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GALLERY: Meet your new Ms. Senior Golden Years Queen

Six sensational ladies competing in the 2024 Ms. Senior Golden Years Pageant took to the stage for an evening of poise, elegance and entertainment, all culminating in the crowning of the newest Ms. Senior Golden Years Queen, Debbie Forrest.

Fixing Pahrump Valley fences could protect the herds — here’s how

Nye County has embarked on a mission to fix a six-mile stretch of wildlife fencing in an effort to protect the area’s free-roaming wild horse and burro herds and the next round of repair will take place this weekend, with the entire community invited to lend a hand.

95-year-old grand marshal shares the secret to his longevity

More than 40 friends and family celebrated Emil Janssen’s 95th birthday on Saturday, June 8 at the Pahrump Senior Center. The co-founder of Pahrump Family Mortuary will serve as grand marshal for this year’s Fourth of July parade in Pahrump, and says the secret to his longevity is simple.

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Clinton: Yucca project off the table, for now

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid has said he was confident the Yucca Mountain project would remain dead through the term of the current president “and the next one.” That was a reference to his White House choice, Hillary Clinton.

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Desert View Hospital hosts annual school supply drive

Desert View Hospital is teaming up with the NyE Communities Coalition to hold an event to benefit children who may not be able to afford school supplies.

Trustees approve upgrades to high school baseball field

Pahrump Valley High’s baseball diamond will have a new look when the “Boys of Summer” return next spring after the Nye County School Board approved putting the renovation project out to bid.

Liberty Festival expands to three-day weekend event

Unlike past celebrations, this year’s annual Liberty Festival is a three-day event, a first for the community, according to Pahrump Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Salli Kerr.

State program to help PVH’s at-risk seniors and juniors

A program designed to help at-risk students stay in school and become successful after graduation has been approved for Pahrump Valley High.

Shareholders approve merger with Pahrump casinos owner

Lakes Entertainment shareholders approved the company’s merger with Las Vegas-based tavern and slot machine route operator Golden Gaming during a vote on June 17, the company said in a securities filing.

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