Pastor pleads no-contest lesser lewdness charge

The local church pastor charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor stemming from an alleged incident in July involving a mentally challenged juvenile will plead to a lesser charge.

Former PVHS athlete graduates Naval Academy

Former Pahrump Valley High athlete Connor White graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland on May 22. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps.

Accusations, rumors plague Tails End shelter departure

Nye County Emergency Services Director Vance Payne was not pleased with the conditions of the local animal shelter following the Tails End exodus on Tuesday. Payne described the conditions as unfortunate after inspecting the facility.

Accident victim hits the weights to aid in recovery

Pahrump Valley High senior Ty Wells is finding out lifting weights is not just for athletes as he rehabilitates from an early May vehicle crash.

Crime Corner, July 8

Man jailed after discharging gun, drinking

Decisions on county pay increases, job openings delayed

Nye County won’t be able to fill three deputy positions in the Sheriff’s Office and several other vacancies across the county due to the budget woes, officials said Tuesday.

Expansion approved for medical pot facility

Nye County Commissioners granted approvals for two medical marijuana establishments and denied an approval to a third Tuesday.

Donald Trump: Pete Wilson redux

“They keep coming,” began a 1994 television commercial promoting California Gov. Pete Wilson’s re-election.

Cleaning business celebrates three years despite growing pains

V.I.K.S Vicky’s Interior Kleening Service has been a member of the Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce for over a year now, but owner Vicky Eyserbeck wasn’t aware that she could have a ribbon cutting ceremony back when she first joined.

The World Cup made TV history! Really?­—OK.

It went just like the sports writers said it would go, the U. S. women’s team won the World Cup against Japan on Sunday.

Connie Mack baseball exceeds expectations

This year Connie Mack replaced America Legion baseball in Pahrump as the summer league of choice for the Trojans baseball team and it was a positive experience for the team.

Brother and sister ropers trying to keep rodeo alive in town

Although the rodeo for high school has been gone since 2008, rodeo cowboys Austin and Cheyenne Romans and their parents, Jason and Krystal, continue to still cling to the sport and take whatever the town has to offer.

New traffic procedures in place following fireworks show

Pahrump Chamber of Commerce officials want to address the issue of gridlock following Saturday night’s Liberty Festival fireworks show at Petrack Park.

Food, floats and fun await parade goers on Saturday

There’s still plenty of room for local residents to participate in Saturday’s Independence Day Parade according to co-organizer, Nye County Commissioner Butch Borasky.

To-Do List, July 3-9

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BLM: Fireworks are banned on all public lands

With Fourth of July this weekend, fans of the red, white and boom will be out to show their enthusiasm for the holiday by shooting off fireworks purchased at one of the several firework businesses around town.

Finishing touches on fireworks spectacular

Preparations for the Liberty Festival’s fireworks show have been going on all week at Petrack Park as it is a several-day affair.

Nye on Nevada, July 3

Private carriers must provide to transgender people

Pahrump has cowgirls, they’re just harder to find

Pahrump still has a few professional rodeo people around, but they are hard to find. Kristi Hayes, now a sixth grade math teacher, is a professional barrel racer teaching at Rosemary Clarke Middle School.

Senior News

Pahrump Senior Center

Ponds, trees, and road get makeover at Calvada Eye

After more than two months on the job, crews have completed much of the renovations taking place at the Calvada Eye.

No good deed goes unreturned for volunteers

Pahrump resident Glover Rice turned the tables on a young man whose sole mission was to entertain the 86-year-old resident of Inspirations Senior Living on Wednesday.

Fireworks, hot summer months can be stressful to pets

As you’re getting ready for the outdoor festivities this Fourth of July weekend, don’t forget to make plans to keep those furry friends in a cool, quiet, comfort zone.

Nye County has state’s second oldest population

CARSON CITY — Nye County has the second oldest median age in Nevada, according to new data recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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