Crime Corner, Oct. 22

Man arrested for drugs, alcohol

Date set for Fleiss felony marijuana trial

Heidi Lynn Fleiss will go to trial in September after pleading not guilty to a pair of felonies stemming from 2013 drug charges when police recovered nearly 400 marijuana plants at her residence.

Early voting turnout average for midterm election

Early voting was brisk during the first three days, but not as busy as during a presidential general election, according to figures from Nye County Clerk Sam Merlino.

COMMUNITY VIEWPOINT: VEA celebrates National Co-op Month

In recognition of National Co-op Month, which takes place in October each year to celebrate the benefits of cooperatives, I would like to take a moment to discuss the cooperative business model and its significant impact on our everyday lives.

Letters to the Editor

The case for a Nye County aviation unit

Yet another health hysteria unfolds

In the 1980s a new disease arrived in the United States. Journalism basically ignored it because here, it initially affected mostly gays. When there was news coverage of it at all, it was described with terms like “gay cancer” or “gay plague”, which indicated how ignorant most reporters were. The disease did not affect only gays, nor did it originate with them.

Two Trojan girl golfers are headed for the girls state golf tourney in Elko

The Division I-A Southern Nevada Girls Golf Regionals were at Boulder Creek and for the sixth straight time the Crusaders took the title with a team score of 340. In second was Clark, with 353 and Tech was third with a 442.

Opponents to Margin Tax ballot question speak out

Ballot question No. 3 simply asks: Shall state law be amended to create a 2 percent tax on a margin of the gross revenue of entities doing business in Nevada with total revenue for any taxable year that exceeds $1 million, with the proceeds going to the State Distributive School Account to be apportioned among Nevada school districts and charter schools.

Museum hosting National Nuclear Science speakers tonight

A series of speakers and displays will be at the Pahrump Valley Museum from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. today as part of National Nuclear Science Week.

Pahrump volleyball battling for final playoff spot

The Trojans are hanging onto fourth place and the last playoff spot by a thread with their last home win last Thursday against Western 25-14, 25-18 and 25-6. For Pahrump, the last three games will be key matches. Although the Trojans (12-15 overall, 5-5 Sunset League) dominated this opponent, Western (1-13, 0-10) is at the bottom.

One million dollar purse at stake at the PBR in Las Vegas

If you’re a rodeo or bull riding fan, you already know that the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) World Finals are back at the Thomas and Mack Stadium for their 21st annual event from Oct. 22nd-26th at 6 p.m.

Peace Officer Advisory Review Board approved

Nye County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the creation of a peace officer advisory review board, an issue in the campaign for sheriff. However, the proceedings of the review board will be closed to the public.

Horizon Market robbed, again

Nye County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking information on the valley’s fourth armed robbery of a business in less than a month.

Sheriff candidate’s U.N. comments cause stir

Nye County sheriff’s candidate Sharon Wehrly explained a campaign gaffe made during a debate during a follow-up appearance at the Artesia Community Center last Wednesday.

Western pressure proves too much for the Pahrump defense

Luck just made the Warriors that much harder to beat last Thursday. The Trojans hosted Western, one of the league division leaders, and lost 5-1 at home.

California Lottery

One ticket matched all five numbers and the mega number in Saturday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto, with a payout of $13 million. The next jackpot will be at least $7 million.

The Hornets win big in Tonopah

For the first time in years, the Hornets dealt the Muckers a loss in volleyball. For some time, the Muckers have dominated the series, but Beatty finally put an end to that last Friday in Tonopah by winning in five, 25-22, 22-25, 25-16, 19-25 and 15-5.

Two solar projects planned for Pahrump

A pair of solar, photovoltaic projects are planned on the far north end of Pahrump by a start-up company called Belaluz Solar LLC.

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Report: Yucca Mountain could meet safety needs

WASHINGTON — A long-awaited report issued Thursday by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission found the Yucca Mountain site — once pursued by the government but halted by the Obama administration — could be safe to store nuclear waste.

Nevada’s implied consent law ruled unconstitutional

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday said the state’s implied consent law, which permits law enforcement officials to force a motorist to submit to a blood test to determine impairment without a warrant, is unconstitutional.

Airstream Rally at Lakeside RV

The Wally Byram Caravan Club International is holding a Region 12 Airstream Rally for the Airstream Owners Association through Oct. 19 at Lakeside Casino &RV Park. This photo shows that like the mail, neither rain nor snow will keep the Airstream rallies from taking place. This one was in Northern California last year.

Crime Corner, Oct. 17

Man runs stop sign, arrested for drug felonies

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 $13 million.

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