Local youth making strides toward film career

Noah Begin was born in Manchester, N.H. At the age of 5, he and his family moved to Maine. While attending elementary school there, he took part in the school’s plays. In 2007, at the age of 11, he and his family moved to Pahrump.

Marshall, Wehrly feud over debate criteria

Nye County sheriff’s candidate Sharon Wehrly agreed to a debate with questions posed by the audience and no moderator in a town hall setting, a format rejected by her opponent, Assistant Sheriff Rick Marshall.

Girls Golf Trojans take on Bishop Gorman; also start conference play

Bishop Gorman came to town to test the Trojans golf skills on Tuesday afternoon. Trojans Coach Bob Hopkins said he wanted his girls to work on their short game and approaches to the green.

Heller hopes to avoid another shutdown

U.S. Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev. said he’ll return to Washington, D.C. next week, but Congress will only be in session two and a half weeks, during which time Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said approving a budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1 will be their main priority.

Nary takes over PVHS JROTC program

“To motivate young people to become better citizens” is the official motto of the Pahrump Valley High School’s JROTC program. This year the program is under new leadership.

Moose Lodge hosts benefit for Special Olympics

Officials with the Pahrump Moose Lodge opened their doors to host an annual fundraising event last Sunday.

Sports Corner

Bowling News: Results of the Certified Whoops Singles Tournament sponsored by Jan and Gordon Sawyer:

Insurance: Comparing apples to apples – Part 1

We live in an economic culture of “How much will it cost me a month?” Ask any car dealer, appliance salesman or loan broker. Purchasers are primarily concerned with the payment amount, and secondarily concerned with exactly what they are buying. I am often stunned by this phenomenon as it relates to insurance.

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 $25 million.

Lady Trojans lose to Douglas, but coach says they are just starting

After losing seven seniors last year, the Trojans didn’t have the talent developed yet to stop an experienced Douglas team. Douglas came down from Northern Nevada to play Centennial, Boulder City and Pahrump. Douglas defeated all three teams.

Trojans rout Bengals 40-7

The Trojans defense held the Bonanza Bengals scoreless through three quarters to win 40-7 last Friday night. The Bengals, a rushing team, were held to 73-yards rushing on the night and 90-yards passing, while the Trojans offense scored at will.

Trojans golf team improving with each stroke of the ball

The Lady Trojans golf team this year is headed by Trojans Coach Bob Hopkins. Hopkins is no stranger with the girls team. He and Julie Floyd had coached together before and produced a top-notch team. Also in 1980, Hopkins again coached both girls and boys in South Dakota.

Lord holds press conference over lost dogs

Local attorney Nancy Lord called last week’s removal of at least three dozen dogs from her property as a personal “holocaust” during a press conference Friday.

County votes 3-2 for NDOT roundabout

TONOPAH — A split county commission voted 3-2 Tuesday to approve two agreements with the Nevada Department of Transportation to construct roundabouts on Highway 372 at intersections with Pahrump Valley Boulevard and Blagg Road.

Town to begin renovations on Chief Tecopa cemetery building

Local veterans are cheering the efforts of the Pahrump Veterans Memorial Advisory Board, the Pahrump Town Board and one giant national retailer.

DA charges pastor with kidnapping

A first degree kidnapping charge was added to the litany of criminal counts faced by an HIV-positive pastor accused of lewdness with a minor last month.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Saturday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $13 million.

Cox proposes county acquire Binion Ranch

Nye County Commissioner Donna Cox thinks the county should buy the Binion Ranch up for sale on Wilson Road for $2.2 million and use it for things like a Nye County Fairgrounds, hay rides, deep pit barbecues, running trails and other purposes.

Broadhead bunch opens Quality Automotive Repair

When the Broadhead family gets into a project, they do it in a big way. This will be the fifth business for the Broadhead clan. The newest venture for Chad and brother Jabez “Rosco” Broadhead is an upscale automotive repair shop at 2340 E. Postal Road, behind the post office and across the street from Twisted Sisters Boutique.

China Wok Buffet & Grill opens Sept. 9; Sugar’s Shack opened Sept. 1

The building is complete, the interior is furnished from the ceiling to the floor and all fans of Chinese food are wondering when the new China Wok Buffet &Grill will open the doors.

A Q&A with new PVHS Principal Chris Brockman

Chris Brockman is the new principal at Pahrump Valley High School. Prior to that he was an assistant principal there for several years.

Detective cries foul over new assignment

Nye County Sheriff Tony DeMeo reassigned a high-profile detective last week to jail duties, a move the local police union is calling retaliatory.

Letters to the Editor

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