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Nye County approves pact with employee group

The Nye County Commission on Tuesday voted 5-0 to adopt its agreement with the Nye County Employee Association. The agreement runs from July 1 of this year through June 30, 2020.

Crime Corner

Pahrump man arrested after alleged altercation with deputies

Homeowner finds mysterious powdery substance in mailbox

Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue crews, along with Nye County Sheriff’s deputies, were dispatched to the intersection of Leslie and West Irene streets for a two-vehicle collision just before 1 p.m., last Wednesday.

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 $11 million.

USDA’s summer food program kicks off in Nevada

When school-age children are out of school, those that come from less fortunate families have a hard time eating healthy meals routinely outside of a school setting.

VEA approves 9.9 percent rate increase

Valley Electric Association, Inc.’s board of directors voted unanimously to approve the resolution to increase its electrical rates by 9.9 percent.

Hot weather to continue

Hot summer temperatures will continue in the valley over the next week, with possible relief in the form of rain showers beginning with the middle of the week.

China Ranch trailhead improvements nearly complete

TECOPA, CALIFORNIA — A destination trailhead is under construction at Tecopa’s China Ranch Date Farm through a collaboration between federal and state agencies, nonprofit conservation groups and a local landowner.

Muth: Baby McPoutyFace Dem’s throw congressional hissy fit

The question the gun grabbers keep asking in response to the Orlando nightclub massacre by a wacko ISIS sympathizer is why anyone needs an “assault rifle.” The simple and obvious answer, of course, is…

Haynes: After Orlando, reclaiming our common humanity

Horrific events like the heartbreaking tragedy in Orlando — the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history — bring out the best and the worst in the American character.

Schinhofen to write pro arguments for gas tax

Nye County Commissioner Dan Schinhofen will write the pro arguments for the gas tax that Nevada requires local officials to put on the ballot.

California woman pleads guilty to vandalism charges

A California woman pleaded guilty to several misdemeanor counts last week, relating to damages she did at several national parks in the U.S., including a site at Death Valley National Park.

Handyman Harley will tackle most jobs

An Idaho native who transplanted to town last year is ready to tackle almost any odd job you might need carried out around your residence.

RPC Chairman Koenig to resign, focus on commission race

Pahrump Regional Planning Commission Chairman John Koenig will resign from his position on June 30 to focus on his campaign for the county commission seat.

Letters to the Editor

A post-primary look at a Nye County issue

Audit suggests state’s debt collection be moved to governor’s office

CARSON CITY — A state audit released Monday recommended Nevada’s debt collection efforts be transferred to the governor’s office from the state controller because of chronic problems, some dating back decades, and lack of confidence in the office to recoup unpaid bills.

PYSA all-star team makes western regionals

The Pahrump Youth Softball Association Extreme Heat 14U all-star team went to Las Vegas and took the Nevada state championship in their division at the Majestic Softball Complex.

Heat blamed in death in Death Valley National Park

A German man found dead along a remote road in Death Valley National Park on June 9 was overcome by the heat, according to the coroner in Inyo County, California.

Bob Hopkins returns to Trojans girls basketball

Trojans coach Bob Hopkins, who already coaches girls and boys golf, will be returning to the basketball court after an eight-year absence.

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