the 1400 block of East Mount Charleston Dr., Liese Tamburrino fired the first volley.

PVFRS equips engines with new pet rescue equipment

Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue Services (PVFRS) members believe the welfare and safety of all local residents is their number one priority — and that includes the four-legged variety.

PUC endorses Amargosa Valley solar project

The Nevada Public Utilities Commission Wednesday approved without comment a permit for the proposed 110-megawatt Amargosa Valley solar plant.

Sports Corner

Race results for July 26, 2014 at Tonopah:

So long to ‘an old-school photographer’

This week the sports page is dedicated to award winning photographer Horace Langford Jr. At the Pahrump Valley Times this is an end of an era as the newspaper says goodbye to Horace after almost 14 years. This Week in Sports was started because Horace shot so many great photos and the paper wanted a place to put them.

VEA mulls building its own solar power plant

Valley Electric Association board members are considering building a 15-megawatt solar generation plant, the co-operative confirmed in a prepared statement issued Thursday.

Team captain believes team headed in right direction

Adrian Maldonado is one of two team captains for the Pahrump Valley Trojans soccer team. He is excited to start the season, which will be his last year.

County considering MOU for Pahrump Airport

TONOPAH — Nye County commissioners will consider a memorandum of understanding with the Federal Aviation Administration for the Pahrump Airport project when they meet at 10 a.m. here Tuesday.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $26 million.

BDR seeks POST cert for BLM, forest rangers

A bill that would require U.S. Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service rangers from out of state to be certified under Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) has been requested by State Sen. Pete Goicoechea, R-Eureka.

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