County loans troubled Tonopah hospital $2 million

Nye County commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously to loan up to $2 million in revolving credit on an as-needed basis to Nye Regional Medical Center in Tonopah.

Cox calls support for I-11 corridor ‘traitorous’

Nye County commissioners Tuesday passed a resolution endorsing the Interstate 11 project up Highway 95, from Las Vegas to Reno, as part of a new highway corridor from Mexico to Canada.

Five chosen to receive pot dispensary permits; picks must now get state OK

A new building proposed across from the Pahrump landfill was the top choice for the sole medical marijuana dispensary license in Nye County, commissioners decided Wednesday, as business owners lined up to speak in a green rush for medical marijuana special use permits.

2 stress deputies return, grievances fly

At least two of six deputies out on “stress” leave have returned to active duty after being cleared to do so by a county psychologist last week.

One vet’s struggles illustrate VA incompetence

On mere appearances, one would think Pahrump resident Dennis Sawran is the embodiment of a healthy 60-year-old man.

Speed factor in Saturday rollover

The initial investigation on Saturday’s fatal rollover accident reveals that excessive speed was a factor, according to Nye County Sheriff Tony DeMeo.

Beatty board hears public lands management plan

BEATTY — “Nevadans know how to manage Nevada lands. We are the best stewards of that land.”

The Sanders show will go on, Movie in the Park has been changed to ‘Lego’

Jack Sanders said “the show must go on,” even though the performance of Lynn Peterson &The Phatt Kattz has been changed. Kelly Almond, a key member of her band is ill and Peterson will be performing with the Woody Woods Band.

VEA holds Bucket Truck drive for school supplies

In an effort to support schools in southwestern Nevada, Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), will host its annual Fill the Bucket Truck School Supply Drive at multiple locations in Pahrump.

Finger paints and potato stamps make summer fun

Unleash your inner artist! Everybody likes to finger paint and play with stamps — even grownups. When was the last time you made a picture for your mother’s fridge?

Blueberry farm finds a home

A 30-acre parcel on the far south end of Pahrump near the intersection of Bond Street and Oakridge Avenue will be the home of a blueberry farm pitched to the Pahrump Town Board earlier this year, landowner Dan Harris said.

No breather for Cegavske in secretary of state bid

Some candidates may have taken a breather after the June 10 primary, before resuming their campaigns in the five months between that contest and the Nov. 4 general election.

Crime Corner

COPS: Couple found passed out in car in middle of intersection

Man, 22, dies in rollover Saturday

A Pahrump man is dead following a fatal car accident on the south end of town late Saturday evening.

County bill keeps town government running as usual

When the Pahrump town board as it exists today goes away in January, the current town administration will continue as is. At least that was the crux of an amendment to Nye County Code approved Tuesday.

Jail escapee captured in local park

A man wanted for escaping a sheriff’s office jail work-release program was found Tuesday in a local park.

County population numbers continue rising

Pahrump gained 59 residents and Nye County grew by 81 residents in the second quarter of 2014, continuing back-to-back quarterly population increases since the second quarter of 2013, according to figures from the Nye County Planning Department.

Hearing set on police review board

A public debate is set for Aug. 19 on a county bill requested by Commissioner Frank Carbone setting up a Nye County Peace Officer Advisory Board.

Lion’s Club saves DVH school supply drive

Desert View Hospital Marketing Director Meagan Kowalski stared at the empty boxes inside the lobby of the hospital with great concern last week.

Tourism effort paying dividends

Pahrump’s tourism director had much to be pleased about after last week’s town board meeting.

Desert racing: Casey Folks already has a course marked off for a Pahrump event

Desert racing has been popular in Nevada as early as the 1960s and a large part of desert off-road racing now comes from an organization called Best in the Desert Racing. This organization puts on six highly competitive off-road races during the year. They are: Paker 425, Bluewater Desert Challenge, Silver State 300, Vegas to Reno, Mint 400 and Henderson 250. For many, Best in the Desert Racing represents the highest competition in desert off-road racing. The PVT spoke with the owner of Best in the Desert, Casey Folks, by phone about what it would take to bring some desert racing back to Pahrump.

Pahrump club soccer team to play the best of the best

Players 96 girls soccer club 18 and under is coached by Joe Sladek and they won the 2014 U.S. Youth Soccer Region IV Championship tournament, which included 13 Western states. They will be at the nationals in Germantown, Maryland on July 22-27.

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 $21 million.

Big 5 Sporting Goods will hold hiring event at NyECC

The new Big 5 Sporting Goods store on Loop Road, across from Saddle West Hotel &Casino, is getting ready to start hiring employees. Its managers are working with NyE Communities Coalition Career Connections as part of the hiring process and are planning a hiring event for Aug. 12.

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